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Truths & Wonders

Reflections from a lifelong journey of learning

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Author: stsampson

Writer, husband, father, drummer, and would-be wise old wizard--not necessarily in that order. Founder of Better Word Partners LLC.

Forget the Pictures, Remember the Kindness

On July 2, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

When we try to capture memories in pictures, we may well be forgetting something.

Your Mind is a Nonfiction Writer

On June 29, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, Words3 Comments

Your mind is in the business of constantly creating stories. Are you editing them?

My Father’s Secret Strength

On June 18, 2016July 29, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

It's about building up, not tearing down.

The Other 7 Billion of Us

On June 14, 2016 By stsampsonIn Musings3 Comments

Today, nearly everyone in the world chose not to kill anyone.

Brain-Building Advice from Sherlock Holmes

On June 5, 2016June 5, 2016 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

What you need to remember if you really don't don't want to forget.

America’s Greatest Memorial

On May 28, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Question: What should every American do on Memorial Day? Answer: Follow Abe Lincoln's lead.

Failing Forward 500 Meters

On May 21, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories3 Comments

The comically true story of my sad debut as a high school swimmer.

(The Lack of) Truth in Advertising; Or, Why Honesty Is More Important than Accuracy

On May 15, 2016January 3, 2024 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

What I learned from watching a pharmaceutical ad with my daughter.

The Best Advice My Mom Ever Gave Me

On May 8, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

It all has to do with not letting the really big chance pass you by.

How to Greet the World

On May 1, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories6 Comments

Here's what I learned from watching my mother sing Christmas carols in a nursing home.

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