Author Archives: Seth Adam Smith
I Would Be A Democrat…
You know, I’m almost a Democrat. Almost. Like many Democrats, I was against the Iraq war, I loath neo-Conservatism, and when it comes to social issues, I tend to be … Continue reading
My Crazy Goonie Adventure
In April 2010, I drove to Astoria, Oregon to live a childhood dream: to be a Goonie. If you didn’t know it already, The Goonies movie is one of the … Continue reading
Vote for Mitt Romney BECAUSE He’s A Mormon?
I’m a committed, active Mormon. So, does that mean that I should vote for Mitt Romney? Does that mean I will? I’ll give you a hint: the answers are “no” and … Continue reading
Faith to Move Forward When My Brother Was Burned
This is the miraculous, true story of my brother David, but it’s a story about the strength and power of family during difficult times. But more importantly, this is a … Continue reading
A Crumpled Constitution?
Almost two years ago, I helped the artist Jon McNaughton make a video of his controversial painting “The Forgotten Man.“ The painting depicts all of the American Presidents, both past … Continue reading
Our Cupcake Wedding Cake
Kim and I wanted our wedding cake to be unique (unique like our wedding announcement). Plus, I wanted the cake to be easily consumed. So, after much deliberation, we decided … Continue reading
Are Muslims “Lamanites?”
Hold it! Don’t go anywhere! It’s not what you think. Please keep reading. Enlightenment is sure to follow. :) I frequently contribute to a Facebook fanpage about Mormon Missionaries. About … Continue reading
Rebuilding the 1965 Mustang – Part 2
When last we saw our hero David, it was March of this year and I had just helped him tow the 1965 Mustang from my parents’ home to his home. … Continue reading
You Are the Trip I Did Not Take…
You are the trip I did not take; You are the pearls I could not buy; You are my blue Italian lake; You are my piece of foreign sky. “You … Continue reading
Seeing the Savior in Crime and Punishment
At age 27, long before he would become the titan of Russian literature, Fyodor Dostoevsky was sentenced to four years of hard labor in Siberia for crimes against the state. … Continue reading
Be Not Afraid
“If I could go out and proselyte anything, it would be to learn to conquer your fear. Because as long as you give obedience to that fear you are paralyzed … Continue reading
