The author has an interest in both time and dreams, which he has explored through meditation and research. He has taught dream interpretation and followed his own dreams for many years, leading him to consider how symbolic reality works. In this story he considers an aspect of the world's disparities as not so much divided by things but having access to time. He also wonders about the Rip Van Winkles of the world, who have lost twenty years or so, and how they might gain it back. Last, this author believes that exploring other realities can have the paradoxical effect of enabling you to see everyday reality clearer, so that you can make a difference in the world.