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My neighbor Jack was a Chief in the US, Navy. A lifer, Jack retired, lived on a small farm and passed away in his sleep.
Jack’s lawyer informed me that I inherited, Jack’s beloved pet parrot, and left the bird on my porch.
While feeding the bird cashews, I asked if, Polly wanted a cracker. The bird immediately responded with a string of profanities; including where I could stick the cracker.
Days later, three people promoting their religion arrived at my door. The elderly woman in the trio handed me a pamphlet and jokingly asked, “Does Polly want a cracker"?

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