Steven J. SmithThe Insecurities of Tom Buchanan and Curley: Examining Toxic Masculinity in The Great Gatsby and…America had two very different mindsets in two decades. The 1920s spotlighted jazz, bootleggers, and extravagant wealth, while the 1930s…13 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
Steven J. SmithFinal Thoughts and Words: Linguistic Value and The RoadCormac McCarthy’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Road, follows the journey of a father and his son — known in the story as “the man”…10 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
Steven J. SmithBuried TreasureThe streets of Leone, Texas were blanketed in dust — the confetti of poverty and neglect. It made the sidewalks slick, causing me to slip…8 min read·Dec 29, 2018----
Steven J. SmithFaraldoVince and I sat on our dusty porch as sunset blanketed the street in blood-red light. Mold and decay defiled the once beautiful homes, and…8 min read·Nov 11, 2017--1--1
Steven J. SmithFilm Friday (On a Sunday): Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.My girlfriend doesn’t get emotional during movies. She just doesn’t. She’s told me many times that she could watch Marley and Me without…3 min read·May 28, 2017----
Steven J. SmithFilm Friday (On a Saturday): How Three Hour Movies Can Feel Much Shorter **Spoilers**If someone was to ask me what my three favorite movies of all time would be, my answer would be The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly; The…5 min read·May 20, 2017----
Steven J. SmithRandom Word Story (RWS): CemeteryMy least favorite place to be while writing is my dorm room. It’s a world full of distractions: Netflix, PlayStation, my bed. It’s…3 min read·May 15, 2017----
