Recently I was asked to talk to a young college student about her goals for becoming a writer. To myself, I thought, what can I…
Vikkilynn SmithJanuary 12, 2021
I watched him as he worked his way down the median, not really looking at the faces he passed, as each car pulled up to…
Vikkilynn SmithOctober 22, 2020
As I sit on my porch writing, you would never know there is a pandemic occurring. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and…
Vikkilynn SmithMarch 23, 2020
As I perused the aisles of the local Marshalls, I came across the health and beauty section of the store. I…
Vikkilynn SmithAugust 13, 2019
I had dropped my students off for lunch and made my way into my colleague’s room. I found her on the floor in a ball…
Vikkilynn SmithMarch 1, 2019
In a world of chaos and uncertainty, we often walk the streets of the world with a jaded point of view. There was a time…
Vikkilynn SmithJanuary 30, 2019
You pull up to a red light on the street in your fancy car…or truck and you look at the person next to you. You…
Vikkilynn SmithOctober 26, 2018
“What?” I asked, embarrassed that she caught me off guard. “If you let the color blend, here,” she said, pointing to her cheekbone. I smiled…
Vikkilynn SmithFebruary 18, 2018
The Christmas lights shine across the room, reminding me that this is the season to rejoice in the birth of a savior named Jesus. I…
Vikkilynn SmithJanuary 2, 2018