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