Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • 3 Fall Scarf Patterns

    3 Fall Scarf Patterns

    Would you like a WARM scarf? Maybe not today, because it’s summer still, and getting more humid by the minute, but they are so nice to have when the weather suddenly turns cooler. Because fall scarf patterns are so easy to knit! And you need to start NOW! It’s summer waning like the moon! All…

  • Essential Oils 101 – How We Use Them

    Essential Oils 101 – How We Use Them

    It really wasn’t too long ago that I renewed my interest in essential oils. They were known to me for a long time now, but as with most things in life, their goodness just got pushed to the sides. Nothing could be wronger! (Even if it’s not a word.) As in my first blog post…

  • So, You Want to Be an Innkeeper

    So, You Want to Be an Innkeeper

    First and foremost, you know you love to cook. You love having people in your home, for parties, barbecues, or just a good dinner. Most of all, you love decorating your home; fussing with every little detail that makes your home so unique and special. It’s your haven under the sun. You want to share…

  • Crystal Blue Afghan

    Summer, hot and sunny like it is, always reminds me of Tommy James’ hit song “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” I LOVE that song! No special reason why, just it’s such a nice song. Even in 2020. And I remember it new in 1969! That summer I spent a lot of time in Pennsylvania. Damascus, to be…

  • The Most Effective Essential Oil of All!

    The Most Effective Essential Oil of All!

    There is an essential oil out there that just amazes me! In fact, it is the MOST EFFECTIVE ESSENTIAL OIL OF ALL! It’s SO powerful, you’ll wonder why you haven’t heard much about it. I wonder that, too. Don’t you love the warmer weather? When you can venture out-of-doors without the thought of a coat,…

  • Windowsill Herb Favorites

    Windowsill Herb Favorites

    Isn’t the month of July a pretty one! It seems EVERYTHING is in bloom. From colorful ornamental trees to azalea’s and geraniums, to tiny impatiens and salvia, to tomato and green vegetables,  ready to plant all around your home, there isn’t anything that doesn’t want to burst forth this month. Where I live, it might…

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