I don’t recall how Traveling Light by Brian Andreas ended up in my possession. A gift from a friend? Or a fantastic flea market find? The important part is that it found its way to me. The colorful book is full of quirky illustrations and short snippets that pack a punch. One that often pops into my head is called Perfect Ending:

“I’m not sure how it’s going to turn out, except I’ll die in the end,” she said. “So, really, what could go wrong?”

View from Rockport Beach, Texas July 2019