Is It Going to Be One of Those Days?

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At the office earlier than usual this morning, I ordered some breakfast from the usual diner. An omelet with sausage, tomato, and cheddar cheese; whole wheat toast on the side, buttered; large coffee, half-and-half light.

My order just arrived. It's a scrambled-egg sandwich on whole wheat toast, neatly layered with sliced sausage links, tomato, and cheddar cheese.

But hey, they buttered the toast like I asked.

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William Shunn
William Shunn

Hugo and Nebula Award nominee. Creator of Proper Manuscript Format, Spelling Bee Solver, Tylogram, and more. Banned in Canada.

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