Seth Adam Smith

on a literal odyssey

Living in Abundance

“Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend … when we choose … Continue reading

June 20, 2012 · 1 Comment

Lloyd Alexander Filming – That’s a Wrap!

Sorry I didn’t write yesterday. We took a late bus from New York City to Philadelphia and I was too exhausted to write anything. But before I board the plane … Continue reading

June 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment

An Alaskan in New York City

Times Square! My wife Kim wants to move to New York City someday. Whenever she brought it up my shoulders would tense and I’d nod absently and say something like: … Continue reading

June 12, 2012 · 1 Comment

Filming the Lloyd Alexander Documentary – Day 3

Today was intensely awesome (emphasis on the adverb ‘intensely’ because I’m tired from all this awesomeness). We woke up early and drove to Arlington cemetery. No, not that Arlington cemetery. The … Continue reading

June 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment

A Walk Through Valley Forge

Today I walked through Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. Valley Forge is where General George Washington and his division of the Continental Army camped during the winter of 1777-1778. It has now … Continue reading

June 10, 2012 · 1 Comment

Filming the Lloyd Alexander Documentary – Day 1

Philadelphia Drove from San Francisco to SLC. Got in at about 2:30 AM.Ouch. Then woke up and flew to Philadelphia! I will be here for about a week to help … Continue reading

June 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

2 Month Anniversary

I can’t believe we’ve been married two months. Sometimes it feels like a long time, and sometimes it feels like such a short time; both because so much has happened … Continue reading

June 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Natsilane – The Legend of the Killer Whale

Killer Whales Orca painting by Bob Patterson There are many different variations of this story, but I’m fascinated by all of them! In a time before there were any killer … Continue reading

June 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Brothers at Carthage Jail

Last year I discovered what—in my opinion—is the best painting of Joseph Smith’s Martyrdom. “Against the Christian Door” a painting by Andrew Knaupp, is set in the upstairs bedroom of … Continue reading

May 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The View From Our Backyard

Kim and I recently moved to San Francisco. Here are some pictures of the view from our backyard. Did I post these pictures to brag? Yes. Open the back door… … Continue reading

May 21, 2012 · 2 Comments

I Want to Meet Bill Cosby

One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to meet Bill Cosby. No joke. I wrote it down in January, it’s on the list right after hike the Grand Canyon (both … Continue reading

May 18, 2012 · 8 Comments

The Empty Jar & Temple Sealings

While I appreciated all of the many gifts, cards and well wishes that Kim and I received at our wedding, there was one gift in particular that stood apart from … Continue reading

May 17, 2012 · 15 Comments