Laura Simms
@speakersimms.bsky.social
Insurance loss control consultant (I find monsters under the bed for commercial and industrial accounts)
My husband (before Parkinson’s) ran marathons and always talked about time w/other runners. He was 50 when he started running and 63 when he couldn’t run any longer. I think he was inspired by a young runner he passed on Ambassador Bridge yelling “I hope when I’m as old as you I can run that fast.”
December 20, 2025 at 11:30 PM
My husband (before Parkinson’s) ran marathons and always talked about time w/other runners. He was 50 when he started running and 63 when he couldn’t run any longer. I think he was inspired by a young runner he passed on Ambassador Bridge yelling “I hope when I’m as old as you I can run that fast.”
Men delivered my babies.
December 16, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Men delivered my babies.
Same here. If the underwear doesn't get me, I've got two more chances to end it with socks. I always try to step into them without holding on to anything because I think it makes me superior to the other (imaginary) people in the room.
December 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Same here. If the underwear doesn't get me, I've got two more chances to end it with socks. I always try to step into them without holding on to anything because I think it makes me superior to the other (imaginary) people in the room.
I hate doing that. My son’s 1st wife was a graphic designer and she loved wrapping presents. I wonder if it’s bad form to call her and ask her to do that for me since she’s had no contact w/us for >10 yrs!
December 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I hate doing that. My son’s 1st wife was a graphic designer and she loved wrapping presents. I wonder if it’s bad form to call her and ask her to do that for me since she’s had no contact w/us for >10 yrs!
Yes. It’s on AMERICAN MASTERS. I’m 66 and remember DVD SHOW w/ Mary Tyler Moore. You will laugh out loud at some of the clips they play.
December 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Yes. It’s on AMERICAN MASTERS. I’m 66 and remember DVD SHOW w/ Mary Tyler Moore. You will laugh out loud at some of the clips they play.
I go to bed that time every night, but stayed up later to stream a PBS tribute to Dick Van Dyke. I couldn’t find what time my local station planned to broadcast, but it was available in the PBS app. It’s worth staying up for. I think you’re a night owl anyway, so watch if you can’t sleep.
December 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I go to bed that time every night, but stayed up later to stream a PBS tribute to Dick Van Dyke. I couldn’t find what time my local station planned to broadcast, but it was available in the PBS app. It’s worth staying up for. I think you’re a night owl anyway, so watch if you can’t sleep.
I suggest composite toe that meets a 75 lb drop test. Steel is used now typically only in environments where static dissipation is required. Steel is conductive and can be bad if there’s an electrical accident. Look for ASTM2413-18 rated boots. DM if you need more info. I’m an OSHA trainer.
December 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I suggest composite toe that meets a 75 lb drop test. Steel is used now typically only in environments where static dissipation is required. Steel is conductive and can be bad if there’s an electrical accident. Look for ASTM2413-18 rated boots. DM if you need more info. I’m an OSHA trainer.
I was just thinking about the TOY STORY scene where Mrs Potato Head puts extra features in Mr Potato Head’s rear and says “I packed your angry eyes.” It sounds like someone needs to do that for you!
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I was just thinking about the TOY STORY scene where Mrs Potato Head puts extra features in Mr Potato Head’s rear and says “I packed your angry eyes.” It sounds like someone needs to do that for you!
Tennessee Plates” is the opening song in THELMA & LOUISE. It’s a favorite.
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Tennessee Plates” is the opening song in THELMA & LOUISE. It’s a favorite.
I traveled 200 nights/yr 2007-14. I got to be a pro!
December 8, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I traveled 200 nights/yr 2007-14. I got to be a pro!
Nah, I am a normal person who joined the club of people with chronic conditions. A book called I HAD BRAIN SURGERY, WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE? helped me understand that those who haven’t experienced what I have are clueless, BUT they have their own issues that I don’t comprehend.
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Nah, I am a normal person who joined the club of people with chronic conditions. A book called I HAD BRAIN SURGERY, WHAT’S YOUR EXCUSE? helped me understand that those who haven’t experienced what I have are clueless, BUT they have their own issues that I don’t comprehend.
I am disappointed the Bruce stress test wasn’t named for Jenner. I looked it up.
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I am disappointed the Bruce stress test wasn’t named for Jenner. I looked it up.
I hope you do better than I did on the pre- and post-neurosurgery cognitive tests. I tried to study the 2nd time. A certain less-than-intelligent politician summed it up “person, woman, man, camera, TV” in 2020. I wish I’d memorized that in 2004!
December 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I hope you do better than I did on the pre- and post-neurosurgery cognitive tests. I tried to study the 2nd time. A certain less-than-intelligent politician summed it up “person, woman, man, camera, TV” in 2020. I wish I’d memorized that in 2004!
Tina Fey wrote in BOSSYPANTS: “The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready; it goes on because it’s 11:30.”
December 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Tina Fey wrote in BOSSYPANTS: “The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready; it goes on because it’s 11:30.”
Did you get someone out to fix the furnace?
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Did you get someone out to fix the furnace?
After brain surgery, my dr said, “Sure, you can take a shower. Shower with someone you trust.” I asked him if he’d shower with me!
December 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
After brain surgery, my dr said, “Sure, you can take a shower. Shower with someone you trust.” I asked him if he’d shower with me!
Oh, my! I am sorry about the heat.
December 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Oh, my! I am sorry about the heat.
It’s great. We hired a local handyman (we’ve used him before) for picture hanging and emotional support. He had great ideas, and is doing more tomorrow. He came in and asked where Dixie was!
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It’s great. We hired a local handyman (we’ve used him before) for picture hanging and emotional support. He had great ideas, and is doing more tomorrow. He came in and asked where Dixie was!