Slice of Heaven
by mish525
I sit here staring at my computer screen racking my brain for a slice. Most of you know I am not referring to a slice of pizza or a slice of pie, although both would be very nice right about now. Maybe that’s what I need. Some sugar to jump start my brain into a slicing mode.
Intermission: Going in for a chocolate chip cookie.
Ah, yes, that is the ticket. So sweet and gooey. I can feel the sugar surge through my veins and into my cerebral cortex. I know the slice is coming, coming, coming…almost there…nothing. OK, so maybe the cookie isn’t enough.
Intermission: Going in for a Coca Cola.
Nothing says “jolt your brain” like an ice cold Coke. Yeah, that is it! Now here comes the caffeine racing to my gray matter. Woohoo! Come on inspiration! Give me something, anything! Nothing.
Intermission: Watch my husband play with the kids.
Oh what a great man he is! He is my husband, my best friend, my soldier forging along with me through our crazy life. Diapers, dinner, baths, bottles, doctors, therapy, and Mickey Mouse. He knows the entire Chicago Bears first string, the Blackhawks first line, the Cubs starting line-up (I’ll forgive him this one) and every Real Housewife from New Jersey to Beverly Hills.
What did I do to deserve this man? My mighty mouse of a dad who always saves the day?!
Intermission: Go in for a kiss.
Yes! I’ve got it. My slice of heaven.
Crazy8s 
How sweet!! You found your slice!
Michelle – you are a writer, girl! Your skills are gorgeous. I love your intermissions. They are priceless!! Great slice…..of heaven 🙂
So incredibly sweet! What a twist on a slice. I wasn’t expecting that. I love the description of sugar surging to your cerebral cortex. Great slice, Michelle…just wonderful!
This simple piece is a perfect example of a writer patiently waiting for inspiration. Your thought process, your intermissions, your snacks…all led you to the slice that was right in front of you the whole time. This is a wonderful piece.
So clever! Captivated from the start!
Love this! I love the repeated Intermission throughout. What a great tribute to your family:)
love the “intermission” scenes, and my mouth is watering with the thought of an ice cold coke, or anything with caffeine right now!
Wow, I was captivated the whole time. I love how the slice gradually came to you, and then it was perfect!! Fantastic!
I can totally relate to all those intermissions (a much better word then distractions!) I’m so glad you found your sweet slice of heaven.
Love, love, love this….. ESPECIALLY the intermissions! A very sweet slice of life:-)
What sweet slice! Love how it evolves!
How sweet, your slice of heaven and all the slices that lead up to it. I’m totally intrigued by your writing Intermissions. Clever, clever!