Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Happy Snowman

    This fun and festive little painting came out perfectly in my eyes! I think he looks happy, although nice and chilly, and the texture I gave to his body I think stands out, even in a picture of it. His happy little bird friend perches on his arm and I tried to make sure his…

  • Pumpkin Man

      This painting I had a lot of fun with. I painted it before Halloween of 2020, and as you can see, it’s a magical pumpkin man with a hat. I think it came out whimsical, but the moon bothers me. I would do the moon differently if I were to redo this painting…

  • Violin Girl

      This is a painting I freehand drew that I think came out nicely. It’s a girl playing her violin/fiddle at sunset by the water, with trees around her. Tiny spring blossoms are forming on the trees and birds fly over the water. I think it’s an interesting piece, and I hope you enjoy it……

  • 2020 Positive Feedback Repository

    Since early 2018, I realized how important it was to remember the positive aspects of teaching and what I am doing for my students. It’s easy to get bogged down by questions, complex issues, and the repetitiveness of grading, which is why I created my positive repository to help me remember all of the good…

  • Heidi and her FIP Battle

    Heidi and her FIP Battle

          Our house is definitely one that loves our kitties, and in July of 2018, we saved Heidi from a local shelter. She was the sweetest, little most loving girl. When I picked her up, she purred and rolled over in my arms, burying her face against me. She just wanted to be…

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