Hi, it's Colton.

 Hello Blogging world,

    Stephen R Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, once said, “Strength lies in differences, not in similarities.” I hope that by joining you all here in the Blogging World, we can enjoy and engage in uplifting and mind opening conversations! Despite growing up in the age of technology, this is my first time blogging! I have high hopes of making new friends, learning new perspectives, and ultimately growing stronger together in our beliefs, opinions and love for one another!

Colton Simpson

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