Seth Adam Smith

on a literal odyssey

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 · 3 Comments

The Heart of Abortion

I don’t put a whole lot of faith in the laws and legislative efforts that restrict abortion, because in the end it all comes down to the same thing: choice. … Continue reading

September 25, 2012 · 11 Comments

Save Bristol Bay!

Help stop 9 BILLION TONS of toxic waste in Alaska… When I was twelve, I used to be a lot like Chunk from the movie The Goonies, “I’m not afraid … Continue reading

September 20, 2012 · 2 Comments

Zion and My Semester at Nauvoo

Every autumn whenever the leaves change color and the weather turns cooler, I remember Nauvoo. In the fall of 2004, I spent a BYU Travel Study semester in Nauvoo…and it … Continue reading

September 18, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Vladimir – Russian, Rocket Scientist, Mormon.

A Russian Rocket scientist whose journey of faith began in a Nazi concentration camp… I have been waiting a long time to show this video to you! I served my … Continue reading

September 16, 2012 · 3 Comments

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

September 8, 2012 · 3 Comments

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

September 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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

September 4, 2012 · 15 Comments

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

September 3, 2012 · 7 Comments