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You Can Stand on Your Head that Long

On March 22, 2020March 22, 2020 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice, Musings2 Comments

We’re all feeling cooped up and anxious and, yes, already a little bored. So what would my mother say?

Living with the Never-Ending Litany of Need

On March 9, 2019March 26, 2019 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice1 Comment

Having a long to-do list has its pros and cons.

From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?

On February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

Reflections on the characters I’ve been, and the one I’m still becoming.

What If I Get Rejected?

On April 29, 2018December 9, 2018 By stsampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

Rejection is a bummer, for sure, but it's better than the alternative.

Wiping Out

On September 4, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

What I learned from making a (slight) menace of myself on the ski slopes--and over cheese fries.

My Dorm Life Advice

On August 13, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

As our oldest daughter prepares for college, I'm thinking back on stories from my own dorm-life days.

Failing Forward 500 Meters

On May 21, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

The comically true story of my sad debut as a high school swimmer.

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