The Clothespin Launchpad

A wooden clothespin was clipped right along the balcony railing. It looked like a tiny seesaw bridge. Naturally, I marched straight toward it! I planted one foot on the flat wooden bar and reached for the metal spring coil. Creak... whoosh! The clip shifted sideways, snapping open and sending my balance flying! Clack! I slid down onto the sun-warmed concrete sill, bumping right against an empty seed planter. Totally harmless! I scrambled up, gave my blocky knees a quick brush, and gave the spring a playful flick. That bridge definitely snaps back!