Colin Powell’s eyes looked up at me, his youthfulness spoke of another place and time. Beside him, his infantry nametag lay just to the left,…
Vikkilynn SmithSeptember 24, 2015
When I was young my parents were my greatest supporters. They were always there to build me up, nurture me, and to tell me to…
Vikkilynn SmithNovember 16, 2014
Logan's Run When I was young I watched a movie called Logan's Run. I'm not sure where I saw it or even when, but it…
Vikkilynn SmithSeptember 30, 2014
I read this lovely blog and just had to share it...
Vikkilynn SmithJuly 30, 2014
When I was in the eighth grade I entered a school writing contest. The contest prompt was… “America To Me.” It was 1976, and our…
Vikkilynn SmithJuly 4, 2014
Courtesy of Google Images I was sitting at a light when I glanced over and noticed the nuts and bolts holding down a street light.…
Vikkilynn SmithJune 30, 2014
Courtesy of Google images "Her eyes danced as she spoke, and all I could think of was how amazing she was. She was smiling…
Vikkilynn SmithApril 28, 2014
She rolled over as the sun peeked through the blinds. Glancing at her cell phone she noted the missed calls and pulled the worn pillow…
Vikkilynn SmithMarch 27, 2014
JJID photo Have you ever stopped to think about the people who build our cities and roads? The other day I was riding down the…
Vikkilynn SmithFebruary 6, 2014