Breakfast Pops

Strolled out of the bedroom and hopped up onto the smooth breakfast counter just as the electric toaster clicked on. The heating coils inside started giving off a faint, gentle sizzle, humming along like a lazy morning warmup. Right nearby sat an open ceramic bowl of crisp puffed cereal and an overturned stainless steel spoon. I gave the edge of the spoon handle a casual nudge with the toe of my sneaker, letting it bounce lightly against the ceramic rim. Each little metallic ting blended right into the rising warmth and the pop of the toast. Perfect way to set the morning groove.