The Tragic Poignancy of Delicious Fried Chicken

The Tragic Poignancy of Delicious Fried Chicken
A bird in the hand is worth more than you know.
Brian Abbey
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May 2, 2020
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He waited in the hot Memphis sun for an hour that Saturday morning with a head throbbing from the long line of beers the night before. His stomach grumbled a disconcerting churn that sounded almost impolite.
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Written by Brian Abbey
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