Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Saying Yes

     “I am never getting married again.” “There’s probably only a 10% chance we will still be together at Thanksgiving.” “You have no business remarrying either, Sean.” “Let’s promise to see that movie in December even if we are just friends at that point.” This is just a sampling of what Sean has endured with me.…

  • He’s Worth It

    Readers have been on a roller coaster with me, sharing my excitement over a new relationship, and my tears at it’s conclusion. I write from my heart, sharing it all. When it comes to commitment, I prattle on about breaking out in hives whenever anyone mentions the M-word (marriage) and F-word (forever). It’s a stressful…

  • Hair Products for the Holidays

    With company parties, family get-togethers, neighborhood gatherings, and big holiday soirees, this is the time of year we all have more opportunities to dress up and look our best. Thankfully, Folica knows our hair is an important accessory. The online hair product site has over 6,000 products, more than 300 brands, over 70,000 customer ratings and…

  • Thanks Santa

    It’s official. With only 22 days until Santa arrives, we are in full swing for the Christmas season. If you are like my family, the count for this holiday starts 364 days in advance. The excitement isn’t just about Christmas morning and presents though; it’s about the return of the Christmas season. Picking a tree,…

  • The Process for Finding Mr. Perfect for Me

    Perfection. I have written my thoughts about this being a dirty word for me. This perfection-seeking tendency is something I will wrestle with quietly my whole life. When I slip into the perfection mode, it leads to trumped-up expectations and inevitable disappointment. Seeking this out in any area of life, including the search for a partner, is…

  • Naked Girl Says, “Size Matters.”

    Size matters. That’s what a lot of people say. I don’t think it matters as much as when a guy lies about size though. That’s why I pay attention to this important detail on the first date, figuring out if he was honest in his profile. If he lied, even by an inch, he’s done. No…

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