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Easier Isn’t Better

On June 27, 2026September 24, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

The better way isn’t the easier one; it’s whichever one leads to greater fulfillment. Even if it includes freezing nights, Grandma’s guilt trips, and a gold 1970 Chevy Nova on a winding West Virginia country road.

Sometimes the Deep Magic Prevails

On July 12, 2025July 20, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn Musings3 Comments

Reflections from a wedding on a Blue Ridge mountainside.

You Gotta Help

On May 19, 2024September 24, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

It is not your job alone to save the world. But it is your job—it is everyone's job—to help.

Time Is The Real Bottom Line

On December 17, 2018March 26, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice5 Comments

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

Should I Try to Make a Career Out of Doing What I Love?

On September 8, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

My basic advice on finding a good career path.

What Makes for a Good Marriage?

On July 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

Glancing at a friend's wedding photos recently got me thinking about the ingredients of a good relationship.

Don’t You Want Me to Be Happy?

On July 2, 2017December 20, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice2 Comments

Once upon a time, a little girl of mine begged me for an extra special treat. Here's how I responded.

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