Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Is Commitment Phobia a Fear of Failure?

    I dodged two bullets in the last four years. I avoided a vitriolic, expensive divorce and narrowly escaped marrying someone who can only be described as the Antichrist. I am thankful daily for my good fortune in both instances, but I am ever-mindful that luck eventually runs out. Therein lies the greatest challenge with my…

  • Zombies Are the New Black

     Monday I started a several week series. I will be writing about my reflections on a variety of more serious topics. While I am working on these posts, I can’t leave my readers without some humor. So to lighten things up around here, I have Brandon from My Own Private Idaho as guest writer today.…

  • Is Being Too Independent a Bad Thing?

    Fiercely independent. That is how Ben from Dad of the Decade described me in the intro to his guest post here in April. When I read that, it made me pause. I remember feeling shocked that someone I met through Studio30 Plus just a month before knew that about me. How was it possible I…

  • A Series of Contemplation and Growth

    With the one-year anniversary of my divorce passing last week, I have thought about how good life has been these first 12 months of singledom. I could choose to bask in the sun shining right now, but I have decided it is time to work through a few things that I have struggled with in…

  • A Moment of Gratitude and Reflection

    After a four-day holiday weekend that was at a relaxed pace, I spent Tuesday and Wednesday sick. I did my best to work on key projects, but found I was drained of energy and needed to focus on recovery. While a frenetic pace is sometimes thrust upon us, so too can taking time to rest.…

  • Marie Nicole is Naked and Loving It

    The fascinating Marie Nicole from My Cyber House Rules is guest writer today. Fascinating because she traveled ten months a year as a race car mechanic. Marie then focused on roller derby. Now she lives and sails full time with her husband on their boat. And that’s just the beginning to what makes Marie unique.…

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