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What My Daughter’s Drawing Taught Me About Words

On February 10, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn Words, Words, Words2 Comments

Language is a maker, not a mirror. And continuing to use it creatively is now more important than ever. 

What If I Get Rejected?

On April 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

Rejection is a bummer, for sure, but it's better than the alternative.

So What’s Stopping You?

On November 5, 2017November 5, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Whenever you think you can't do something, you should pause to ask what's really stopping you.

Why Metalfest Matters

On September 24, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

What I've learned from banging out beats behind my most metal friends and neighbors.

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