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Chillin’ with My Homies

Nov 24, 2020, 5:40 AM

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I’m in my home eating BBQ chicken wings with my grandkids.

Grilled chicken wings tasting ever so sweet and spicy.

Grilled chicken wings smelling of honey and brown sugar.

Grilled juicy chicken wings melting in my mouth.

All of my fingers are smothered in barbeque.

And I can’t wait to lick off the sauce.

I know, I’m not much of an example for the grandchildren.

But these wings are “finger-licking-good.”

Then I look into Juliette’s eyes and ask, “Are you ready to sing?”

She giggles and we jump into the song:

Chicken wings, chicken wings

Hot dog and baloney

Chicken and macaroni

Chillin’ wit mah homiiieees.

The whole table bursts out laughing.

And I taste a moment of normalcy.

A life filled with hot dogs and baloney

And chicken and macaroni.

A Kodak moment in a cell-phone age.

A hopeful moment when vaccines are being produced with a 90% effective rate.

A moment of sanity when a new man and a new woman get ready to move into the White House.

A new moment—when a bright yellow light can be seen at the end of the tunnel.

A tunnel that had been dark for oh-so long.

The light warms the dining room.

And I realize how much I missed chillin’ with my homies.

About the Author

About the Author Florida's Jewish short-story writer, speaker, film producer, and retired attorney. Mort is the co-editor of "Sea of Tranquility---A Literary Anthology." The book is scheduled to land on the Moon in July of 2026 as part of the Lunar Codex Project. The Earthbound editions are now on sale on Amazon. He has also authored "A Hebraic Obsession", "The Hanukkah Bunny," and "The Greatest Gift." Mort has produced an award-winning short film titled "The Stairs." The movie is available to view for free online. ChatGPT says, "Mort is known for his works that often explore themes of love, loss, and the human connection. Laitner has published several books, including “A Hebraic Obsession.” His writing style is characterized by its emotional depth and introspection. Laitner’s works have garnered praise for their heartfelt expression and keen insight into the human experience." Mort was the president of the South Florida Writers Association and a correspondent for the Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel Jewish Journal.

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