Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

They thought I was just a kind old woman—out of touch, harmless. But after overhearing my kids discussing my headstone like I was already gone, I decided to teach them that kindness isn’t weakness. I’m Martha, 74 years old, mother of three. I gave my kids everything—love, sacrifices, college educations, Sunday dinners. As they got…

President Donald Trump landed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning, following a spectacular fighter jet escort across the kingdom’s airspace. Journalists on the presidential plane stated that six Saudi F-15s glided “in close proximity” — three on each side — during the last half-hour of the journey. Trump’s deputy chief of staff, Dan Scavino, tweeted…

When Cher dazzled at the 1973 Academy Awards with then-husband Sonny Bono, cameras flashed, capturing what seemed like a picture-perfect night. Dressed in a daring gold chiffon outfit by Bob Mackie, Cher’s look became instantly legendary — but few knew the deeper story unfolding behind the scenes. That same night, history was made when activist…

Grandpa didn’t want a big goodbye. “Just a sandwich, a folding chair, and a quiet lake,” he said before his scheduled surgery. So we honored that—gathering at his favorite lake, eating greasy diner food, and sitting in peaceful silence. He looked like himself—strong, calm, reflective. We fished, laughed, and shared stories. Then, as the sun…

The well-known political analyst Lou Dobbs passed away at the age of 78. Known for his tenure at CNN and Fox News, Dobbs was a divisive figure, particularly because of his remarks regarding Barack Obama. In his condolence message on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump described Dobbs as “an incredible talent” and a “friend…

The night our parents died, we lost more than just a family — we lost everything. But in the darkest moments, my siblings and I made a promise. A promise that would take us years of sacrifice, pain, and unwavering determination to fulfill. When I was five years old, my world shattered in a single…

In a recent Instagram post, Blake Lively announced the birth of her fourth child. In a snapshot posted to the platform, she can be seen preparing for the Super Bowl with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and mother-in-law. Lively, who is not pregnant, wrote in the post that she has “been busy” recently. The name and…

Adam Sandler, the beloved actor and comedian known for his iconic movies, recently celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary with his wife, Jackie Sandler. The couple has been together for an impressive 25 years and has two beautiful daughters. Despite his busy schedule, Adam always makes it a priority to spend quality time with his family.…

I was on my usual subway ride home, zoning out like everyone else, when I noticed this boy get on at the next stop. What stood out wasn’t the backpack or the messy hair—it was that he was barefoot, holding one tattered sneaker and wearing a single mismatched sock. He sat down between two strangers…

My 5-year-old, Toby, had been home with a fever, so I left him napping with my new husband whom I’ve been married to for a month. A few hours into my shift, my phone rang. It was Toby. “MOMMY… NEW DAD WOKE UP… BUT HE’S ACTING WEIRD.” I blinked. “Honey, what do you mean?” But…