Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

At first glance, it looked like just another tense moment between Donald Trump and Melania at a recent high-profile event. Cameras captured Trump seemingly shouting at his wife, waving his hands, and Melania responding with a blank stare that quickly went viral. Social media exploded with theories — was it about politics, their relationship, or…

He was nervous all week. Wouldn’t admit it out loud, but I could tell. Every time I mentioned introducing the baby to the dogs, he’d tighten his jaw and nod. “We’ll see how it goes,” he kept saying. These dogs were his before they were ours. They slept at his feet through the worst days…

Jack Lilley, a beloved Little House on the Prairie alum and renowned stuntman known for his work on classic western dramas, has passed away at the age of 91. His former Little House co-star Melissa Gilbert confirmed the news in a heartfelt and emotional tribute shared on social media Friday, March 21. “The little house family has lost one of our…

Patty Maloney, the actress fondly remembered for her role on Little House on the Prairie, has passed away at the age of 89. Her brother, Dave Myrabo, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Maloney died on Monday, March 31. She had been receiving hospice care in Winter Park, Florida, following a series of strokes over the past several…

Every Monday like clockwork, Jesse and Lila pressed their little faces to the front window, waiting for the garbage truck. It wasn’t about trash—they didn’t care what was in the bins. It was the sound, the rhythm, the spectacle of it all. And more than anything, it was about two men they adored: Theo and…

The first time I met Daniel was in a coffee shop outside Brighton Hill. He was juggling a phone call, a pastry bag, and a wallet that refused to cooperate. When his credit cards scattered to the floor, I knelt to help him. “Thanks,” he said sheepishly. “I swear I’m not usually this much of…

The front doors slid open.My shoes hit the tile. The air smelled like sunscreen and lobby flowers.Behind the counter, I saw him—my grandfather. He was standing still, shoulders slumped, holding a thick piece of paper in both hands.It shook a little. “They told me it was their treat,” he said softly.“I didn’t want to cause…

Six months after my divorce, we adopted Tank from the shelter. They had labeled him “unadoptable”—he was too large, too strong, and had an “intimidating presence.” But I noticed how he flinched when someone raised their voice and how gently he sat when my daughter, Leila, peeked at him through the kennel. He didn’t bark.…

It was my regular jog along the park pathway, headphones engaged, thoughts meandering. At that point, I observed him—an elderly gentleman with an extended white beard, pulling a small conveyance behind him. Within it rested a canine—gray-faced, rigid, exhibiting minimal movement. Another, younger dog ambled alongside them. Initially, I offered a slight smile, feeling a…

So the theme was “Iconic Characters.” You know—superheroes, princesses, cartoon mascots. I figured my son would go full Spider-Man like half his class, maybe Batman if he was feeling edgy. But nope. He looked me dead in the eye, spoon still in his cereal, and said, “I want to be Albert Einstein.” I blinked. “You…