PING

With a bright, youthful timbre and deliberate pacing, narrator Caitlin Kelly helps listeners understand the idea of "ping." Whatever one puts out into the world is a "ping"--like a smile, a song, or a gesture. But, as in a game of table tennis, no one can control the "pong" that comes back. Kelly emphasizes the word "ping," and her voice gives emotion to the myriad ways to express it--"bravely," "wisely," "joyfully." Her thoughtful, inquisitive tone entreats listeners to carefully consider both the "pings" they give and how they accept the "pongs" they get back. Cheerful electronic music provides an upbeat background for the empowering message about self-expression and acceptance. S.C. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2020]