Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Ex
Whenever I write about the good relationship I have with my ex, I receive praise from readers and my social media followers. People comment on my blog about their frustration of not having the same. Many ask how they can get to a good place with their ex as well. I appreciate the praise and…
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200 Later: Progress on the Journey
200 It’s a big number. No one lives to be 200 and many blogs never live long enough to have the 200th post published. It’s a really big number. Yesterday was my 200th post on Naked Girl in a Dress. It’s not the number that feels so significant though; it where I am compared to…
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On Battling a Scary Monster. And Winning.
“Do one thing every day that scares you.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt Stepping out of our comfort zone to do something that scares us can be overwhelming. It is safe to stick with what is known; we have a routine and we can guess the outcome of our day-to-day activities as a result. Predictable is safe, but…
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Like a Crapper Gargoyle
Peter DeWolf asked if he could visit Naked Girl in a Dress with a short fiction guest piece. I love his writing. How could I say no? Enjoy! ~~~~~~ She’s never liked this paint colour. Not when she first saw it on the card. Not when her husband wanted her to make a decision quickly,…
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But I Love Him Anyway
The first guest writer of the New Year is Eric Storch from I Can’t Brain; I Have the Dumb. Never heard of him? If not, it is because this is his third month of blogging. He is a talented, warm, funny writer. He has the gift of storytelling. I believe there will be great things…
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60 Seconds of Happiness
Happiness is something I write about often. I have opined it is not something fleeting, but rather happiness is a state of mind. Does that mean I am never angry or unhappy? Of course not. Something I experienced a few days ago is a perfect example. As I was filling my gas tank at a…
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