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Nothing Much and the Center of Everything

On January 21, 2019March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

A brief reflection on the otherworldly importance of each of us—and why you should do your homework.

There Is More

On July 10, 2017December 20, 2023 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

There's much more to life than meets the eye, and we have to remember to look for it.

To Build a Bonfire

On April 9, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories3 Comments

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

4 Things that Can’t Be Counted

On March 5, 2017September 19, 2017 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

What gets measured gets done. But what can't be measured may be more important.

Unmediating

On January 8, 2017October 7, 2023 By stsampsonIn Musings1 Comment

How I learned to see farther and understand more deeply by following my dog's nose.

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