Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Yea, Though I Walk Through a Valley in the Shadow of Death Valley, I will fear no Evil
It’s easy to criticize the driving skills of a local population. Different regions exhibit varied adherence to following the rules of the road. For instance, in Las Vegas, drivers do not seem to acknowledge the vehicular right-of-way of emergency vehicles. Las Vegans are not easily shocked, thus the flashing lights and blaring sirens signify nothing.…
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Jest the Best
Pro Tip: When in Vegas, make it your business to see a show at the Comedy Cellar. Reserve some of your gaming cash and bet it on belly laughs. The Comedy Cellar features brilliant comedy, a welcoming staff, and a great space to immerse the audience in the best kind of groupthink: LAUGHTER. The line-ups are…
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$ome dollar$ are almightier than other$
A showgirl dropped this blue, silver, gold, purple, red and greenback dollar.
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Ubiquitous Unicorn-plasty
Have you ever seen a more glowing complexion on a mountable unicorn head? It’s impressive but look closer. Has our horn-headed friend had some work done? Plainly, there are nips and tucks. Even the most deft surgical hand leaves its mark on a mythical creature. This stitch glitch gives a peek behind the finely crafted…
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Half-baked or burned out?
Reading an actual newspaper may be considered timeworn, but it has its timely rewards. It’s solitary and quiet in a world of noisy hyperbole. Plus, there’s no flickering screen, no tedious scrolling, and never an irritating personality reading a teleprompter to save its life. The newspaper here features a column called Taste of the Town,…
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snail mail fail
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” In the Midwest people depend on the services of the United States Post Office, and the Post Office delivers. As a faithful USPS customer, snail mail is fun and personal; like a paper airplane…
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When in the Silver State, Assimilate
Nevada is a place of excess. The state is a vast wilderness dotted with pockets of rampant civilization. Glittery, populous Las Vegas is encircled by monotonous mountains with harsh desert beyond. The valley of glitter that is the Vegas Strip, is the epicenter of branding and messaging. Surrounding the sparkling resort corridor is a pastiche…
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Carson City Charm
Say howdy to Cactus Jack! Nevadans like his pluck. Gamblers like his luck. Drag queens like his tuck.
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Malapropped Corn
Couldn’t decide between this or a bag of Woodchuck Chunks.
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Horse’s Head full of notions
The Kentucky Derby impressed Las Vegas horse, Fiberglass so much that he’s committed to a run for the roses. Fiberglass is acutely aware that being a famed thoroughbred in Las Vegas can have its headaches. He well remembers Jack Woltz’s prized steed Khartoum, who met an untidy end in a king size bed. Still, the…
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