The sun sets over Galveston, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple while the Gulf whispers its ancient secrets. Adi and I drive along the Seawall, where time dances with the past. The notes of Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman spill through the windows, carried by the sea breeze. We leave the world behind, our imaginations fired by the stories hidden in the island’s bones and the echoes of the Big Band era, where rhythm and nostalgia hold sway over our hearts. The music tells a tale—one of dreams, memories, and the relentless passage of time.

Amidst Galveston’s charm, we ponder the enigmas that the architecture might hold, soft questions lingering without controversy. History whispers a melody of yesterday, while “Moonglow” serenades the soul with the island’s softer side. We find solace in quiet moments, embracing silence as we listen. The island speaks, the music swells, and together they weave a tapestry of what was and what might never have been. Our journey isn’t just across the island, but through time itself—where every note, and every wave, tells a story worth hearing.

Catch this week’s Galveston Dispatch Sunday night at 7 p.m.