Chapter 7: “Skimming Stones at Pebble Beach…”
May 28, 2014 9:12 amCHAPTER 7 – “SKIMMING STONES AT PEBBLE BEACH…” “ …Every voice along the shoreline Standing still within time… … Bless... Read Story
CHAPTER 7 – “SKIMMING STONES AT PEBBLE BEACH…” “ …Every voice along the shoreline Standing still within time… … Bless... Read Story
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