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- Thomas Simmons
- Economist, Educator, Episcopalian, Bodybuilder, Beaches & Boating nut, Beer & Bourbon aficionado, Broadway-obsessed, New York Red Bulls MLS and MY Mets Fan, Political Progressive-Libertarian-
Independent, Gay, U S Coast Guard Auxiliarist, Iconographer, Animal Lover in Western Massachusetts who counts NYC and Cherry Grove (Fire Island) as "home."
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