When I was a kid, I’d almost always be the first one to get up. And I’d sneak into the kitchen and pour myself a bowl of cereal. Not every day was a cereal day. Because moms knew growing kids need a variety of nutrients. But a bowl (or two) of that tasty goodness could take you all the way to lunch. Of course, that was back before cereal (and just about all other food) was so manipulated with additives and preservatives. But that’s a whole ‘nother rabbit hole. Anyway… Even as a kid I’d savor my cereal day alone time. And there only the sound of my own crunching on Cheerios, or corn flakes, or whatever was available. And I’d stare out the window. Because I loved to watch the birds and squirrels as they gathered up and ate their food. There was so much hustle and bustle right out in the front yard. But it was also so peaceful and quiet. Back then, kids weren’t allowed to have coffee. At least not in our household. But  I didn’t mind. Because that “grownup” beverage tasted awful to me. And I never needed that caffeine boost to wake up. These days the first thing I do, in the morning, is get a drink of water from my ProPur (now Pro One) gravity filter. Then, I pour some more of that wonderful water (with fluoride filtered out and minerals left in) for my coffee. And I enjoy the aroma as the brewing begins. That first cup, with a bit of honey and cream or butter, wakes up the first layer of brain cells where my imagination lives. And as those cells roam around freely inside my head, groups of words start to form. And on a Saturday morning, 11 years ago, this group of words formed. Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal Saturday morning breakfast cereal Floating in a big, blue bowl… Oaty oat circles spinning in spoonfuls Milk dripping out of control. Saturday morning sunshine prisms Sparkle on a glass of juice, Bouncing like BB’s clicking on concrete Luminous lights let loose. Saturday morning cartoon silliness Playing on the TV screen… Bozos and birdbrains, rockets and robots Every week the same routine. Saturday morning breakfast cereal Wakin’ up a sleepyhead… Saturday morning breakfast cereal The reason to get out of bed. © 2013 And that’s just one of about 110 pages of rhymes and drawings you’ll find in my book:  “Ginormous Humongous Tremendous Book of Poems and Short Bedtime Stories For Kids“ But I have to warn you, it might be the most expensive coloring and drawing book of poems and short stories you’ve ever seen. Because there’s more delight packed into this one book than you’re likely to see in another book anywhere. Well, at least until my next one comes out. Anyway…here’s your link, if you dare… (https://www.amazon.com/Ginormous-Humongous-Tremendous-Bedtime-Stories/dp/1661314422) Stay tuned,