Martin J. SmithA Pronoun Whose Time Has ComeWe’re all wrestling with pronouns. For me, it began during my time as a college writing teacher, when students began introducing themselves…Nov 27, 20216Nov 27, 20216
Martin J. SmithThe Incomparable William L. SmithWilliam L. “Bill” Smith, whose 42-year career with U.S. Steel took him from a gritty wire mill near Birmingham, Ala., to the post of…Feb 25, 20201Feb 25, 20201
Martin J. SmithI Think I See the ProblemMy rural Colorado County may lose its only regularly scheduled passenger train. But there’s actually a more troubling issue.Apr 16, 2017Apr 16, 2017
Martin J. SmithI-70 AmericaAn impressionistic west-to-east view of the heartland as it passes at 75 mph By Martin J. SmithSep 23, 2016Sep 23, 2016
Martin J. SmithinInvironment‘Die, Country Mouse, Die!’Rotting rodents, chainsaw envy, and 10 other discovered truths about rural life after six decades in the citySep 2, 20163Sep 2, 20163
Martin J. SmithThe Forgotten Free Throw KingWhy did the NBA’s hot shots ignore their chance to learn from the greatest free throw shooter in history?Nov 12, 2015Nov 12, 2015
Martin J. SmithWhy Dick Dale May Never DieSome people crash and burn. Dick Dale, the “King of the Surf Guitar,” crashed and bounced. Five times. There’s a lesson in that.Aug 3, 20151Aug 3, 20151
Martin J. SmithThe Peculiar Magic of Muhammad AliTalking illusion and sneaking biscuits with the most famous man on earthAug 3, 2015Aug 3, 2015
Martin J. SmithBuzz Aldrin and the Traveling Tube of GlueThe Apollo 11 hero landed hard when he came back to earth, which makes the fragile toothpick model in his travel bag all the more poignantJul 24, 2015Jul 24, 2015