Forgetful Friday and the Cheese-Stick Paradox

Three things I forgot before 9 AM, one capitalist metaphor, and a hopeful glimpse into the voice-enabled future of Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Smart Wedding Rings and the Flexing Art of AI-Free

From buffet philosophies to smart rings and AI debates—Mike explores the tools, habits, and puns that shape our lives, one LinkedIn scroll at a time.

The Xennial Halfway Point: 48 in a World of Transformations

A Xennial reflects on subtle yet profound personal change, aging, tech shifts, and love—on his quietly meaningful 48th birthday.

Happy Mother’s Day: Love, Loft Beds & the IKEA Effect

A heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection on building loft beds, legacy, and love—featuring IKEA wisdom, cosmic wonder, and the mysterious grace of motherhood.

The Hidden Scales: From Divine Loneliness to Conscious Love

A short journal reflecting on the hidden scales of life—from microscopic worlds to cosmic love, and the deep feelings that arise in between.

Walter Russell and the Cost of Being Too Early

Walter Russell’s visions, Tesla’s time capsule, and the blurry zone where science, imagination, and belief collide — explored through the lens of Mike’s Mind.

The Ghost in the Blog: Decoding False Memories

Mike revisits his 2007 blog files, decoding old posts with GPT, reflecting on prompt traps, model collapse, and what old games can teach us about digital consciousness.

The Real Batman, Icelandic Horses & New or Forgotten Superpowers

Meet Daniel Kish, the real-life Batman who taught himself echolocation. What he and Icelandic horses reveal about instinct and the superpowers we ignore.

Gremlins, Grilled Cheese, and the Fine Line of Trust

A day of small heartbreaks and sweet recoveries: a father reflects on trust, lies, music, and parenting lessons over grilled cheese and Gremlins.

Who’s the Dick Now?

Philip K. Dick saw our world as a simulation decades before The Matrix. What if he was right? Reflections on time, reality, and why you are the signal, not the noise.