Notes from a parish cat and his author Julie Mackenzie

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I am Father Tom Fish, esteemed member of the religious team at Temptation of Christ Parish in the novels by author Julie Mackenzie. As to my background, I was invited into the rectory as a stray, laid on the charm, and was invited to stay, even honorarily ordained and no less spiritual than my sidekick Father Will. He dotes on me to high heaven and forgives all of my street cat proclivities, whatever the hell that means.

Monday, July 23, 2018

Tom Fishworthy - Attorney-at-Law

A real mancat Monday post...hoo-ahh!!

I've often thought about practicing law. Oh, yeah, going to law school first, of course. Duh!

But, there are phrases that confuse me. Like "party of the first part," and so forth. It sounds like a jigsaw puzzle to me. Would I be able to put everything together? And, how about "innocent until proven guilty?" I have to confess, I'm very good at sniffing out bad guys, so I would be defending someone against my better cat judgment. Okay, I could work as a prosecutor. Maybe that's the route I would go...

But this? Wouldn't I have to wear a wig? What's with the wigs, anyhow? I think they look silly and make my head look fat.


Since I'm in the States, I guess wigs aren't a courtroom necessity, so that shouldn't keep me from the bar..

Besides, how could I resist torts? They sound really tasty!

All for now, good friends. If you get into a jam, I'll defend you with every fiber of my being. Just not before a judge.

Purrs,
Tom

13 comments:

Marg said...

Oh Tom, you sound like such a good lawyer. WE sure would use you. You all have a great day.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Just don't be chasing any ambulances, those wheels are scary!

The Island Cats said...

MOL! We may need your services one day, Tom. :)

Eastside Cats said...

Tom, what is with those wigs? Cats shouldn't have to wear them, since humans are so silly and cats definitely are NOT silly!

Colehaus Cats said...

It sounds like you are well on your way to becoming a good cat lawyer, perhaps, the first! You already know so much. All we know is that we are always innocent. Always! That hairball on the rug? We're innocent! That broken dish? Innocent! That tussle you heard last night? Not us. We're innocent!

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

I think you need the wig, Tom. You look like a true Barrister. Maybe you could do your own television series on PBS! "Cat Trials" I almost said "Cat Trails".

da tabbies o trout towne said...

dood.....we due knot thinkz ya kneadz a wig either...pluz in summer time
itz gotta bee soooper hot on yur head ~~~~~~~~ ☺☺♥♥

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

I think you look adorable!

Ivan from WMD said...

We think you'd make a great lawyer, Tom. But what if you had to defend a d*g? Then what?

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

You would make a very good attorney, but I agree, you don't need the wig.

pilch92 said...

You look so cute with the wig. I bet you could do better without the degree than most attorneys.

My Mind's Eye said...

MOL MOL MOL Tom...that photo made mom COL (cackle out loud).
Thanks for stopping by to visit us today
Madi and mom

Laila and Angel Minchie said...

No hesitation here hiring you to represent us!