As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.
Author: stsampson
Killer/Queen
The important lesson I learned from my daughter's experimentation with eye makeup.
Why I Wink
One of my daughters recently asked why I "always" wink at her. The answer has to do with silent connections formed in my distant past.
Why Words Matter
There's a very real sense in which words have conjured the world as we know it. Which is why we should treat them with care.
There Is More
There's much more to life than meets the eye, and we have to remember to look for it.
Don’t You Want Me to Be Happy?
Once upon a time, a little girl of mine begged me for an extra special treat. Here's how I responded.
Father Knows (You) Best
If you want to understand yourself better, ask your father. He's an expert on the subject of you.
Life Is a True Story
Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.
Dance On, New Adult
Three ideas about becoming a young adult--and preventing adulthood from growing old.
Don’t Expect Laundry Service
One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.