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From Luke Skywalker to Barney Busrider to … ?

On February 9, 2019February 9, 2019 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories2 Comments

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

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.

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.

What Do You Want for Father’s Day, Dad?

On June 17, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice3 Comments

For my twentieth Fathers Day, I don’t need much. But here are a few things I really want.

Two Cheers for the Old Home Phone

On April 15, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories5 Comments

Telephones used to be attached to walls and transmit only voices. In some ways, that was better.

My Dorm Life Advice

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

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

Killer/Queen

On August 6, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

The important lesson I learned from my daughter's experimentation with eye makeup.

Why I Wink

On July 29, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories4 Comments

One of my daughters recently asked why I "always" wink at her. The answer has to do with silent connections formed in my distant past.

Life Is a True Story

On June 11, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly Advice4 Comments

Your life is a story you get to write. You have to be true to the hard realities, but there's room for artistic license.

Don’t Expect Laundry Service

On May 20, 2017September 16, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

One of the keys to happiness and success is managing expectations--especially your own.

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