Berry Simpson

      On my backpack that I carry around every day, the one that has my books and journal and sudoku puzzles and Bible in it, I have two patches that Cyndi sewed on for me. …

      When was the last time you went searching for someone to show kindness? For me – too long. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever searched very hard. …

      Our original plan to view the eclipse: Monday morning Cyndi and I were going to drive to Mansfield, Texas, (since it was in the Zone of Totality, a phrase I love to …

      It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the time for making lists. I love lists. They make me happy, calm me down, and push me forward into the future – especially …

      Wednesday night was when it began. During church orchestra rehearsal for our upcoming Christmas production.       While counting rests I …

       Last Friday morning I was sitting in my favorite Whataburger booth when I read from my Daily Chronological Bible. I already knew what it would say. I’d been …

      Saturday, October 7th, my brother, Carroll, and I rode the Paluxy Pedal in Glen Rose. This was my fourth time riding this, and our second time to ride this together. …

       The first thing we saw after exiting the rental car shuttle bus and entering the doors at the Denver International Airport terminal was a long line of people with …

       Cyndi and I have traveled more than usual this past spring, including two international trips. I thought we were done for the year until Cyndi signed up for an …

       I received a letter recently from Stan Blevins, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ackerly, Texas, and Lynda Perry, Chair of the Anniversary Committee. It was …

       Cyndi and I married on July 28, 1979, so this summer is our 44th anniversary. A few years ago I realized one way to celebrate was to spread love around, give love …

       This was a comment made to Lisa Thompson by one of her climbing partners as they were preparing to practice crossing a ladder across a crevasse with crampons …