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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.

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

On June 17, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

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

Two Lessons I Learned from My Labrador

On October 1, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

Walking 6,000 miles with Bo has taught me at least a couple of things.

Don’t Expect Laundry Service

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

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

4 Things I Expect from You

On August 4, 2016November 20, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

Note: the things I expect may not be exactly what you expected.

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