Chicken Scratch by Elizabeth Beggins

Chicken Scratch by Elizabeth Beggins

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Postcards from somewhere
Part of what's wonderful
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Donuts down under
A cheeky little travel tale
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Right of first refusal
Lilith, patriarchy, and standing ground
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The other half of tending
Field notes from a tired human
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August 2025

Margin for error
Losing track and gaining ground
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A problem rooster with a wimpy name
Learning the ropes from a bird who never backed down
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He might be smiling. You might be screaming.
On marsh mud, missed appointments, and paying attention
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Five stars for sausage!
Tremendous takes on tiny books
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July 2025

Beauty wins
I'm trying to tell you what I've heard
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Not giving up his throne
A chair that’s always been ready for business
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What else is there to do?
Aging, attention, and becoming
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We need to talk about the c-word
One word. So much baggage.
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