GRIZZLY PEAR

written snapshots

Daddy is a snack stealer.

We played Telephone at dinner.
He insisted on going first, multiple times.
At first some gibberish.

The girl finally got a chance to start.
Whispered to her brother, then mom, and me.

I announced “Daddy is a sneebish stealer.”

The boy and girl erupted in laughter.
He choked on his food — even though there was nothing in his mouth.

Mom stopped the game.

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setting right what has been spoiled by the father