Susan Arnout Smith

First, I need to say, I send compassion to those out of work, in pain or hungry, the ones afraid they could lose their homes, or even worse, a loved one, to this terrible and awful thing.  Or already have.…

Once upon a time, in a place far away when the words ‘social distancing’ had never come into play, my husband and I attended a gathering.  The place and time isn’t important, nor is the nature of the group. I…

Our avowed aim every month is to fling some Light. Just that. A small piece, yes, but in a world with so many anxious, worried hearts, a worthy one. We were almost ready to ‘go to post’ with March’s newsletter,…

A month…? Really? A twelfth of this year has already wheeled past and vanished into snips—the tiniest of memories and moments. Our lives are small in this immense, mysterious galaxy, and yet infinitely powerful. And big. The bigness comes every…

Why not? As this year ends and a new decade begins, I want to thank those of you I know personally, and those known by me only online. Your encouragement, ideas and positive light in this world help inspire people…

I’m happy to report that I was able to play a small part as an executive producer in the production of a new documentary: James Hubbell: Between Heaven and Earth.   First, a note about James. No, he’s not connected…

An Open Letter about God’s Photo Album and winning the Grand Prize for The Faith in Film International Screenwriting Competition. I've been working on the screenplay for GOD’S PHOTO ALBUM since the year 2000. That's when I acquired the rights…

Wow. Just received the official word my screenplay, GOD'S PHOTO ALBUM, (based on the book, God's Photo Album, by Shelly Mecum), has just won the Grand Prize in the Faith in Films International Screenwriting competition. As the winner, my script…

Settings. Today we start a new set of vlogs covering that very thing.