Mary Simpson
Mary Simpson holds a BA in journalism and an MA in English from the University of North Texas. After living in all of the major cities of Texas, she has made her way back to the town where she attended college.
Her job history includes journalistic positions on several small newspapers. She was Assistant Editor on Dallas-based Petroleum Engineer magazine and worked on assignment for Denton Today magazine. For 18 years she was an employee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in various capacities. The last three years of her FEMA stint, she put out a monthly newsletter, The Clarion, for the facility.
Cooking, books and movies, gardening, dogs and traveling in Mexico are among her passions. She has written on these and other subjects for Suite 101 since 2010.
Latest Articles
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Elizabeth II's 1947 Wedding Symbolized Hope
British subjects, weary from the demands and deprivations of World War II, delighted in the love match of their Princess Elizabeth and Greek Prince Philip.
Jan 25, 2011
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Nurse Anesthetists Rank High in Pay, Responsibilities
Non-physicians administer over 30 million anesthetics in America each year. Nurse anesthetists have been practicing since the Civil War.
Dec 4, 2010
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Main Street Bethlehem Brings Ancient Palestine to Burnet, Texas
For six days each December a block in this Hill Country community is caught in a time warp and becomes the town of Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth.
Nov 4, 2010
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Bake Creepy Eyeball Cookies for Halloween
Halloween has become a time to look death in the face and show we are not afraid, as well as a time to enjoy sweet treats. These cookies let you do both.
Oct 6, 2010
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The Bottle Tree, an Enduring Piece of Southern Garden Decor
Early slaves brought the tradition with them from Africa. Hanging colored bottles from trees was intended to ward off evil spirits.
Aug 28, 2010
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New Stimulant for Collagen Regrowth: LED Lights
LED lights are proving capable of reversing the effects of skin aging by spurring cellular activity in the dermal cells, which boosts collagen production.
Aug 14, 2010
- Mary Simpson
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Monkey Helpers Ease the Daily Struggles of Quadriplegics
By becoming the hands of quadriplegics and other mobility-impaired individuals, these unusual service animals allow them to live more independently.
Jul 29, 2010
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Why the Gulf of Mexico's Loop Current Matters So Much
Now entering hurricane season's most active period and struggling with the Gulf oil spill's aftermath, scientists closely observe this oceanic wild card.
Jul 24, 2010
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The Longevity of The Old Farmer's Almanac
Launched during George Washington's first term, The Old Farmer's Almanac is the oldest periodical in continuous publication in the United States.
Jul 16, 2010
- Mary Simpson
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Bookmarks: First U.S. Library Branch in a Mall
The Dallas Public Library's unique children's library located in NorthPark Center enjoys tremendous success in its efforts to make reading convenient.
Jul 11, 2010
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