Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Television Challenge: Week 2
The TV Challenge continues whether I like it or not. Click HERE to read about the start of the TV Challenge and HERE to find out what happened in week 1. What was I thinking when I decided limiting TV for the entire month of July would be a fun idea? I work part-time, am…
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Celebrating Each Step
Last month I raced in the Annapolis Zooma Half Marathon. It was an incredibly hot and humid day. My training leading up to the race was not what I would have liked and the race conditions were not optimal. It required me to dig deep, but I didn’t allow myself the option of quitting. Mile…
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Television Challenge: Week 1
A week ago today I decided to accept the TV Challenge from Alex at Late Enough. I thought it would be easy because we don’t watch much TV. What I realized in the first week is that, if you count baseball, we do watch TV regularly. I also now recognize my son needs a 12…
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Life is short. Order the lobster roll.
At times I am plagued with indecision simply because I fear not making the right decision. When indecision strikes, time is consumed while I macerate over the options. Would time be better served enjoying life? Definitely. As my friend BC often tells me, “Kelly, sometimes you just have to order the lobster roll.” This great…
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Archery Lessons and a Test in Self-Control
Last Wednesday was Parent’s Day at my son’s all-boys camp. On Parent’s Day we have the opportunity to attend camp with our kids for half the day. When we moved from Arts & Crafts to Archery, the boys became really excited. We were able to watch the boys shoot first and then our sons would teach…
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Old Friends, Bob Marley, and a TV Challenge- Follow closely people. This could get confusing.
It’s Friday so that means it is time for The Song of the Week. No, you have not missed anything; I just started this weekly tradition today. I had positive feedback (and song ideas) after posting the Shiny Happy People video last week so I decided to make it a Friday routine. Unless I am…
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