Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: 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.

  • Awesome North Mojave 14

    Awesome North Mojave 14

    Mojave Through the Mojave desert we drove North, feeling the first hints of a change in climate and vegetation, after Flagstaff, leaving the sacred San Francisco snow-capped mountain in the East. The air was much colder than near Tucson, even high up, with a sharp bite, the light more intense. The road engaged near a…

  • 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…

  • A place for Saints and Warriors: North Mojave

    A place for Saints and Warriors: North Mojave

    We drove North, feeling the first hints of a change in climate and vegetation, after Flagstaff, leaving the sacred San Francisco snow-capped mountain in the East. The air was much colder than near Tucson, even high up, with a sharp bite, the light more intense. The road engaged near a wild canyon. We stopped and…