Rue J. Smith

Is the manifestation of his creator and is a collective of the creator’s shared experiences. He was born in a small town in Illinois in 1982, grew up in a close, nuclear family, with a large extented family. He learned at a very young age that he had a different view of the world. While not as cherished as it is now, Rue embraced his own style and creativity, celebrating his unique view of who he is and the world around him. Along with his creativity, he has always been an enthuiast of comedy, critical thinking, and kindness.

He joined the Marine Corps at age 17 and went to boot camp at Parris Island shortly after his 18th birthday. He served on active duty for seven years and the reserves for five years, activating briefly. He was promoted to the rank of SSgt, specializing in Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense.

Rue is recently divorced from his second marriage and has two children, a froglet and an adult frog. He spends a lot of his time engaged in any activity that his frogs can conjure to include:

• Backyard Chickens

• Taxedermy

• Animation