This story was originally posted on December 16, 2016. This seems like a good story for this time of year, when there is more of a focus on thinking of others and sharing what we have. And good food. This is a good time of year for that, too.
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The factory had moved on to other things. It was long after Easter. The few little mechanical chickens left on store shelves were deeply discounted. The little brown chicken with the bright yellow belly was among that sad number. She watched the customers pass by without blinking. She was afraid