The Man Who Thanked Sea Gulls

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Pierette Simpson

This is a beautiful and compelling survival story with an ocean of gratitude for a “special” sea gull. It was sent to me by a lovely woman who attended one of my survival presentations on the Andrea Doria. Now I … Continue reading →

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Darwinist Survival: Up Close and Personal

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Pierette Simpson

1706 people almost died suddenly as our Italian luxury liner, Andrea Doria, was penetrated by the Swedish liner, Stockholm. My grandparents and I were immigrating to America (from Italy) as we experienced the most catastrophic collision in history during peacetime … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATE SUMMER

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Pierette Simpson

You’re wondering what this post celebrating summer has to do with saving our seas, right? After reading the narrative below and watching Louis Armstrong sing “It’s a Wonderful World” –one more time, I asked myself: would the jazz man from New … Continue reading →

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For Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Pierette Simpson

The following excerpt is the ending to my short story in the Thank God I…book series. It expresses my gratitude for what I’ve learned from being part of the most calamitous collision at sea AND the greatest sea rescue in … Continue reading →

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