A Polite Slide

I hopped out of my basket and found an oversized art catalog leaning against the low sofa frame. Its glossy laminated cover created a wonderfully smooth slope straight down to the carpet. I scooted up the fabric edge until I reached the top corner of the binding. Aligning my flat base with the slick page, I gave myself one tiny forward nudge. The descent was delightfully swift. I glided down the colorful surface, skimming effortlessly off the bottom rim and skidding across the rug before coming to a gentle halt. Going fast without taking a single step is quite thrilling.