Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I came on here to Cancel the payments, only to find that I had missed the window by an hour. I wanted to cancel as my then partner and now ex had objected to me blogging. So I basically have been paying for this for a few years now as I had forgotten I had…

The passing of Stan Lee is on my mind. The man who made anyone who read his comics a better person is no more. Strange the way things go, but so many people take their guiding principles in life from the character created by Mr Lee. It’s official, Stan Lee’s death is all my fault.…

I used to love live music. Not the biggest thing in my life but it was always a really great night out when a band came around that I love. Listening to music is one thing. It can be an emotional experience. Going to a gig is much more visceral. I had a beer before…

Last week was an extremely turbulent one for me. The tail end of the week was especially bad. Nothing seemed to be going my way. To be honest I am not sure if things are actually better. I have done what I can do and that has not resolved too much. So everything is up…

For the last five or so years I have been looking after kids. I gave up a reasonably well paid job as a manager to do so but I was hating the work so I guess it was not that big of a sacrifice. Most of that time I have really enjoyed it. Kids are…

This week, so far at least, has all been about my old friend Norovirus. You remember that I am sure. I seem to recall us all spending a good chunk of a week of school with us all sharing the same fun activity together. Sharing is caring. This perennial favourite has taken a leading role…

My message of the day is a little convoluted today. Bear with me. It will be worth by the time you get to the end. I have spent all morning in the hospital. My boy managed to get himself injured yesterday. His “friend” decided he didn’t want him  to score a goal so rather than…

The last few days have been hard on me. I can’t say hard work because that would be a little bit of a stretch that I would be brought to book for. No matter how hard I work, I do not feel that I am making progress. Things are getting done but they are just…