Breezy Chime Ring

I wriggled out from under my colander dome and scrambled straight up the armrest of the porch bench! Dangling right above my head was a cluster of polished aluminum wind chimes with a round wooden disc hanging by a cord in the center. Clutching my sundae steady by its brass collar ring, I stood on tiptoe and gave the wooden striker a snappy swat with my free hand. Clang, chimmm! The metal pipes bumped together in a flurry of ringing notes that vibrated right through the chilly breeze. Haha, waking up the neighborhood with your own porch orchestra beats any alarm clock!