how to assail hobbled quarry

This is a beautiful phrase, though I’m not sure what you mean by hobbled. Care to ‘splain? In meantime Imma keep reading.

suburbs of Boston and I’m strolling down Broadway

Interesting trivia that Boston proper has no Broadway. Which suburb? Cambridge has one. So does Sommerville.

this town(wherever it is)

see above

You can’t go wrong with bruised ribs. The crunching sound is intoxicatingly satisfying.

You’re a sick puppy, Ken :-)

ways to wallop ground huggers,

Another beautiful turn of phrase. Nicely done!

Cheers, Joe