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On Need To Know Basis

on a gentleman’s humble farm six hungry mouths to feed an ambitious garden behind the chicken coop each hen adopted by the kids given funny names inside a big tall fence some bunnies all given bunny names around the dining table one big happy family coq au vin for dinner mystery stew tomorrow Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A SIMPLE MAN~ 2020 AP: 3rd place 2020 Posted on February 24, 2020

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/24/2020 9:37:00 PM

Hello Line … an idyllic farm scene indeed, but reality for any child on a farm is that most animals serve a purpose unless vegetarians of course- thank you Line - Lindsay

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2020 10:43:00 PM

Ah indeed Lindsay, the illusion did not last long. LOL

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 2/24/2020 7:32:00 PM

I hope there were more chickens for the kids.

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2020 8:22:00 PM

Yes you got it..."coq au vin" is actually a french cuisine term for chicken and the mystery meat is... wait for it... wabbit. LOL

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/24/2020 4:22:00 PM

Love the wholesome feel of this happy scene you've created! … And now I know that I used to make coq au vin all the time --- though I never knew it. Thanks for the education, Line. Cheers, Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2020 5:58:00 PM

LOL Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Gershon.

Chris Green

Date: 2/24/2020 3:47:00 PM

I think I stay a vegetarian. :) This was fun Line.

Chris Green
Date: 2/24/2020 4:24:00 PM

No and I've never named a carrot. : )

Line Gauthier
Date: 2/24/2020 4:02:00 PM

Thanks, Chris. So you don't eat bunnies.