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We Hold These Truths

On June 13, 2026 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

As the USA approaches its 250th birthday, please pause to consider these four often-overlooked words.

Our Era Is Not “Post-Truth,” It’s “Loyalty-First”

On September 7, 2025September 8, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn Words, Words, WordsLeave a comment

In the history of truth, questions of loyalty came before questions of accuracy. In our current cultural moment, questions of loyalty seem to be ascending again, with some potentially dire consequences.

What My Daughter’s Drawing Taught Me About Words

On February 10, 2025 By Steve SampsonIn Words, Words, Words2 Comments

Language is a maker, not a mirror. And continuing to use it creatively is now more important than ever. 

Don’t Let Yourself Be Too Complete

On March 5, 2018October 8, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

Nature and culture conspire to create people who are never quite complete. And it's a good thing, too.

Why Words Matter

On July 16, 2017December 19, 2023 By Steve SampsonIn 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.

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