Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Relationship Status: It’s Complicated

    Before Sean and I met he had discovered a new community ten minutes from work and the same distance from his two youngest kids. The spacious, city-style brownstones are a short walk to the downtown area, featuring a grocery, movie theater, great restaurants, the gym he already belongs to, a wine bar, and lots of…

  • Today is Downton Abbey Day (Also Known as Sunday)

    In the last week I have revealed my Downton Abbey and Dowager Countess of Grantham obsessions. So, of course, today isn’t Sunday; it’s Downton Abbey Day. I know not everyone recognizes today as anything more than Sunday (I pity them). Sean and I, though, do. So we will be watching Season three of Downton Abbey…

  • Rocking Out to Downton Abbey

    It’s a cold, grey, rainy day in the D.C. area today. This means that even though it’s National Margarita Day, I will not be going to my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant for Swirls tonight (frozen sangria and margarita layers in one fabulous drink). Yes, the weather is that dismal.  Or I am a loser. It could…

  • Recently Named One of Top Ten Blogs in the World

    One of the best feelings is when someone publicly recognizes my greatness. It’s even better when I am touted as being fabulous and on a short list with writers from such esteemed blogs as The Bloggess and The Manwife Chronicles. Last week, for example, CV from Cubicle Views, awarded me the Very Inspiring Blogger Award along with…

  • Singles in America

    I opine on the subject of being single and online dating based upon my personal experience and that of friends. The stories are fun (and sometimes sad) antidotes on the state of dating at this time in our lives. Today I am happy to share a much more comprehensive report on the state of dating…

  • Show Me Heart

    After dinner out with Sean last night, we went to see one of our favorite bands, Mumford and Sons, in concert. As the opening act was ending, and we waited for Mumford band members to take the stage, I felt an overwhelming amount of happiness and love. With his arms wrapped around me, I realized…

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