The Geography of Connection

Why the Left’s Patriotism Problem is Actually Exhaustion

A July 4th Reflection

Jun 28 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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I Thought I was Reinventing Myself

I read somewhere that transformation—an internal change that women experience—is a part of reinvention.

Jun 15 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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May 2026

Where It All Began

I used to believe belonging was something you earned through effort.

May 31 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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The Escalator Dance

I’m late even as the red line Metro speeds ahead during the morning rush hour.

May 17 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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Am I Becoming My Mother?

I am in a daydream: the sun shines even amidst the gray clouds hanging in the sky—I go out to ride my bike even if I am going to get wet.

May 3 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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April 2026

When there are no tears

My brother died in November.

Apr 23 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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Work Harder, Try Harder

Work Harder, Try Harder

Apr 19 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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Letting Go to Stay Alive

For years, I believed that staying in motion was how I kept myself safe.

Apr 12 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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March 2026

How did I move?

Belonging in my body

Mar 28 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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We Think Belonging Requires Sameness. It Doesn’t.

Scenes of Connection

Mar 6 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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February 2026

Across the Armrest

I am headed home.

Feb 22 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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The Crossing

The girl passed by.

Feb 9 • Tracy Smith, Ph.D.

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