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What I Learned When Dad Was Dying

On July 20, 2025 By stsampsonIn Musings1 Comment

Paying attention to what matters most is harder than ever—and just as important as it always has been.

Sometimes the Deep Magic Prevails

On July 12, 2025July 20, 2025 By stsampsonIn Musings3 Comments

Reflections from a wedding on a Blue Ridge mountainside.

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.

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 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.

Holding On and Letting Go

On March 26, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

I've learned many things as the father of teenage girls, but I'm still working on the art of holding on by letting go.

My Father’s Secret Strength

On June 18, 2016July 29, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

It's about building up, not tearing down.

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