Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Category: I am a scott

  • Chance: An odd question 24

    Chance: An odd question 24

    “You don’t leave things to chance”, she said, “besides, you don’t, we don’t, need more than we have already.” “It’s worse than that,” he replied sternly, “this is a disaster I would not want us to suffer. What happens next is well known: harassment from all sides, unhealthy attention, blackmail, breakup of families, parasites onslaught,…

  • An odd question

    An odd question

    “You don’t leave things to chance”, she said, “besides, you don’t, we don’t, need more than we have already.” “It’s worse than that,” he replied sternly, “this is a disaster I would not want us to suffer. What happens next is well known: harassment from all sides, unhealthy attention, blackmail, breakup of families, parasites onslaught,…

  • Late evening

    Late evening

    Picture: Getty images It was late. She wanted to know all sorts of things, the answer to weird questions. This one was straightforward, we all have a favourite animal. So do I.

  • Sheer Beauty

    Sheer Beauty

    She was a beauty, and ever since we separated I have missed her, terribly. She was calm, and precise, a very reliable companion, although she could easily turn wild, if provoked. We had long journeys, in all weather. She never let me down. She was faithful, but I know her looks attracted much attention. I…

  • Coffee time

    Coffee time

    Making coffee first thing in the morning is my duty and pleasure. For coffee, I am a bit of a perfectionist: I want, we – Sarah and I – want, the best. I got us a superb Melitta coffee maker for Christmas, as a joint present. Usually, Sarah joins me at the time of starting…

  • Reject

    Reject

    Picture: istockphoto.com I have thought about this a lot, I have considered the reasons for, and the reasons against. Of course there is no shortage of arguments about all this, the history of it, the lies, the half truths, the suspicions… At the end of the day each one of us has to make up…

  • Wisecrack

    Wisecrack

    Yes, I have to admit, I had to look it up, to check… So now, here’s the one-liner: “The girls are opening a new site soon, just for them, no joke!!” Inspired by Fandango’s One Word Challenge of 22nd December

  • 5 essentials!

    5 essentials!

  • The Storm

    The Storm

    He must take the time, to warm up, to breath, to stretch. Then he can set his limit: how long, how many, how deep, how hard. And later he can look her up, her supple spine, her shapely legs, and more. Still later, he will walk briskly, to the bliss of hot water. Finally, he…

  • Hectic Storm & Beauty 11

    Hectic Storm & Beauty 11

    His limit He must take the time, to warm up, to breath, to stretch. Then he can set his limit: how long, how many, how deep, how hard. Promise And later he can look her up, her supple spine, her shapely legs, and more. Still later, he will walk briskly, to the bliss of hot…