June 1, 2017 It took three weeks for me to make this day happen. Maybe I was taking my time carefully sorting and tossing as I cleaned-out my office or maybe I was holding-on just a little longer. Needless to … Continue reading And Then There Was WOSC
May 3, 2017 I’ve got some news, and, in typical Emily form, I’m going to spin it into a story. Hopefully, you stay hooked until the end. Have you ever stopped to think about what you might do if you … Continue reading Change, Fear, and Opportunity
April 9, 2017 While preparing to head out for my long run late this afternoon (I had to wait for it to cool down, a bit), Tilden came inside and said, “Mama, Taylor and I want to run with you … Continue reading Take the Time
March 10, 2017 She’s pretty well the coolest lady I know! It’s said, we should lead by example, and she’s certainly taught me the importance of giving my time and expecting nothing in return. The joy of service is obvious … Continue reading My Mom
February 4, 2017 For 9.5 years I’ve often been introduced as, “This is Emily Smith, her husband is the Rodeo Coach at WOSC.” All of that changed last week. Here’s a little snippet of my reflections. It’s long, please bear … Continue reading An End and A Beginning
January 24, 2017 “A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” My mom taped that quote to my bedside table a few decades ago. It … Continue reading God Winks
November 11, 2016 Over the years I’ve become quite sappy. I like to blame my father-in-law, as he was always one to cry at the silliest of things. I wasn’t always this way. In fact, I distinctly remember the first time that a “moment” made me tear up. It snuck-up on me and caught me quite off guard. I recall my feelings of sheepishness, but at the same time, I knew that my tears were certainly not unfounded, given the circumstances. Yet, my memory would not be so vivid, if the actual moment were not so meaningful….I was at my … Continue reading Veterans Day 2016
