Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Getting My Own House In Order
Ah yes, our words can come back to haunt us. In my last post, I mentioned that my next post – which should logically be this one – might be a little controversial and upset a few folk. Not much of a surprise there, really: if I’m not being incredibly funny I usually am offending…
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In Search of The Ultimate Christmas Tea Poem
This is my fourth Christmas on Tea Trade, and it’s time for my fifth Christmas post. They have been amongst my most widely-read posts. A silly poem about tea friends, a rant about Christmas radio, and two last year: the story of my attempts to blackmail Father Christmas and my guide to being the winner…
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And Then There Was Beer
Last weekend marked a big, bold new statement for us, and no doubt we”ll write a press release soon. But the personal story is nearly always the start, so here it is. I’ll start by giving thanks to the USA. For the friendships we have there – our wonderful, wonderful tea friends, for the enthusiasm…
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199? That’s Easy…
A deadline approaches I can feel it in air Something special is needed Prose beyond compare My next post is special There’s Great Expectations It’s time for the big one 200 posts – a celebration Almost three years ago I switched to Tea Trade As a new fun place For my rants and tirades Friendships…
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Amba: A Tale of One Kitty
We’ve always been animal people. I don’t mean I have furry skin and six nipples, just that we love animals. And we’ve always had pets. A couple of dogs, and many cats. Horses. Ducks. Geese. Chickens. More besides. Last week, one of our much-loved cats passed away suddenly. We don’t know why. It may have…
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