In the yard there's a big pot of "burgoo," which is a stew made from whatever is around. Grandma says they're going to the turkey shoot-out, which is a tradition in town where the men and boys use air rifles to shoot at paper turkeys to see who is the best shot.She tells Mary Alice that they have plans for Armistice Day. One morning, Grandma Dowdel wakes Mary Alice up super early even though it's not a school day.It's also hard to sleep sometimes because it's gotten so cold here, but Grandma Dowdel doesn't seem to think it's all that bad.She likes keeping her eyes closed as she listens to the music. But she does have her radio, and she listens to it before falling asleep every night.Plus, her brother Joey is no longer next door to keep her company like when they were kids. Mary Alice can't get comfortable in her room at Grandma's house, which is super dark, has an uncomfortable mattress, and is so very quiet compared to the city.
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