Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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My Breasts are My Greatest Asset
Yesterday while running along the National Mall I saw something unusual; there was a sea of pink everywhere. A large pink archway, signs, shirts, flowers, and more. I happened to be running when many were finishing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It was a moving experience to see the participants complete their two-day journey,…
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Ashton Kutcher and PopChips (Also Known as the Post Where I Lose All My Readers)
I find it ironic in a week that I am working on a piece for my blog on hate (in any form), that I find myself as one of the many “start-ups” being slammed for trying to help PopChips go viral with a video advertisement. It is also frustrating to me that the firestorm is…
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A Naked Girl Exclusive (sort-of): Ashton Kutcher on a Dating Site
There are so many dating sites out there, but are any really cool, hip, and exciting? I can tell you: zero. How great would it be if there was one with, say, Ashton Kutcher as a potential match? Now that would be a surprise! There would still be all the crazies on the site, but…
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What’s Your Excuse?
My ex competed for a slot on the U.S. Short Course Duathlon team last weekend. He has made the team the last several years and enjoys traveling to represent the U.S. in the world championship races each fall. This year, if he made the team, he would be traveling to France. The morning of the…
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Singles or Doubles-Who’s up for a Game of Tennis?
Scheduling guest writers each month is one of my favorite blogging activities. What I enjoy most is mixing it up–providing men, women, single, married, and best of all, a wide range of topics. Today’s guest writer, Lee Block, is one who stands out as different from all the writers I have hosted this year: she…
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5 Advantages of Being Single
Lying naked on the examination table with a paper gown covering very little, I waited. After a few minutes of staring at a wildlife picture taped to the ceiling, the doctor breezed in with a nurse by her side, ready to complete my annual gynecological exam. As she started the exam, she initiated a conversation…
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