J. Tony SmithThe Bitterest Pill is Mine to TakeIt takes me some time to pour the water from pitcher to glass.Feb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023
J. Tony SmithWhy I Love Edmund From King Lear and Loathe Jon Snow and Game of ThronesAs a child I grew up knowing I was different. I was born out of wedlock and in the 70s that still meant something to some people. It meant…May 20, 2019May 20, 2019
J. Tony SmithThe LighterHe sits forward on the hard orange plastic seat, his shoulders over his knees like divers preparing to jump. His body rocks with the motion…Jul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018
J. Tony SmithThe Environment as Human AchievementWhat if we’re going about it wrong.Jul 8, 2018Jul 8, 2018
J. Tony SmithTrump’s EyesSomething has been bothering me. Trump’s eyes. The area around them is white while the rest of his face is orange or red. I guess he wears…Jul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
J. Tony SmithAwkward BirthdayI wake up and, as you do, reach for my phone. I scan the news briefly, but remembering it is your birthday, search out your profile and…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018
J. Tony SmithThe Ridiculousness of Online DatingShe was standing in the kitchen when I got home, leaning agains the doorframe, phone in her hand. Her shaggy black coat was still on, her…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018