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The Roosters of Miami, Florida
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TL;DR
- The author first noticed a rooster in their suburban Miami yard during the pandemic, finding its presence striking amidst the era's stress.
- Roosters are common in Miami's Cuban neighborhoods, but this particular encounter sparked deeper reflection.
- The author connects the rooster to Miami's identity as a place of escape, linked to Cuban heritage and a distinct, non-American pace of life.
- The rooster became a regular visitor, often seen feeding with pigeons, and eventually was fed by the author and their girlfriend.
- The experience leads the author to ponder whether arriving in Miami was an escape or a destination, finding comfort in the simple routine involving the rooster.