Corn Teen Time In Kain-Tuk-ee

Lissen Frens,

I hear they is a Corn Teen cause of some sick running around our dear nation.  I hav took it upon my own self to go out in on the farm and pitch a tent ta git away from all the poor souls afflicked with the Cornona Virus.  Now, I ain't too shur what a Virus is, but they says its a easy to catch from one person ta nother.  So I'm content to stay out here with tha horses and critters til I reckon its safe for me to go round and shake a mans hand once again. 

Be safe and keep your head on yer shoulders!

Humbly,

C.J. Bloomer, Kentucky Frontiersman


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