The Rubber Stopper Leap

Time to head outside and see the real world! I marched down the long hallway toward the front door. Right near the baseboard, a chunky rubber wedge was jammed beneath the door gap like a tiny ramp. Obviously, a launch pad! I backed up two steps, got a running start, and hopped straight onto the ribbed rubber surface. Squeak! The wedge squished slightly under my blocky feet, springing me forward just enough to overshoot my target. Clatter! I tumbled straight into the mesh side of a canvas sneaker sitting on the entryway mat. No harm done! I sat up, gave my plastic knees a brisk dusting, and lined up to inspect the heavy door crack.