Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Perfection “If I waited for perfection, I would never write a word.” ― Margaret Atwood Most of us know that perfection is an illusion. But many of us hold back from starting or continuing because we have a mindset that says we have to be good at something before we start or we have to […]

Here’s where it gets mind numbingly stupid.

“America, the land of the free.” Ring a bell? I’d like to suggest a tweak. -> “America, the land of choice. Freedom is optional.” Yes, freedom should not be taken for granted because many are still not free around the world to chose their own paths. But can I let you in on a secret? […]

Familiar patterns. Hiccups along the way interrupt our schedules but the drum beat is never drowned out and the rhythm is the same.

As the election comes to an end it’s become clearer that technocrats are indeed having their field day. The giants have gloriously won the day having toiled early on to take the lead in internet search, hosting, payments, & goods. I tip my hat to them for their genius in seeing this day coming. All […]

  As I enter into the last days of 2020, I look to reflect on this year. Certainly, it has been a difficult year for everyone. It has impacted the entire world in some capacity. Some more than others. This has been one of those years you ask “God what were you thinking…”. Even now […]

  Journaling for sanity. So, I’m a 54 year old computer developer by trade now 15 years into the Information Security profession who continues to look for the solution to my “Why”. That “Why” is, well, complicated. I hope to explore this thru journaling my days.