Friday, March 29, 2013

Day 245: Why I am so well behaved.


I am going to let you in on the secret.
The reason I am so well behaved.
I remember it clearly ...


When I was 4, we went to Indiana to visit.
We were on Aunt Fern's farm.


The grown-ups were talking about the meal.
They decided on chicken for supper.


I followed my Mom out to the chicken pen.
She picked one, and in a split second...
snapped it in a half-circle with one hand.
The chicken's body ran around, without a head!


I still remember thinking ... I better behave!


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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    beat your kids.

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  2. jacki longMarch 29, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Really Henry? Really?

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  3. ireneMarch 30, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    that experience would leave a lasting impression. very sweet photo of you in your coat.

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  4. jacki longMarch 30, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks Irene, I really appreciate your visiting. ;o)

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  5. Julie EavesApril 1, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    Loving your blog, Jacki. You just reminded me that I watched my great-grandmother do the same thing. It was a disturbing sight but it didn't ruin my appetite. Favorite childhood dish was chicken and dumplings on the farm. Yum.

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  6. jacki longApril 1, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Yes, I am right there with you Julie, chicken and dumplings were pure heaven!

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