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Reflections from a lifelong journey of learning

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My Dorm Life Advice

On August 13, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.

Killer/Queen

On August 6, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

The important lesson I learned from my daughter's experimentation with eye makeup.

Why I Wink

On July 29, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories4 Comments

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

On July 16, 2017December 19, 2023 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

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

On July 10, 2017December 20, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

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?

On July 2, 2017December 20, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

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

On June 24, 2017December 20, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

If you want to understand yourself better, ask your father. He's an expert on the subject of you.

Life Is a True Story

On June 11, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

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

On May 27, 2017January 5, 2026 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Three ideas about becoming a young adult--and preventing adulthood from growing old.

Don’t Expect Laundry Service

On May 20, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.

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