Michael SimmsJul 1, 20215 minSocial JusticeThe Courage of TeachersIn 1987, students gathered in front of the admin building angry over the corruption of the university’s board. The crowd was getting...
Michael SimmsMar 14, 20218 minPersonal EssaysThe Trojan WomenToday on the Classic Cars website, I saw an ad for a fully restored 1965 GMC pickup with a hard-shell camper hood, and I thought of Henry
Michael SimmsNov 28, 20205 minPersonal EssaysBlue NotesFrom a neighbor’s window, I hear Billy Joel’s carpe diem Only the Good Die Young in which he tries to convince a good Catholic girl
Michael SimmsSep 26, 20205 minHealth & NutritionA Few Thoughts from a Cowboy VeganI grew up in Texas beef country down the street from a world-famous barbecue stand. I didn’t become a vegan until I was 56 years old. I...