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Seeing Is Not Believing

On May 16, 2021March 17, 2022 By Steve SampsonIn Musings1 Comment

We see a great deal that we fail to notice and which we therefore never believe.

From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?

On February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Reflections on the characters I’ve been, and the one I’m still becoming.

Are Resumes Ever True?

On February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Reflections on telling nonfiction from nonsense.

To Build a Bonfire

On April 9, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories3 Comments

Thirty years ago, I got lost in the wilderness--and found a feeling I've never forgotten.

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