In this beautiful country of ours we are lucky to possess many beaches that consist mainly of pebbles

Generations have walked along these beaches looking for interesting stones

But be aware of the following when you are next on the beach

That is that certain pebbles possess almost human emotions and should be treated with care

Last year I found what I subsequently called

The Screaming Stone

It had obviously witnessed Hell or something even more hideous

I granted it refuge in my glass panelled bookcase where it would be able to suffer its nightmares in a place of security

That was all I could do for it as its mental state was beyond repair

Today I found another emotive pebble which I have called for the want of a better name

The Sad Stone

Whilst not traumatised like the screaming stone it has obviously had its share of unhappiness and for the present has joined me on my writing desk

If on your travels you do come across an emotive stone please take time out to consider its mental state as removal although good intentioned might cause further damage

As a rule of thumb I always talk to the pebble or stone in question to assess its needs and then make a considered decision