Do you enjoy trying new things? I do, and I don’t. I do enjoy the mix of experiences, personalities, and perspectives that new things can bring. I enjoy learning and surprises. I enjoy finding unexpected beauty and encountering the world in new ways. Sometimes, though, I don’t enjoy the vulnerability of immersing myself in things... Continue Reading →
Thoughts and Readings, Part 3 (Kat’s Dreams)
Pleased to share this final in a 3-part video series discussing my new book, Kat's Dreams. Thanks, again, to RM Media for these video opportunities! https://youtu.be/DmB9vxaKpeA Smith reflects on what faith means in difficult times and on her new novel, Kat's Dreams. Transcript: Smith: The fiction series I’m working on is called Sacred Grounds. The Sacred Grounds... Continue Reading →
Thoughts and Readings, Part 2 (Kat’s Dreams)
Thanks, again, to RM Media for this video opportunity (part 2 of 3) to talk about paying attention and about my new book, Kat's Dreams. https://youtu.be/hzwpB_SMDn0 Read More about kat's dreams Video Transcript: Smith: As a clergy person, I've gotten into the habit of paying attention to the spiritual aspects of how we live and... Continue Reading →
Thoughts and Readings, Part 1 (Kat’s Dreams)
Many thanks to RM Media for providing this video opportunity to "think out loud" about reading and writing as spiritual practices and about my new book, Kat's Dreams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVM5oYVEnYA read more about kat's dreams Video Transcript: Smith: For me, writing is a way of paying attention, which is a form of reverence. I try to... Continue Reading →
On the Valuable Use of Time
I’ve been feeling the need to explain myself lately. Aware that I’ve put inordinate amounts of time into a hobby that I do (admittedly) love, I’ve felt the urge to defend myself (even if only to myself) about what I’ve been doing. What have I been doing? I’ve been writing a novel. In the dark... Continue Reading →