by Barbara Smith | May 1, 2018 | Painting & Writing
Guilt: A Reason to Dismiss Christianity In an entry in The Journal Keeper Phyllis Theroux concluded that, “. . . it was the guilt-inducing aspect of Christianity that felt so wrong,” for her. (Page 121-122) That rang a bell! I was raised in the church and I too heard... 
by Barbara Smith | Jun 27, 2015 | Personal Pigeonholes
I am not sure Sarah Hepola and I would have been drinking buddies. But I am glad the Dallas Morning News introduced her to me via an interview. I never liked drinking with friends who might need tending during the times I wanted to drink, no matter how funny or smart,... 
by Barbara Smith | Mar 14, 2015 | Painting & Writing
Although one reviewer on Amazon.com called this book pabulum, I say pabulum is a good and necessary source of nutrients for folks at certain ages and stages. Approaching a second run at childhood, I welcome an opportunity to reacquaint myself with characters, their... 
by Barbara Smith | May 28, 2013 | Painting & Writing
On one level, the novel reminds me of The Great Gatsby – for it is an insightful encapsulation of despair and depravity – and Mr. Beha is an erudite and elegant writer whose dialogue and descriptions capture the world-weariness of many young people. As Scott...