And Justice for All
by Steve West on June 5, 2024
Recent conversation with Brenda:
Brenda: Why are you all wet?
Me: I knocked a plant off the kitchen counter.
Brenda: The plant got you that wet?
Me: No, the cat saw me.
Brenda: And???
Me: So, I squirted myself with a water bottle.
Brenda: I'm sure this makes sense in your world.
Me: I had to show him that the law is applied equally.
Brenda: You're a good Dad.
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