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What Is Patriotism?

On December 6, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Here are some thoughts on a crucial current topic. Not my thoughts. The thoughts of one of America's original patriots.

Why Can’t I Just Make Up My Own Mind?

On October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Because your mind is basically a hypersensitive elephant with an untrained rider on top.

How Small Is “Nano” Small?

On October 5, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

You probably know that nanotechnology operates at very small scales. But just how small is “nano” small? Let's look for a little perspective.

Why Do We Keep So Much Stuff?

On October 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Keep less. Delete more. Live better.

Should I Try to Make a Career Out of Doing What I Love?

On September 8, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

My basic advice on finding a good career path.

Why Do I Have to Clean It Up?

On August 19, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

The Cleaning Fairy isn't coming, so you'd best be prepared to blot.

What Makes for a Good Marriage?

On July 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

Are the New Ways Better than the Old, or Vice Versa?

On July 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

In adolescence, we all seek to innovate. By middle age, we're more likely to like traditions. And in some ways, we're right all along.

What Do You Want for Father’s Day, Dad?

On June 17, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

For my twentieth Fathers Day, I don’t need much. But here are a few things I really want.

What Metrics Should We Use to Measure Success?

On May 22, 2018December 10, 2018 By stsampsonIn Musings2 Comments

Metrics are powerful tools, but they often miss crucial truths.

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