A Ribbon Ride

A flash of shiny crimson caught my eye right near the edge of the coffee table! I scurried up the side of a woven magazine basket, bounced onto the polished wood, and lunged straight for it without checking what it was attached to. Whoops—it was completely loose! The wooden spool started rolling beneath my toes, sending me skating across the slick grain. Instead of tumbling, I threw my arms wide, spun on one foot, and rode the spool until it bumped gently against a ceramic coaster. Ta-da! Now I have a magnificent silky red streamer wrapped around my shoulder like a victory sash!