Joy of Cooking

When one realizes one is as focused as one is, one has an obligation to focus that focus on something substantial like cooking.
I've been creative most of my life and recently my emphasis has been creating a perfect slice of toast.
First you remove a slice from its loaf. This can be painful for both slice and loaf, but not if the experience is viewed as a new adventure for the slice. Once you've isolated the slice, you may name it--Phil, Ralph, Greta etc. Examine the surface for any irregularities. Unevenness, coarseness, missing or damaged crust. Smell your slice, inhale its fresh aroma, rub it lightly on your cheek, creating a few crumbs. Crumbs are evidence your slice is ready. Make certain it is symetrical.
Now hold it gently between thumb and index finger and carefully drop it into your toaster. Push down the lever. Your buddy is on its way to transformation.
Do not hover. Put your wash in the dryer and return in a few minutes. There, poking its head out of the opening, is your toast. Remove it slowly and place it on a paper towel. At some point, you may wish to apply butter or margarine. That is a subject for another essay. Cooking isn't for everyone, but for those of us like myself who have the knack, it can be quite fulfilling.