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To Teach A Pebble How To Sing

To teach a pebble how to sing, you need a simple shepherd’s sling. The stone’s inclined to be a grouch when first you set it in the pouch. It will go silent, being trapped so tightly in the leather wrapped. But as you swing the pouch around, it comes alive; you hear a sound. At last that pebble sings with glee as you release and set it free.

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Date: 6/25/2025 2:12:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun write. Sounds like you are being a kid again. Something old (sling) is new again. Have a ton of fun.... Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away..................
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Date: 5/7/2025 4:29:00 PM
You had me at the title....great write, simple yet complex inits insinuated intent
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Jeff Kyser
Date: 5/8/2025 4:35:00 AM
Thanks, John! I recently purchased a sling and am having great fun trying to learn to send those pebbles where I want - they have different ideas!

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