Cassie Simmons
Your favorite OIC storyteller!
Big Noisy Scare
Arriving home late and falling asleep on the couch turns into chaos when a thunderous “bang” wakes the entire house.
Follow the stink
As a curious child, Cassie innocently follows a mysterious smell straight to their father—loudly announcing “Daddy stinks!”
Gum Problem
At a basketball game at MSD, a piece of gum accidentally flew out during a joke and landed in a girl’s beautiful hair, stopping the game as everyone stared.
Nose Deaf?
Cassie shares an embarrassing and hilarious moment in the kitchen when a hearing friend assumes Deaf people can’t detect a fart. As the smell spreads, the Deaf and DeafBlind friends quickly prove the misconception wrong—reminding everyone that while ears may be Deaf, noses definitely are not.
Dad Races Deafies
Cassie recounts how her thrill-seeking dad loved racing Deaf friends on the way to her school bus. Calm and confident, he gave racers a head start, took secret shortcuts, and always arrived first—leaving her terrified, windblown, and forever scarred from fast driving.
Lightpole Karma
After enduring her mother’s embarrassing reminders and unwanted goodbye kisses, Cassie heads out with a friend who teases her mercilessly.
Pepsi Thief
Cassie catches her diabetic father sneaking into her mother’s room night after night to steal regular Pepsi he’s forbidden to drink. When the missing soda is blamed on Cassie, the truth finally comes out in a dramatic late-night bust—ending with shattered bottles, a guilty dad, and the end of the Pepsi theft for good.
My Unforgettable Prom WalkÂ
As a tomboy senior heading to prom, Cassie reluctantly gives in to wearing a dress—one chosen not by her, but by her emotional and determined mother.
I hate shots!
She shares memories of dorm life, strict housemothers, oral-only classrooms, friendships, and the long trips between school and home.
Cassie Craves Chocolate
Cassie shares her love of chocolate and the lengths she is willing to go to satisfy a craving.
Ice Cream with Extra Topping
Cassie shares a humorous story involving ice cream, toppings, and a situation that many of us can probably relate to.
