It was a weekly family competition. My siblings interlocked and huddled over the table like a championship rugby scrum. Instead of a ball, a plate of Mom’s fried chicken was slipped onto the table beneath the players.
Dad blew a whistle. Game on.
Whoever ate the fastest got the most.
James Menges is a writer and photographer. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America.
Anyone from a big family recognizes this. Great job.
Love this! Grew up nextdoor to a family of seven boys. Very real.
Not seen in my ultra-mannerly family, and all the more reason to grin at this vivid image.