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There are 7 posts tagged Nadia (this is page 1 of 1).

On Family, Focus, and the Stories That Shape Us

Reflection on family meetings, focus, childhood magic, Bugonia, and UFO disclosure โ€” exploring how perception, intention, and narrative shape our reality.

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Between Anesthesia and Eternity

A fatherโ€™s reflection moves from his daughterโ€™s aching tooth to the risks of AI and the timeless mystery of consciousness โ€” exploring love, fear, and divine curiosity.

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in โœจ AI, ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family, ๐Ÿ“” Journail | November 12, 2025 | Comment

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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in ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿค” Critical Thinking | October 25, 2025 | Comment

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.

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in ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family, ๐Ÿ“” Journail | October 23, 2025 | Comment

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.

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Shape Up: A CTO’s Brain Bursts

Exploring CTO roles, AI advisory demand, and the inspiration from 37Signals, all wrapped up with family funโ€”pillow fights and “oof-ing.” Balancing tech insights and personal moments.

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in ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง in English, ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | September 11, 2024 | Comment

Bus Strikes for Bowling & Booger Burgers

Nadia, my 6-year-old, thinks bus drivers strike to go bowling, talks about booger burgers, and has Mickey Mouse joining the fun! Morning rides with her are an imaginative journey! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸŽก

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in ๐Ÿ“” Journail, ๐Ÿคฏ Mike's Mind | September 10, 2024 | Comment

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