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Shelley Simpson
May28
Remembering
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

    Last weekend, in observance of Memorial Day, we commemorated those who fought to safeguard our Democracy. We remembered those who died to ensure that we could continue striving towards what remains for some an elusive “more perfect union,” a national where all people can enjoy the “right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”   For so

Shelley Simpson
Dec11
Gesundheit
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

For years I have been part of a study group that explores ancients texts. It serves as a religious exercise, a connection to our history, and for me it serves as an exercise in self-exploration. At times we have spent an hour focused on the meaning of one word and how it might apply to modern life.      Recently we studied a passage focused on bles

Shelley Simpson
May24
That Was Then
Posted By : Shelley Simpson

The concept of “good old days” is a puzzlement.  What stage of life doesn’t come with challenges? I don’t want to go through my early teens again – no way! And truth be told, the 1950s were not so great. My philosophy is that the best is yet to come.   Sure, I love old movies and music; I love old cars – clothing styles from the past, however, are