Hawthorne Smith, PhDMar 15, 20211 minDirector's Corner - March 2021Good people, I was deeply moved by President Biden’s speech last night.
Hawthorne Smith, PhDDec 28, 20204 minDirector's Corner - December 2020What do you say to someone who is courageous enough to admit that they are ready to give up?
Hawthorne Smith, PhDNov 3, 20203 minDirector's Corner - November 2020Certainty amid uncertainty. No, I do not have any insider information regarding the outcome of today’s election.
Hawthorne Smith, PhDOct 7, 20204 minDirector's Corner - October 2020I played music yesterday. This may not seem like earth-shattering news – as I’ve played music for decades, and have even played some solo...
Hawthorne Smith, PhDJul 20, 20204 minDirector's Corner - July 2020Mourning involves much more than sadness. Though negative emotions – such as remorse, regret, anxiety, anger, helplessness, and...
Hawthorne Smith, PhDJun 26, 20203 minInternational Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2020Unbelievably, we are arriving at the halfway point in the year.
Hawthorne Smith, PhDJun 4, 20204 minDirector's Corner - June 2020Take a deep breath… Hold it for a bit. Reflect upon it. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Recognize it as the blessing it is.
Hawthorne Smith, PhDApr 8, 20202 minDirector's Corner - April 2020“Essential.” Clearly defined as “fundamental or central to the nature of something or someone,” this word has taken on an even more...
Hawthorne Smith, PhDMar 20, 20204 minDirector's Corner - March 2020I have started to write this “Director’s Corner” at least five times since January.
Hawthorne Smith, PhDNov 19, 20194 minDirector's Corner - November 2019The crisp autumn air heralds a change of season and offers a chance to reflect – as one enjoys the fruits of the harvest. It remains for...
Hawthorne Smith, PhDSep 24, 20194 minDirector’s Corner - September 2019I saw a dead man come back to life today. There was no magic involved, but it was a miracle nonetheless. In order to escape his country,...
Hawthorne Smith, PhDJul 25, 20193 minBlessings, challenges, blessings… July Director's Corner with Dr. SmithThese past weeks have been tumultuous, unwieldy, and remarkable for PSOT and our community. So much has happened. So much is being...
Hawthorne Smith, PhDMar 25, 20193 minDirector's Corner - March 2019If you travel by plane and there is a sudden need for oxygen, you are instructed to secure your own mask before helping others to do so....
Hawthorne Smith, PhDFeb 22, 20193 minDirector's Corner - February 2019I don’t recall ever seeing someone so tired. The red-eyed man could barely raise his head to meet my gaze as he handed me the explanatory...