Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Ideas for Different Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

    Ideas for Different Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

    Unique New Year’s Traditions from Around the Globe Need some ideas for celebrating a fun-filled New Years? Check out some of these interesting traditions from around the world. Many are meant to bring in good luck for the upcoming year. Why not add some to your own traditions when celebrating? Here’s to getting your year…

  • Who’s That With Old St. Nick?

    “Up on the rooftop reindeer pause, out jumps good old Santa Claus”, but who is that crazy character that came with him? In many parts of the world children have a very different vision in their head, when Santa Claus comes to town. Santa Claus is a tradition celebrated here in the United States, while…

  • Just Another 16 Reasons to Travel

  • A School Day in France

    As we get into our own back to school routines, I thought it might be interesting to check in and see how school children in France, typically spend their day. Traditionally, the school day runs from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Schools are closed Wednesday and Sunday, and children often have a half-day of school on Saturday.…

  • Suffering from Wanderlust?

    wan·der·lust: a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about. I frequently suffer from wanderlust. When it first appears the symptoms settle in my bones and then it begins to drive me just a little nutty. My first affliction with wanderlust appeared at an early age. My parents took me on many adventures throughout the…

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