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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.

Why Does Rage Bait Work?

On December 22, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No one wants to be mad all the time. So why does social media constantly tempt us with rage bait? And why do we consistently bite?

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