Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Things Naijahusband Says – Episode 3: Who’s That?
One of the many joys of marriage is that you begin to see funny patterns in the various conversations you have with your spouse. So, welcome to Episode 3 of the Things NaijaHusband Says Series! Episode 3: Who’s That? Naijahusband: “That movie you like is on TV.” NaijaWife: “Which movie?” NaijaHusband: “Ghandi and the Fellowship of…
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He Said – She Said
There’s two sides to every story. Especially in marriage. HE SAID… 10 PM I get home from work. NaijaWife is still not home. I’ve had dinner at work, but feel like munching something anyway so I head to the fridge. I find some rice and stew and finish it off. I turn on the TV…
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Resolutions I Can Actually Keep
Normally I don’t believe in making resolutions. Mostly because I never stick to them. But this year I’ve decided to make the kind that I can actually keep. Here goes…. 1. I resolve not to compare NaijaWife to Voltron anymore…I’ll just find some other cartoon character for comparison. 2. I promise not to eat NaijaWife’s Jacob’s…
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It’s the Thought that Counts
Christmas is around the corner, and I’m reminded of the first Christmas gift I ever gave NaijaWife. I remember handing the gift to her confidently, relieved that I didn’t have to worry about whether she’d like it, because I already know she would. But when she took it in her hands and a look of disappointment passed…
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You Know Its Love When
Another joyful thing about marriage is the way your concept of love changes from when you were dating. Gone are the definitions of love according to the initial rush and the “butterfly feelings.” Instead, love becomes something much more real and you start to definite it with something more concrete. So we’ve started a series…
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A Letter to My Ex
I wrote a piece that was part of a series called “Letters to My Ex”, hosted by The Naked Convos (TNC). My letter was titled “My New Life with My New Wife” and I’ve posted it below for those of you who haven’t read it yet. No pictures this time….just words. A LETTER TO MY EX: My…
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Things NaijaHusband Says – Episode 2: Jammed
One of the many joys of marriage is that you begin to see funny patterns in the various conversations you have with your spouse. Welcome to Episode 2 of the Things NaijaHusband Says Series! Inspired by the Things Guys Don’t Say and Things Black Girls Say memes. Episode 2: JAMMED 7 am NaijaWife: *Kisses NaijaHusband* “How’s your day looking…
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Chop My Money Part 3 – For Richer, For Poorer
I think it would helpful to read Part 1 and Part 2 of Chop My Money for some context. Enjoy! __________ Despite his negative response, NaijaWife continued. “But isn’t his money for our family and my money is mine?“ The pastor just shook his head. Less sure of herself, she finally plunked back into her seat. “God…
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