MJ Simpson

Contributing Editor

With decades as a local government communicator, M.J.'s style is a mix of Southern kindness and Midwestern straight talk. Fun fact: she learned to whitewater canoe at age 30 by paddling rivers 100+ days in a year. Now she's aiming to lean into retirement with the same vigor.

Posts by MJ Simpson

The Soul of Certain Possessions

MJ Simpson, our Contributing Editor and resident whitewater paddler has a story about possessions. Not accumulating them, hardly. But passing them down from one person to the next, and to the next. It's what we should do with our possessions, it's what the paddling community teaches us to do.

OK Retirees; Give Me Your Best Shot

Transitioning into retirement might not be easy for everyone. MJ Simpson gets personal with her challenges. And you have the opportunity to get personal with MJ by lending her a hand, and some of your great advice.