Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Imagine coming home to find your kid selling your stuff on the street. That was my reality last Saturday. As a divorced mom, my daughter Lily and I live a typical middle-class life. Everything seemed fine until I saw Lily, my seven-year-old, running a garage sale from our driveway. To my shock, she was selling…

A mother is driving her daughter to a playdate. “Mommy,” the little girl asks, “How old are you?” “Honey, you shouldn’t ask a lady her age. It’s not polite,” the mother replies. “Okay,” the girl says, “How much do you weigh?” “Now really, those are personal questions and none of your business,” the mother says.…

Jane’s employers planned a luxurious holiday and invited her to look after their children, promising to cover all expenses. However, upon returning, they demanded Jane repay $1000 for her plane tickets. “Jane, can you come into the living room?” Mrs. Smith called out. “We need to talk about the vacation.” “Yes, well,” Mrs. Smith started.…

A blonde calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come over and help me. I have a challenging jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get started.” Her boyfriend asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” She replies, “According to the picture on the box, it’s a rooster.” Her boyfriend goes…

Hi everyone, Hannah here. This is a difficult story to share, but I feel like I need to. I’m a 38-year-old mom of two amazing kids (seven and five), and I’ve been married to my husband, Luke, for nearly a decade. We’ve had our share of challenges, like any couple. But something that happened on…

I was thrilled on my wedding day, surrounded by loved ones in a beautifully decorated venue. My joy was tempered by the absence of my stepsister, Laura, and her family, who had RSVP’d but didn’t show up. “Have you seen Laura yet?” I asked my husband Jake, trying to keep my voice steady. He hadn’t.…

1. My Father-in-Law Didn’t Get My Name Right – My father-in-law repeatedly used my husband’s ex-girlfriend’s name during his speeches and when talking to me. His toast at the wedding was full of slurred speech and a story about Mark and Alyssa, their budding romance, and how adorable it was. I’m not Alyssa. Alyssa was…

In a bustling supermarket, a young man found himself caught in an unexpected and endearing moment. As he went about his shopping, he couldn’t help but notice a sweet older lady following him closely. Wherever he stopped, she too would pause. And to add to the intrigue, she kept staring intently at him. Before they…

Husband to Wife: “Tomorrow is your birthday. What would you like as a gift?” Wife: “A giraffe!” Husband: “Sweetheart, be reasonable. Where can I find a giraffe? Ask for something I can actually manage.” Wife: “Alright, then give up drinking. That’s something you can do, and I’ll consider it a wonderful gift.” So, the next…

A 70-year-old man has never been married. One day, he meets a beautiful 17-year-old girl, and it is love at first sight. They get married and go to Florida for their honeymoon When they get back, tel frie, howvas him, “Oh, it was beautiful,” says the man. “ The sun, the surf, we made love…