Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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All the World’s a Stage
On Saturday, our family had a chance to go to the Bristol Renaissance Faire. We haven’t been there together for 10 years so it was worth it to take the trip. Gabby, Donnie and their friend, Elias all woke up early and got in their costumes. We all made our costumes over the last couple…
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The Voyage to the Bottom
I have been planning a hike with the kids from Wequiock Falls to the bottom of the creek for while now. My friend, Eric Heimerman, and I have been talking about this, as we tried a couple of years ago, and today was our chance. Eric had the great idea of leaving our bikes at…
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Monkey Joe’s
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Destination Laser Tag
I received the opportunity to bring Gabby and her friends to Funset Blvd. in Appleton for the celebration of a year of Destination Imagination. This is something I wouldn’t pass up as it would be something I’d be excited for when I was a kid. Even though I feel I have a moved on from…
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The Kids at the Press
Tonight we went to the printmaking studio to do some monotype printing. On May 4, 2008, Gabby Jane Krumpos goes into the printmaking studio to try out monotype printing. This little 8-year-old pulled some wonderful prints this day, not all without frustration.
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The Lost Joy of an Serendipitous Knock
Growing up on my mom’s farmhouse, the door was always open—literally and figuratively. The creak of the old screen door was a constant sound in my childhood, announcing neighbors stopping by for a cup of tea, a bite to eat, or maybe a quick game of Scrabble at the kitchen table. There wasn’t any need…
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Why I Stopped Waiting for January 1st to Change My Life
I take a look at my calendar.December 14th stares back at me. And I know what I’m thinking: “Just a few more weeks. January 1st. That’s when I’ll start.” I used to cling to that idea—January 1st as the perfect fresh start. A clean slate, a blank canvas. It always felt like the perfect opportunity…
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Moving to the City
Jessica and I moved into a new apartment after becoming wed. She always had her eye on the apartments on Shawano Avenue in Green Bay and one finally became available. Badger Park is just behind our place and it has close access to the Interstate 41. There is a huge basement where I am setting…
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Toy Works
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Tuesday, September 4, 1990
Well , today was the first day of school for the kids. Don’s a sophomore, Helen’s a freshman. Can’t believe it! Their first day was confusing and exciting, of course Donny’s an old pro at this after all this is his second year! 🙂 We also brought over our T.V. to Grandpa’s. Seemed nice not…
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