Seth Adam Smith

on a literal odyssey

Unite Against Division

A day or two before the election, I read on CNN the “Visions for America” from President Obama and Governor Romney. While both of their messages contained some semblance of vision, … Continue reading

November 14, 2012 · 4 Comments

No Matter What, I’m Proud of Mitt Romney

No matter what happens on Tuesday, I’m proud of Mitt Romney. The Obama Campaign has done an effective job at painting Governor Romney as “a liar” and “a flip-flopper.” But … Continue reading

November 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment

An AMAZING Story of Adoption

Adoption has become a very personal, tender issue for me. In 2009, I worked with Tamra Dawn Hyde—a birth mother and a spokeswoman for itsaboutlove.org—to put together this video of … Continue reading

November 1, 2012 · 6 Comments

Runaway Slave – Jon McNaughton’s New Painting

Jon McNaughton, the controversial artist (and my personal friend) is at it again with the release of his latest painting “Runaway Slave.” The painting depicts an African-American (C.L. Bryant), standing … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · 2 Comments

And the REAL Romney comes out of hiding…

Some might call it the politics of trying to look non-political, or think it’s just Mitt trying to appear more charitable and sympathetic…but I think we’re finally seeing the real … Continue reading

October 30, 2012 · 2 Comments

All Hallow’s Read

Halloween remains my second favorite holiday and Neal Gaiman just made it better! Have you heard of All Hallow’s Read? It’s a new and exciting Halloween  tradition started by contemporary … Continue reading

October 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Fading Hope and Change

The “hope and change” that President Obama promised to bring to Washington politics has officially faded and dissolved into partisan politics at its worst. Please don’t get me wrong. While … Continue reading

October 27, 2012 · 1 Comment

“Voting Virginity” and the War on Women

Despite what my brothers might say when things get a little competitive, I’m not a woman. That being made clear, I don’t pretend to fully understand all of the complex … Continue reading

October 25, 2012 · 3 Comments

I Might Have Romnesia

I might have “Romnesia.” I didn’t know I had it until last Friday when President Obama diagnosed Governor Romney with it. There are two definitions of Romneisa: Romnesia [Rom-nee-zhuh] Noun … Continue reading

October 24, 2012 · 4 Comments

Politics Are My Favorite Sport!

Apart from running marathons, I’m not really into sports. They just don’t hold my attention. It feels like the same thing over and over and over again. I always laugh … Continue reading

October 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

If You Wanna Be President…You Gotta Be A Cowboy!

Look, it’s really not that hard. If you want to be President of the United States you really only have to do two—count ‘em—two things. 1) You have to square … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The Symphony of Leningrad

Triumph against impossible odds… Who won World War II? Was it the Allies or the American reinforcements? Well, ask any Russian and you will hear them proudly say, “The Soviet … Continue reading

October 10, 2012 · 2 Comments