I. Graham Smith's Blog

Now, you might see this email (or blog post, if you came through that avenue) and think to yourself. Self, this guy only wants money. He’s a dirty, money grubbing capitalist!! How dare he draw attention to himself. You, sir, leave me no choice but to retort to your hypothetical (and dare I say, nonsensical) … Continue reading You should buy my book

Kpleeb and Zara search for Nidix and the Xih. When Kpleeb lands on Cupet, he finds that local Xi are far less hospitable.

I pray that he will run with the muscle, bone, and sinew of youth on green fields with the sun on his back and the wind in his face. That with joy and gladness he will drink from cool streams and chase rabbits that are just barely too quick for him to catch. With the … Continue reading Chewie

Kpleeb and Zara discuss their jump to Wiag and Zara convinces her Da to save as many Xi as possible as they move toward the Xi core. Kpleeb notices how sensitive and caring Zara is and recognizes his own callousness.

Last week I put my life on pause and went to Western North Carolina to help with restoration. It was the fall of 2024 that Hurricane Helene dumped incredible amounts of rain and wind on the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. The result was significant damage and loss of life. I’m told around 260 … Continue reading Helene, One Year Later

I got this wonderful AI generated spam on my website. It’s so nice to be appreciated. I love how AI can make simple internet searches to quick and painless. It’s also nice how Nigerian scammers can now generate semi-clean and contextual English without any effort. I bet the scams work on a lot of people … Continue reading Onesided AI Conversations with Graham

The author reminisces about childhood treats, contrasting home-baked goods with processed snacks. A standout memory involves a Little Debbie Cupcake shared at a sawmill, evoking nostalgia.

Zara and Kpleeb make plans for how to move forward in their quest to find Nidix and the Xih.

By Josh and Becca Fritchie I just finished a couple of books I bought for one of my kids and thought I would post a review. A little background: I recently participated in a book Festival and met a nice couple who have these two books written for youth. I bought both books and my … Continue reading The Shatterland Chronicles

The perception of time speeding up with age relates to fewer new experiences leading to less vivid memories. Technology enhances efficiency in younger people, possibly leading to this phenomenon. Embracing aging with purpose and sharing wisdom can create joy and satisfaction in life.