Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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You Only Get What You Give
The Season of Giving has begun. I wish this season was year round but I suppose to truly appreciate it, it must be rare. Can’t experience joy without sorrow, pleasure without pain, Nicole without Paris; that kind of thing. Well, since this season is so short, we all better start giving right now. I actually…
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Don’t Assume That Rich People Never Made/Make/Will Make Mistakes
Pride is what tells us to hide our mistakes and to be ashamed when our financial efforts fall short or when we fail to make an effort at all. Pride can make us hold ourselves to a higher standard than we hold everyone else. Pride can be a humongous downer, demotivator and can even make…
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Got Lemons?
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and a bunch of other great stuff! Lemons are truly a super fruit, they are actually kind of my hero. I know they seem summery but because of the many types of lemons out there that bloom and ripen at different times they are actually a year-round fruit–…
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A Spouse’s Guide to: Laughlin Air Force Base
Guide to Laughlin AFB and the Del Rio area.
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How To Save Money On Estate Agency Fees
If you are currently trying to sell your home, you will understand where I am coming from when I say estate agents are very expensive! Most of them expect to receive up to 3% commission for very little work on their part, other than nailing up a for sale board, taking a few photos and…
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Homemade vs. Store-Bought Cost Comparison
I may be alone on this one, but I used to think that those frozen, pre-made dinners were cheaper than buying all of the ingredients and making the same meal from scratch. It makes sense, buy one thing in one package and it should be cheaper; well, it makes sense in my mind at least.…
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