THE SHAFT OF LIGHT IN THE BLUE

The Shaft of Light in the Blue summary:

A collection of stories about finding meaning in life and your place in this world.<br><br>Story 1: “The Shaft of Light in the Blue”: A teacher indifferent to his job finds a baby swallow and raises it with one of his students.<br><br>Story 2: “If the Rain Should Stop”: She only sees him in the rain when he goes to meet with his girlfriend.<br><br>Story 3: “Specimens of 17-Year-Olds”: Confused by social mores, she fakes her way through life. So how does he read her so well?<br><br>Story 4: “Blooming Marble”: A carefree girl helps a younger boy get through a rough patch. All in good fun, right?