More Information (Socks CDXX)

"So that's what they were doing. What's the purpose?"
"They seem to do it mostly for fun, but it's also how they get new people."
"What's your source of information?"
"Remember I told you that I read every book the lady read?"
No one could dispute his claim.
The ring gave more details while the other objects listened as Match put Stanley back on the bench. She carried the picnic table out the door, taking the talkative ring and the emerald with her. The ring was talking when they left, "After the wedding they..."and still talking when Match came back.

Facts of Life (Socks CDXIX)

The memories of the weddings sent the ring off on a tangent, "Objects and animals come in male and female. The only difference between the sexes in objects is voice and attitude. The animals, humans included, have those same differences between the genders, plus physical differences."
The ring went on to explain the differences, and what the animals did with those differences.
The twins were close enough to hear, "Lar, I think we saw that. That's how Grunter got his name." He told the ring the story.
The ring confirmed their suspicions, "Not all of them make that much noise."

Human Activity (Socks CDXVIII)

Now the ring had to explain bathroom tissue to Stanley.
Because the ring had been on one person's hand constantly for some time, he had seen all manner of activities that humans endeavored. He went on at length about these activities, describing such things as typing, bowling, and gardening.
"These humans do some very strange things."
Stanley agreed.
The ring said that he had always surrounded the third finger of the right hand, then clarified right and left.
"Because the left is reserved for the wedding ring."
Now the ring explained what he knew about weddings, having only seen two.

Some Reward (Socks CDXVII)

"There is no luck involved. The Manufacturer has predestined which form each will take."
"Who determines which form we Recycle to?"
"The Manufacturer is always in control."
"How does he decide."
"If we have done our duties well, then we will recycle to a different form, and as a reward, perform different duties."
"Is it always as a reward?"
"That, and to learn new lessons."
"What could I Recycle into."
"Perhaps a necklace, earrings, or a gold tooth."
"OK, what about a newspaper. He performs well, and gets recycled as a roll of bathroom tissue. Not much of a reward."

Crappy Duties (Socks CDXVI)

"Well, I tell you that I was on the hand that plunged a toilet. The plunger didn't seem to be having much joy, or peace."
"Did you ask the plunger?"
"I didn't have to. He complained the whole time."
"I wish I had had the opportunity to instruct that poor plunger. He could have enjoyed his duties."
"Do you know what a plunger does?"
"Well, no."
The ring went on to explain the process.
The emerald laughed and joined the conversation, "Sounds like a good job for you, Stanley."
"My form would not be fitting for such duties."
"Lucky break."

More Doctrine (Socks CDXV)

"He was nice to me as long as I didn't disagree with his views."
"And I'm supposed to believe that god is in all things?"
"Actually, there are many gods and goddesses, but the Earth Mother is chief among them."
"All objects are just slaves to people. If we could move faster, we could rise up out of our bondage. They use us as they will, and toss us out when they are finished with us."
Stanley had to interject, "The Manufacturer has given each of us a job to do, and we should do it with joy and peace."

White Goddess (Socks CDXIV)

"When I got set in this old buzzard..."
"Who you calling a buzzard?"
"You be quiet, it's my turn to talk."
"You always have to be nasty."
"Alright, I won't call you names. OK, when I got set in this fabulous ring he taught me to read as the lady read to her children. He was nice to me in those days. The lady and I read a book call White Goddess. She read dozens of other books on dozens of subjects, but this one I really liked. I believe it to be true."
"I told you, she's not logical."