The Bird is On the Wing, Sculptor Welton Rotz's second collection of stories, immerses the reader in his adventurous world of sailboats, mysterious redheads, and parallel realities. From abalone diving in San Francisco Bay, to finding serendipity and romance in Washington State, to mourning loss in the high desert, this far-ranging collection explores timeless themes of creativity, love, aging, and the possibility of divine guidance. Rotz utilizes his background as a sculptor of stone and metal, a blacksmith, licensed general contractor, sailor, boat builder, and teacher to infuse these tales with realism and heart. Threads of spiritual seeking and wistful reflection weave through these luminous stories.