WIST

I’ve always thought death was a lot like Christmas, he said. I can’t wait to find out if being good the whole time was worth it.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Being Good” (2000)

I’m an outsider by choice, she said, but I’m hoping that won’t be my choice forever.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Outsider” (2000)

The problem with knowing everything’s going exactly as it needs to is that when you’re not having that much fun it doesn’t even do any good to complain.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Partial Enlightenment” (2000)

I finally got to exactly where I wanted to be, she said, so why won’t all these growth experiences go away and leave me alone?

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Pesky Growth” (2000)

She learned to love him before he thought it was even possible, so he didn’t have a chance to hide and mess it up and while it was a little scary at times, mainly he could not even imagine the world without her there.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Possible Love” (2000)

There has never been a day when I have not been proud of you, I said to my son, though some days I’m louder about other stuff so it’s easy to miss that.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Quiet Pride” (2000)

I’m very broad minded usually, she said, but it gets very narrow and fast in spots.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Treacherous Rapids” (2000)

I try to use unconditional love in small amounts, she said, so people really appreciate it.  The rest of the time I just try not to yell.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Unconditional Love” (2000)

Sometimes I think I should just keep my opinions to myself, she said, but someone has got to be the voice of reason.

Brian Andreas (b. 1956) American writer, artist, publisher
Trusting Soul, “Voice of Reason” (2000)