Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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To President Obama on State Secession: Learn from a Seasoned Veteran
When most of us thought we would be mindlessly viewing images of cats on Facebook following the election, instead we are reading endless posts on state secession. At the time of this writing, 36 states have started petitions. Three of the states, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida, have the required 25K+ signed petitions for the White…
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Happy Fake Thanksgiving
Sean and I do not have our children for Thanksgiving this year. Since it is Sean’s favorite holiday, we decided to have a Thanksgiving dinner early with our kids. We will still be spending the real holiday with friends and family so yesterday’s dinner was a bonus for us all. It also gave us an…
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Focus on the Good
After writing a non-resolution post at the beginning of the year, I followed it up a few days later with a three-word commitment. The exercise in choosing three words to be ever mindful of as I moved into 2012 was a great decision, and I am still working hard to stay committed to my three…
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Seeing the World with Grateful Eyes
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau Right now many people on Facebook are posting daily what they are grateful for during a 30-day period. This is a wonderful concept, starting a daily habit to find the good in life. I believe it should not be done…
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Dare to Dream Big
As we were driving recently, my son shared with me his life plan (his words). Some of his dreams I have heard before, but a few new ones were added as well. Here’s what he shared: “After college I am going to be a professional baseball player. Since I will have a lot of time…
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A Compelling (?) Argument to Elect Romney
I have successfully avoided political arguments on Facebook and among friends. That is something to be proud of this election year as emotions are at an all-time high. What I haven’t avoided though, is making fun of the Republican candidate. Politics aside, his gaffes have been some of the best in my lifetime. And I…
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