A collection of stories about finding meaning in life and your place in this world.Story 1: āThe Shaft of Light in the Blueā: A teacher indifferent to his job finds a baby swallow and raises it with one of his students.Story 2: āIf the Rain Should Stopā: She only sees him in the rain when he goes to meet with his girlfriend.Story 3: āSpecimens of 17-Year-Oldsā: Confused by social mores, she fakes her way through life. So how does he read her so well?Story 4: āBlooming Marbleā: A carefree girl helps a younger boy get through a rough patch. All in good fun, right?