Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

My husband’s best friend, Jake, moved in with us weeks ago, expecting me to clean up after him. My husband, Tom, sided with him, thinking it wasn’t a big deal. Frustrated, I decided to teach them a lesson. Every day, Jake would leave his dirty dishes, clothes, and trash everywhere. I repeatedly asked him to…

Indeed, the mystery item is a muddler, a classic bartender’s tool, and not just any muddler, but one from the prestigious Tiffany & Co. collection. Crafted with the elegance one would expect from such a renowned jeweler, this muddler is designed to blend ingredients directly within a glass. Whether it’s mint for mojitos, sugar for…

Madison, a little girl, shared her birthday cake with a homeless man she had never met. The next day, the man, Jim, waited for her dad to leave and showed up with a gang at her doorstep. Madison had always dreamed of receiving a pink dress for her birthday, but her single father, Johnny, despised…

What started as a routine flight home turned into a life-changing encounter. I boarded the plane, expecting a quiet trip, but found myself sitting next to a nervous young boy, alone and clutching a safety card. As the plane took off, he handed me a crumpled note with a ten-dollar bill. The note read: “My…

Keith Urban’s surprise appearance at the annual “It’s A Bloke Thing” luncheon in Toowoomba brought significant attention to the event. The country music star, who is deeply committed to prostate cancer awareness, performed at Wellcamp Airport for an audience of around 500 guests during the Prostate Cancer Awareness/Fundraiser event. Urban’s dedication to the cause is…

Reba McEntire, the beloved country music and TV star, has recently shared a long-kept personal secret, drawing widespread media attention. Known for her fiery performances and down-to-earth charm, McEntire had hidden this aspect of her life for years. While the details of her revelation, whether related to relationships, health, or career, remain private, it adds…

Selena Gomez’s most prominent past relationship was with Justin Bieber, who she dated on and off during her late teens. They went public in February 2011 but split by November 2012 due to trust issues and the challenges of their busy schedules. Gomez later shared, “I don’t ever want her to feel like I’m ashamed…

Lucy Lawless shot to global fame as Xena in “Xena: Warrior Princess,” a role that made her a cultural icon in the late 1990s. Though the series ended in 2001, Lawless remains a compelling figure with a diverse career. Post-Xena, she transitioned from action hero to varied roles in TV and film, including her memorable…

Kira’s attempt to sneak out to a party uncovers a shocking family secret that changes her life. While her strict mother, Sarah, and supportive father, Tom, argue over her request, Kira sneaks out through the garage, finding an old photo of Meredith, her older sister, pregnant. At the party, chaos erupts when police arrive, and…

My dad’s old ’67 Chevy Impala was more than just a rusty heap to me; it was a cherished project and a memory of him. But my neighbors saw it as an eyesore and demanded it be hidden. Frustrated by their complaints and a city notice to either remove or obscure the car, I decided…