There is something insouciant and boyish about the sockless ankle in summer. Russell Smith ankleboyishinsouciant Change image and share on social
If people didn't read books on the subway, underground journeys would be dreary. Russell Smith bookdrearyjourney Change image and share on social
What is a literary festival? Imagine a sort of cross between school and church. There are no actual festivities; what there are is a lot of public readings. Russell Smith actualchurchcross Change image and share on social
A song is a short composition for voice and instruments. It is a piece of sung poetry set to music. It is usually only a few minutes long. Russell Smith compositioninstrumentlong Change image and share on social
Canadian writers don't live in gated mansions; you can just talk to them when you see them lining up at the Second Cup. Russell Smith canadiancupgate Change image and share on social
Songs are great. I love songs. I sing them in the shower sometimes. They can be poignant or cheery or angry, and they can have catchy and satisfying melodies. There's nothing wrong with songs. Russell Smith angrycatchycheery Change image and share on social
What makes a publisher decide to market a book to a particular audience is not the subject matter but the style. Russell Smith audiencebookdecide Change image and share on social
What I don't understand is why men have decided that they like wearing hats indoors. It makes no sense to me. Russell Smith decidehatindoor Change image and share on social
Only a tiny portion of music history involves a singer and a lyric. Songs in music are generally thought to be a minor form. Russell Smith formgenerallyhistory Change image and share on social
Most critics of gender division are women, and they're worried about girls and the roles presented for them by gendered entertainments. They are quite right to be. Telling girls that the cars and the guns are beyond their domain of expertise, and that they should content themselves with clothes and friendships, is limiting. Russell Smith carclothecontent share on social