Ryan SmithHaving Written“I hate writing. I love having written.” -Dorothy Parker, maybeJan 17, 2018Jan 17, 2018
Ryan SmithGrandma’s Sweet ToothMy grandmother has a notorious sweet tooth. I inherited it, too, strongest among her four children, eleven grandchildren, and two…Jul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016
Ryan SmithRick Snyder and the Flint Water CrisisIn 2010 businessman Rick Snyder launched onto the political scene with a well-timed ad during the Super Bowl. He seemed like a different…Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016
Ryan SmithFearI have an anxiety disorder, so I’m afraid of a lot of things. I threw up on New Year’s Day — not because of drinking, but for no reason…Jan 6, 20163Jan 6, 20163
Ryan SmithA Love Letter to Calvin and HobbesThe world’s most beloved newspaper comic finished its run 20 years ago this month, but its impact is still visible.Dec 21, 2015Dec 21, 2015
Ryan SmithUnderstanding FailureI hate the question, “What do you do?” It’s so innocuous and preprogrammed into our skulls that we don’t even think about it when we ask…Sep 15, 20152Sep 15, 20152
Ryan SmithEvery Young Adult Novel, EverWe all woke up from our sleep pods and ate soap. Today was the day of the Picking, and the day I’d be diagnosed with a brain tumor, and the…Jul 19, 2015Jul 19, 2015
Ryan SmithEvery Thinkpiece About Millennials Written by Someone Over 40I don’t understand why home ownership rates are declining, but I think it’s because young people are hooking up on Tinder.May 26, 2015May 26, 2015
Ryan SmithTrashcans and Garbage BagsThere are two types of people who “casually date,” trashcans and garbage bags.Apr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015