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Solidarity

mourners

crowded around the deathbed

stood shoulder to shoulder

in the graveyard

brought traditional comfort food

some hadn't seen each other in years

three days later

the coughing started

McDonalds overnight parkers

Wake, buy grease, leave. My sleeping spouse/driver needs more Zs. West Plains Chen's Garden stayed open late, entertained w overheard shop talk w 3 other local restauranteurs. She has twins.