Dick's Hideaway

Miniature sunrise

Dick MacKenzie

I call this little delight a breakfast brownie.

As I waited this Christmas Eve for a cup of coffee to warm up, watching dawn blossom across the lake, I caught sight of a small package of brownies on the counter.

After a moment of wondering, I popped one out of its tiny box, spooned a healthy gob of crunchy peanut butter on top, then added a great smack of marmalade atop it all.

The little devil smiled at me, like my own miniature sun coming to life beside my now steaming coffee on the table.