A toaster is a small but mighty electrical appliance that has become a staple in countless kitchens around the world. Using radiant heat, this device transforms ordinary sliced bread into delectable golden-brown toast. At its core, a toaster consists of one or more slots where bread is inserted, along with heating elements, often made of nichrome wire, that generate the heat necessary to toast the bread to the desired level of crispiness.

Most mornings, I follow a familiar routine in my kitchen. I start by toasting two slices of bread for my own breakfast, and then an additional slice for my faithful companion, Augie Dog. This morning ritual has become a habit, though the reasons behind it may not always cast me in the most favorable light.

I carefully place the slices in the four-slice toaster, positioning Augie’s on the far end. The moment that slice is designated as his, it takes on an aura of belonging to him. I butter it separately from my own, and then cut it into quarters. If someone were to ask me to eat Augie’s toast, I would likely feel ill – in my mind, it is irrevocably his, the toast of a beloved canine.

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