Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A car from my stepdaughter Emily was the last thing I expected for my 55th birthday, especially considering the emotional distance that had defined our relationship. When she handed me the keys, I was touched but uncertain. I thought that was the extent of her gift. Then she mentioned something hidden in the glove compartment,…

It was one of those biting January afternoons when the cold seemed to seep through every layer, cutting down to your very bones. I had just finished running errands—groceries, dry cleaning—when I decided to stop by St. Peter’s Church. Something drew me there, perhaps the need for quiet reflection amidst life’s noise. Little did I…

An ordinary morning turned extraordinary in ways I could never have predicted. It began as a quiet visit to my father’s grave, a ritual that had become my solace in the six months since his passing. But by the next day, I was at the police station, accused of a crime I didn’t commit—all because…

When I offered shelter to the freezing man by the dumpster, I thought I was doing a simple good deed. But when he stepped out of the shower, clean and undeniably familiar, my world flipped upside down. He wasn’t just a stranger; he was a ghost from my past, tied to a betrayal I’d never…

Donald Trump is stirring controversy once again, with speculation that he might attempt to run for president in 2028, despite the U.S. Constitution barring anyone from serving more than two terms. This challenge stems from the 22nd Amendment, which limits presidential terms to two, but some, like Representative Andy Ogles, argue a loophole exists, suggesting…

On April 23, during public farewells at St. Peter’s Basilica, 81-year-old Sister Geneviève Jeanningros quietly stepped out of line and approached Pope Francis’ casket, capturing hearts worldwide. With tears in her eyes and a green backpack on her shoulder, her silent goodbye stood out amid strict Vatican protocol. Sister Geneviève and Pope Francis shared a…

In March 2025, country star Blake Shelton paused his Friends & Heroes tour to grant the final wish of 12-year-old Emily Harper, a leukemia patient at the Jimmy Everest Center in Oklahoma. Her dream was to hear Shelton sing her favorite song, “God Gave Me You.” On March 10, Shelton arrived at her hospital room…

The Pentagon’s recent defense of its decision to classify military launch times has sparked controversy, raising questions about transparency and political motivations. At a White House press briefing, officials cited “various reasons” for the secrecy, but offered no clear explanation, fueling skepticism. Critics argue that this lack of transparency may serve political interests rather than…

A recent visit by four U.S. lawmakers to El Salvador drew attention after they were denied access to Kilmar Ábrego García, a Maryland resident deported under disputed legal conditions. Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Robert Garcia, Maxwell Frost, and Maxine Dexter aimed to check on his well-being and advocate for his return, but were blocked from seeing…

In a Vanity Fair interview, Lizzo, born Melissa Viviane Jefferson, shared that her music is a form of healing rooted in her Black experience, not made for any specific racial group. Though her sound blends pop with R&B, hip-hop, and gospel, she emphasized that her primary audience is Black women, saying they need messages of…