Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Paul was a reserved coworker who showed up every day with the same simple sandwich, quietly putting up with the occasional teasing. When he eventually left the job, a colleague clearing out his desk discovered a stack of children’s drawings — hearts, thank-you notes, and sketches of a man giving out sandwiches. Curious, the coworker…

Cleaning a toaster can be harder than it looks, especially when it’s packed with grease and crumbs from endless breakfasts. It’s easy to ignore, but a dirty toaster doesn’t just look bad — it can also affect how well it works. The good news? My nana has a simple trick to degrease it with barely…

After my husband passed away, I was the one who arranged care for his father in a reputable nursing home. His sister, Diane, refused to take responsibility. One evening, I walked into his room and felt a sharp chill. The heat was off. His arthritis had worsened, and he could barely move from the cold.…

I accidentally left my receipt at the self-checkout. A woman hurried over and gently waved it at me. “You dropped this,” she said with a warm smile. I thanked her, slipped it into my bag, and went home without another thought. Later that evening, while unpacking groceries, I noticed something unusual. On the back of…

My son said, “Mommy, when you were a little girl, and I was a man, I remember we danced in the garden behind the white tree.” My blood ran cold. The only person I ever danced in that garden with as a child was my grandfather. He had the most beautiful backyard, with a giant…

You’ve probably used a safety pin to fix a hem, secure a diaper, or hold together a ripped seam. But have you ever noticed the tiny hole near the rounded end and wondered why it’s there? It’s not decorative — it actually serves a clever purpose. The Real Function of the Tiny Hole That small…

One of the most common early indicators is weakness or numbness on one side of the body. This might start as a slight tingling in the arm, hand, leg, or face and can gradually worsen over time. Many people dismiss it as fatigue or a pinched nerve, but it can be an important clue that…

Eight months pregnant and in pain, I asked my husband to help me carry the groceries upstairs — nothing heavy, just rice, milk, and vitamins. He hesitated, keys in hand. Before he could reply, my mother-in-law said sharply, “Pregnancy doesn’t make you helpless. Women have always done this.” I waited for him to defend me.…

After his wife passed away, an English gentleman visited the local monumental mason to arrange a proper headstone in time for the funeral. The mason asked what inscription he would like engraved. After giving it some thought, the widower decided that since his late wife had been very religious, the stone should include her name,…

Located just outside Augusta, this unique property offers the perfect combination of privacy, space, and untapped potential. Surrounded by rolling hills, mature trees, and open fields, it provides a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently close to town amenities. Augusta is known for its friendly community, strong local schools, and thriving small businesses. This makes…