“Ah,” said the crone slowly to the babe standing before her in diapers with a ribbon across his chest. “I see you are a newcomer to the crowd that we already know. What do you have to say to us, promises perhaps?”
But the babe said naught, just looked back at her with wide-eyed wonder. He had no history to call upon, nor any references of any kind. So in baby talk he murmured, “let’s just wait and see if I can go the distance.”
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Thought provoking Six, Arlene.
Have a safe and Happy New Year!
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Thanks and right back to you.
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lol*
fun Six
*compliment on a neat little (and engaging) story with a wryly amusing surprise at the end,
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thanks…Arlene
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Adorable!!!
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adorable is a good response. i think i hear/see a smile in it. thanks.
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You’re welcome–yes, a smile!
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Just off to make a cup of tea, to go with the little smile you have evoked 😊!
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ahhh. A smile . . .what better way to begin a day and a new year.
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2021, comin’ on strong and sweet and small, taking it a step at a time to go that long mile.
I really liked this six!
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Thanks Liz.
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I love this SSS so much! Beautiful and perfect baby an Six.
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Thank you Pat.
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Ha! So that’s what they’re saying… I enjoyed this translation of baby talk. Good luck, baby.
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Thanks D.
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Excellent and cool Six, with baby being the star!
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and I hope this baby deserves stardom. thanks.
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Aww I am rooting for that baby to show us a good year. Maybe we need to find that curiosity in ourselves once again.
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Me, too. thanks.
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