Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In the 1970s, summer days found the writer helping his father bail hay, accompanied by a transistor radio that brought the familiar, comforting voice of broadcaster Paul Harvey. Sitting in the shade, lunch in hand, the writer recalls the joy of family moments and Harvey’s captivating stories. From 1952 to 2008, Harvey’s show, “The Rest…

Dear Wife, I’m leaving you for good. In 7 years of marriage, I’ve been a good man with nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks were rough. You quit your job, didn’t notice my new haircut, my cooking, or my new silk boxers. You’ve lost interest in us as a couple. Whether you’re…

A 48-year-old man had told his story to Reddit, where he changed his mind to pay for his daughter’s wedding, as she rejected him to walk her down the aisle. “I’m a 48-year-old man and my 19-year-old daughter has always been an independent thinker. I raised her to be independent and think for herself, which…

Woke, legacy media station CBS is under fire from online conservatives over its very controversial decision to remove footage of a post-touchdown celebration from a Las Vegas Raiders player that was seen as having been a nod to a now-famous dance coined by President-elect Donald Trump at his presidential rallies. That player was Brock Bowers,…

The Case of the Missing Car Parts An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car has been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: “They’ve stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal, and even the accelerator!” she cried.   The dispatcher…

Listening to your inner voice can help keep you safe from danger or sadness. That’s what some people learned online when trusting their gut changed the outcome of a serious situation. Their stories remind us to believe in our instincts. The Story: My wife and I rented a nice cabin in Big Sur, California, for…

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman responded sarcastically when asked about Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz removing himself from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general. “Holy s‑‑‑, I didn’t see that coming,” Fetterman said mockingly when asked about the withdrawal by a reporter. Gaetz wrote in a post on X, formerly known as…

Laughter really is the best medicine, and what better way to begin the day than with a good laugh? Here are some funny jokes about the ups and downs of being married, with some funny maids, some clueless husbands, and even a few plot turns you won’t see coming. These jokes are a great way…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in December 2023. In a tragic turn of events, an Idaho infant, 10-month-old Zeke Best, was discovered lifeless by law enforcement over the weekend, just a day following the issuance of an Amber Alert for the child… The harrowing incident unfolded as authorities apprehended…

“I don’t think I need to remind you, but this house belongs to my grandfather, and you have no claim to it. You’re out. Get your stuff and leave. Now.” I tried to keep my face blank, holding back the sting of it all. I started gathering my things and loading them into my car.…