Doris Smith lived in Fort Stockton, Texas, during her early years, graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in 1863, then Texas A&M University in 1971. Taught school 40 years, was a church organist for 15 years. During this time she and husband had four children. She collaborated in writing a book, "Informally Speaking" with her husband, Homer Smith.
Traveling across Texas in a wagon to owning hotels, Vashie's journals will reflect a life of tenacity and perseverance. Vashie's story will tug at your heart as she blooms and wilts in the sanctuary of this book. As you would press a favorite flower in your favorite book, so Vashie is preserved for many people to share in her story. As much as possible her history is true. Dialog is the author's.