by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | May 23, 2013 | Beautiful Things, Gratitude
Gratitude conjures for me thoughts of words expressed and notes written. It’s always saying thank you. It’s being aware of what I have and how lucky/blessed/privileged I might be. But this weekend, as I served lunch to low income/homeless members of my...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | May 20, 2013 | Fresh Start
Don’t you ever want a fresh start? A way to make today the day, the beginning, without people looking over your shoulder at all the Past you’re pulling behind you. Some trunks burst with pain and heartache and shame while others–often the heaviest...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Sep 13, 2012 | Broken Pieces
(From Horton Hears a Who) Mayor: They don’t believe we’re here! We’ve got to make some noise. We are here! We are here! We are here! Whoville: We are here! We are here! We are here! The movie goes on to show the people of Whoville as they try to convince the animals...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | Sep 12, 2012 | Beautiful Things, The Kindness Project
I don’t remember the exact words and, sadly, I can barely remember the names of the two girl who left the note on my car, but I do remember the little folded paper and how it felt to know someone had noticed–that someone cared. I’d had a terrible...
by D.B. Smyth | @DB_Smyth | May 14, 2012 | Worth Mentioning
A smile. An encouraging word. A thoughtful gesture. Each day people interact with us, help, and make our day a bit brighter and full. This is especially true in the Writing Community. Take a second to think about writers you know, like the critique partner who works...
