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Chick fil-A clucks

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Chick fil-A clucks

Wednesday I convinced my oldest to walk over to Pei Wei and pick up Chinese take out for lunch. I didn't even think about the Chick fil-A appreciation day even though I saw several stories about it online. There is a Chick fil-A restaurant across the street a little south of the Pei Wei. I asked Rachael if she noticed any increased business at the Chick fil-A, but she didn't even know we had one that close.

The Pei Wei seemed extra crowded to her though. I wondered if appreciation day helped other nearby restaurants. I don't think I would have wanted to wait in a long line for food whether or not I support the restaurant.

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Katryn D. Aug 4, 2012, 3:48pm UTC

LOL - you're weird ;)

Veronica Hosking Aug 4, 2012, 3:57pm UTC

I know you are. But what am I? :P

Katryn D. Aug 4, 2012, 4:00pm UTC

weirder :P

Veronica Hosking Aug 4, 2012, 4:13pm UTC

I need to stop fooling around on here and get to housework. Shawn picked up a bike for Rachael.

Katryn D. Aug 4, 2012, 5:17pm UTC

more fun to fool around on here ;)

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Debbie W. Aug 4, 2012, 5:57pm UTC

There has been a lot of clucking and jivin' in response to the whole event. Your rondelet captured it perfectly.

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May Xue Aug 4, 2012, 7:22pm UTC

Never heard of Chick-fil-a appreciation day.

Veronica Hosking Aug 4, 2012, 7:28pm UTC

It was this past Wednesday with the news coverage and blog coverage it received I'm amazed you didn't hear or read something about it.

May Xue Aug 4, 2012, 8:06pm UTC

I don't eat there or care too much for it.

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Janet "Jax" B. Aug 5, 2012, 3:08am UTC

The stores around here were soooo crowded. A friend waiting in line over 30 min just for lemonade. I know people that were in line 2 hrs for food.

Veronica Hosking Aug 5, 2012, 11:17am UTC

I think it's crazy. The Chinese food was better and most likely healthier for us too.

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Veronica Hosking Aug 5, 2012, 1:14pm UTC

Featured in the poetry daily

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Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Aug 6, 2012, 3:45pm UTC

My Little Life
I've never been
Inside a Chick-fill-a at all
I've never been
High inside an opium den
Or climbed Everest in Nepal
Worst I've picked up, this Southern drawl
I've never been

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I liked your rondelet particularly because it is *correctly written* according to the rondelet's guidelines (unlike mine!).

Plus, I like political poetry.

Featured at Mindful Poetry.

Susan Budig - Mindful Poet Aug 6, 2012, 3:47pm UTC

I mean, the rondelet I wrote for this month's column is not correct in syllable count or in rhyme scheme.

Veronica Hosking Aug 6, 2012, 3:49pm UTC

Thank you, Susan. Your poem has a clever theme and was fun to read.

Veronica Hosking Aug 6, 2012, 3:51pm UTC

Ok I noticed the rhyme was correct. I didn't count syllables though. I thought that was what you referred to.

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Veronica Hosking Aug 6, 2012, 3:47pm UTC

The Daily Show Shawn showed me this video yesterday. So funny and explains a lot about my hubby, an eagle scout ;).

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