Four Bottles and a Bracelet When a group of kids knocks on the door selling jewelry for bottles, a father rediscovers the beauty of small-scale entrepreneurship, family values, and modern barter. Continue Reading →
The Copilot of the Mind From Microsoft’s Copilot voice chat to Jordan Jensen’s intrusive-thought comedy, Mike reflects on what it means to co-pilot the human mind and notice the symbols hiding in plain sight. Continue Reading →
Mud, Monsters, and Momentum A parent’s reflection on Halloween thrills, automatic EV struggles, and finding meaning in the messy momentum of family life. Continue Reading →
The Folding Secret A father’s reflection on Dutch election day, his daughter’s innocent questions, and the quiet power of folded choices — in politics and in life. Continue Reading →
The Funny Uncle Election A reflection on language, family, and the meaning of being an uncle — through Dutch words, cultural quirks, and quiet realizations. Continue Reading →
The Paradox of Play: Teaching Truth Through Deception A father reflects on playing the controversial board game Secret Hitler with his family and what it revealed about trust, manipulation, and teaching critical thinking to children. Continue Reading →
Reflections in the Boring Dentist’s Chair A morning dental visit turns into a meditation on boredom, presence, and parenthood until a small voice interrupts with a story about snakes. Continue Reading →
Peace in the East, Storm in the West September 30th reflections: a prophetic hug from my daughter, U.S. generals recalled to Washington, peace in the East, and the uneasy feeling of an empire in decline. Continue Reading →
Eight-Legged Truths: From Werewolves to Water Leaks A wild July update: cracked teeth, plumbing fails, Citrix chaos, Nigerian time, forbidden love, and a dystopian binge. Eight real-life stories, one human thread. Continue Reading →
Saying Yes to One is a No to Many Saying yes means saying no to many other things. A story of GPS mix-ups, family logistics, and the deeper meaning behind volunteering at a kids’ soccer club. Continue Reading →
