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In the Meadow

Quiet observations on puzzles, attention and making space for better play. A new note, roughly every other week.

Traditional and modern forms of puzzle play placed together

Puzzle design · 25 July 2026

A Good Puzzle Should Let You Leave

The difference between a game that satisfies us and one designed to keep us playing.

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DEC PDP-8 computers displayed alongside a Teletype ASR-33

Puzzle history · 25 July 2026

The Computer That Asked for a Letter

Long before Wordle, apps and daily streaks, a small computer invited someone to guess a hidden word.

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