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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.

The Best Gift I’ve Ever Given

On December 3, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Twenty-four years ago, I gave the best gift I've ever given. It involved international commerce, red-and-blue flower petals, and the mouth of a wolf. Here's the story ...

Don’t Expect Laundry Service

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

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

If You Can Read This, Thank Ms. Aspinall 

On November 19, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories21 Comments

This week, I paused to think about the things I have to be thankful for--and remembered a teacher from Annandale High School.

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