Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Category: Arizona

  • From Thesis to Bestseller: My Writing Journey 221

    From Thesis to Bestseller: My Writing Journey 221

    Inga reflects on her experience with a budding writer who transitioned from a thesis on local labor struggles to crafting engaging narratives. With encouragement from Ursula, an intriguing figure with extensive knowledge of Arizona’s culture, the writer explored personal histories. Inga’s journey reveals the complexities of inspiration, influence, and identity.

  • Dream Moonshine & Confession 71

    Dream Moonshine & Confession 71

    The writer expresses future travel plans, including a trip to an old city, attending a concert, and visiting historic sites. They also consider a grand tour, with cycling and exploring the desert. In the next world, they contemplate forgiveness and a tranquil spot. Dreams encompass time travel and imaginary encounters.

  • Dreams and Beauty 32

    Dreams and Beauty 32

    The writer reflects on a random encounter with a stranger that sparked their interest in the world of dreams. They delve into the power of dreams, encounters with literary figures in dreams, and the intersection of reality and fiction. The encounter has led to a positive reading experience and a desire to explore further.

  • Authentic Revelation 14

    Authentic Revelation 14

    The desert’s breathtaking beauty and the ancient society’s remnants stirred deep emotions. Visiting San Xavier brought a sense of love and connection, as they knelt in silence, feeling the return of their love.

  • On my knees

    On my knees

    The sheer beauty of the desert was, for us, a revelation. Further North, across a landscape like none other on earth, we saw the evidence, polished by the sun, of an ancient society, a great culture, a great faith. In the evening we went to the church, our minds full of the images of the…

  • Pueblo: Sexy Maria 50

    Pueblo: Sexy Maria 50

    The Arizona State Museum in Tucson is a spiritual place with Pueblo models and ancient lenses. The museum showcases the marvels of the Southwest, including the culture of the New Mexico people and the Sonoran Desert’s unique flora and fauna. Tucson bridges the ancient and modern, reflecting the immanence of divine presence in the desert.

  • Maria

    Maria

    Picture taken at the Arizona State Museum,Tucson © 2014 Honoré Dupuis

  • Cherished Mesa, Legendary Sipapuni 8

    Cherished Mesa, Legendary Sipapuni 8

    The picture depicts Sipapuni, a village believed to be the hole in the sky above the lower world. The Black Mesa, an elevated region in Arizona, is of cultural and historical significance to the Hopi and Navajo peoples. However, it is also a contested area, with issues such as forced relocations and environmental exploitation by…

  • Mesa

    Mesa

    Once you lived on the plain, there you greened the desert, built canals, grew corn and millet, looked after cattle. Then the conquistadores came, with their crosses and horses. You moved up to the mesas, where you could observe their moves, protect your families. You stayed, you are still there, a small, indestructible people, beautiful,…