Author Archives: Rep. Steven Smith

Yep, I said Merry Christmas, not Happy Holidays… although I do wish those for you as well.  When I was a kid, we wished people Merry Christmas because we genuinely wished them good tidings, and Christmas was what we did.  … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is here, turkey, stuffing, corn, mashed things with various types of sugar, and most of all, family. Don’t talk about politics today. Don’t talk about health care. Just take a break from the world, and enjoy the company of … Continue reading →

Losing Ray Burton is one of those things that makes it feel as though the world has changed.  Ray was the epitome of the happy good guy.  Even when you disagreed with him, you liked him.  Ray was able to … Continue reading →