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Sometimes the Scar Is Worth It

On June 21, 2026June 27, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn MemoirsLeave a comment

My earliest memory involves a soccer field, a broken beer bottle, and a choice that left a mark—a scar that still reminds me of my father.

Don’t Let Yourself Be Too Complete

On March 5, 2018October 8, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

Nature and culture conspire to create people who are never quite complete. And it's a good thing, too.

To Build a Bonfire

On April 9, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories3 Comments

Thirty years ago, I got lost in the wilderness--and found a feeling I've never forgotten.

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