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Submitted to Contest #309
I opened the cabinet and forgot how to breathe. The toaster sat where I'd left it years ago when we moved into the house. It was still in its original box, tucked away for special occasions. It was one of those toasters that crisped a design of a cartoon character onto your bread–not very practical, but fun for Saturday morning breakfasts with my husband and toddler. Had I ever pulled it out on a Saturday morning, though? No...not once. I've never pulled it back out after sticking it up here. In fact, I forgot it was in here because I hardly...
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