Chris Smith's Essays

In Whom Do You Trust?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:35:40 EDT

In which the author writes about the importance of loved ones compared to mere possessions.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

Of Heroes and Critics

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:13:51 EDT

In which the author exhorts the reader to step back and judge a politician's strength of character before giving that person their vote.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

My Personal Memorial Day

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:07:43 EDT

In which the author reflects on the lessons taught us by the Greatest Generation.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

Haynes Vs. United States

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:06:57 EDT

In which the author discusses the implications of depriving a convicted felon of his constitutional rights, even after all punishment has been served.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

A Letter from My Dad

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:04:53 EDT

The author's father served as a 2nd Lt in the Marine Corps in WW2, and saw combat at Iwo Jima. He was wounded in action, and this letter was written to the publisher of his SOCS class newsletter, many years later.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

Evil Exists in This World

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:22:01 EDT

In which the author opines on the spiritual state of a hacker.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

Don't Worry, It's Not Normal

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:17:26 EDT

In which the author is subjected to the vagaries of Texas weather.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

Welcome to the Jungle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:15:20 EDT

In which the author is introduced to suburban Texas wildlife.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009

The Road to Haslet, Texas

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:08:35 EDT

In which the author is introduced to the metropolis of Haslet, Texas.

Contributor: Chris Smith
Published: Oct 15, 2009