The perfect paradox of paralysis by imperfect peripheries

The perfect paradox of paralysis by imperfect peripheries is about perfectionism.

Suffering from Jupiter Ascenderitis Syndrome

Last night, Jupiter Ascending featured on my Smart TV’s movie playlist. Both for personal entertainment and research for my upcoming blog post and science fiction book. After two hours of special effects wrapped in a story with more twists than Chubby Checker, I realized most of my drafts suffer from a similar syndrome I’ve dubbed […]

Fireworks, Reflections and Recharged Batteries

A reflective New Year’s Eve moment: fireworks light up the sky as a camera fails, reminding us to embrace the present, recharge, and start fresh. A story of 2008 and new beginnings.

The McDonald’s Story

From my first Saturday job in 1996 at a computer retailer Coffee Saved My Day Once Before This coffee theme reminds me of a story from my first job in 1996. Every Saturday, I worked at a computer retailer to pay for my information science study. One morning, the store manager reported late. Painfully, she […]

Finally Lifting Off: Welcome to Mike’s Mind!

Just a day before we’ll enjoy the fireworks. Time to take the bull by the horns and at last (or least) launch my personal journal Mike’s Mind right here at Van-Zand.com1. I searched for a literal sweet spot for quite a while to share worthy discoveries with you and our community. Some place cozy and […]