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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.

Someday You’ll See Things Differently

On January 14, 2018 By stsampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

No matter how well you know a thing now, it will likely look different to you someday, after your next existential transition.

The Story of the Star Wars Storybook

On August 27, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Formative MemoriesLeave a comment

A long time ago, in a make-believe galaxy not far away, I pretended to be Luke Skywalker. Here's how that turned out.

Why Words Matter

On July 16, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

There's a very real sense in which words have conjured the world as we know it. Which is why we should treat them with care.

Life Is a True Story

On June 11, 2017September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn 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.

The Best Fake News Story Ever

On December 23, 2016September 16, 2017 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

Think fake news is a serious issue? You're right. Think it's a recent invention? Not quite.

Your Mind is a Nonfiction Writer

On June 29, 2016November 20, 2017 By stsampsonIn Words, Words, Words3 Comments

Your mind is in the business of constantly creating stories. Are you editing them?

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