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.

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How to Signal in a Silent World

In an age of noise, truth still travels in symbols. Mike reflects on belief, balance, and the quiet art of signaling meaning in a silent world.

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Find Your Tribe, Remember Your Kind

From corporate colors to human compassion — a reflection on belonging, culture, and the universal tribe we all share.

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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.

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Mud, Monsters, and Momentum

A parent’s reflection on Halloween thrills, automatic EV struggles, and finding meaning in the messy momentum of family life.

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The Inversion Game: Halloween and Hidden Agendas

On Halloween night, Mike reflects on masks, Dan Brown, and the politics of deception—where angels and demons often trade costumes.

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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.

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The Funny Uncle Election

A reflection on language, family, and the meaning of being an uncle — through Dutch words, cultural quirks, and quiet realizations.

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The Bathroom, Ballot, and Board Game

A reflection on Dutch elections, toilet habits, and social deduction games—how small acts and big games alike expose our uneasy relationship with truth and trust.

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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.

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