Glass-and-Sand

Futile musings of an old ghost

Tag: dreams

  • Responsibility 243

    Responsibility 243

    “In dreams begins responsibility“ We start with Mr Wind-up bird, although we could go further back, to the Norwegian wood. After the cat disappears, never a good omen, Toru seeks himself at the bottom of a dry well. Later, his alter ego will search for the Sputnik Sweetheart, on a greek island that can only…

  • Reviving Memories: A Walk Through My Old Town 173

    Reviving Memories: A Walk Through My Old Town 173

    In a nostalgic journey, Julian returns to his old town where he reminisces about his youth and the memories of Mel, a friend who passed away two decades ago. Encountering her spirit, he experiences a blend of longing and denial amid echoes of their past, ultimately confronting the reality of his solitude.

  • 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.

  • I did it!

    I did it!

    I ‘d asked my question several minutes past, so so it seemed. The old fellow was puffing on his pipe, philosophically, then he said: “When I was a lad , still at school, I wanted to be an officer. Somehow, I saw this as the goal to attain, the way to be someone, to become…