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10,000 Miles and One

On February 22, 2021February 23, 2021 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

Reflections on the journey of one man's best friend.

All You Need Is … Five Things

On January 30, 2021January 31, 2021 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

Love isn’t really all you need. But it’s right up there.

Living with the Never-Ending Litany of Need

On March 9, 2019March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

Having a long to-do list has its pros and cons.

From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?

On February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

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

Time Is The Real Bottom Line

On December 17, 2018March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

The familiar expression “time is money” has it almost exactly backwards. The bottom-line value isn’t money; it’s quality time.

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.

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 Does Christmas Mean to You?

On December 24, 2017December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

Every year at Christmas, I wait for a certain feeling to reach me. And at some point, it always does.

What to Do When You Feel Lost

On December 18, 2017January 7, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

You have a better chance of getting where you want to go by starting out lost and heading in the wrong direction than you do by just standing still.

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