Tag Archives: Dreams

The End

Quite unexpectedly, I finished my novel this afternoon. I still don’t think it’s sunk in yet. As you may recall, I began writing “Dream Sailors” four years ago. Soon after moving in, Tara suggested we set aside time every Sunday to write. She has long been supportive of my writing – was, in fact, theContinue reading “The End”

NNWM/26: Inception-ish

When I’ve talked about the plot of my new novel, a lot of people say, “Oh – like Inception!” And while both stories center around dreaming, that’s the only real common ground they share. But enough folks made the comparison that I began to worry. I saw Inception when it came out a few years ago,Continue reading “NNWM/26: Inception-ish”

I’m Just Here for the Coffee

I had a dream last night that a coworker died. It’s weird enough dreaming about people you work with, even when they’re alive and well. I see these folks 8 hours a day. As much as I enjoy their company, I don’t necessarily want them to follow me home and crawl into bed with me. Err…so toContinue reading “I’m Just Here for the Coffee”

Life is the Ultimate Sitcom

At the grocery store last week, I beheld a wondrous sight. You might recall, just a couple of months ago, how I lamented the fact that the price of limes had skyrocketed. This was due to a combination of factors including bad weather, a citrus blight and the influence of the Mexican cartel. Well, goodContinue reading “Life is the Ultimate Sitcom”

Killing Me Softly With His Gun

A few nights ago, Tara had a dream about me. She was reluctant to talk about it, for fear that it would scare me or freak me out. “Did I die in it?” I asked. She admitted that I had. “How did I die?” “You were shot.” Upon hearing that, I breathed a sigh of relief.Continue reading “Killing Me Softly With His Gun”

Do You Believe in Fate?

Do you believe in Fate? Many people scoff at the idea of a predetermined course of events setting the stage for their lives. They prefer to believe in the concept of free will (which, admittedly, is easier to stomach – who wouldn’t rather maintain control of their own destiny? The idea of “The Universe” (orContinue reading “Do You Believe in Fate?”