The Linda’s Life Blog
Stories, reflections, and insights from Linda Smith on advocacy, nonprofit leadership, family, and the life experiences that have shaped her journey as a speaker, author, and champion for individuals with disabilities.
An Extraordinary Sister
An Extraordinary Sister “I am sorry to tell you that your sister died today.” This dreadful message from British Columbia,
Writing a Memoir: A Daunting Journey
Writing a Memoir: A Daunting Journey Writing a book is hard; writing a memoir is harder; and yet, here I
Eternally Optimistic
Eternally Optimistic The way we choose to think, positive or negative, has a great impact on the final outcome and
Angels Who Walk Amongst Us
Angels Who Walk Amongst Us It’s the end of October, a month that holds special meaning to me because in
Being Human In Iceland
Being Human in Iceland To be human is to move around, to exchange with other cultures, to know other places.
Angst of an Overachiever
Angst of an Overachiever I recently returned from a seven-day journey to Baja with plans to revive, renew, and detox
It’s time to fearlessly face a new world
It's time to fearlessly face a new world. Many nonprofit leaders have been left shaken; shell shocked, unsure of how
Love is at the Core
Acts of generosity can take many forms, but love is always at the core. I have devoted much of my