Blowing Bubbles

I pushed past a glossy magazine on the low coffee table and discovered a tiny glass saucer holding a pool of clear, soapy water. Right beside it lay a slender blue plastic wand with a tiny loop at the end. Gripping the handle firmly with both hands, I dipped the ring straight into the liquid until a shiny, rainbow-tinted film stretched across its center. Balancing on the tip of my tail fin, I brought the wand up to my lips and let out a gentle, sustained breath. A perfect, shimmering bubble swelled up, detached with a faint pop of air, and floated lazily across the table, catching golden afternoon beams like an enchanted sea pearl!