by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 24, 2011 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
Just a little note today. I can’t seem to get my mind off a little tidbit of treasure I received from an 18-year-old girl. In a letter to me she said this, “If we succeed, great! If not, we can redefine the word ‘success’ until it matches...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Jan 19, 2011 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away I was nominated for homecoming queen at my high school. I was one of three finalists. Actually, I was number 4 by a handful of votes and the oh-so-sweet Becky dropped out so I could be in the running for the final vote. I was...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Nov 2, 2010 | Beautiful Things, The Writing Life
Don’t underestimate the importance of the people you surround yourself with. I call these people my posse. I have a few different posses, but the two most influential in my life right now are my girl posse (women I LOVE that help me see the good in myself) and...