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on July 16, 2009, 7:16 pm,
by Phil Farrand,
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Acknowledging the challenge in hitting the moment with That Fated Shore; reviewing the research on ape versus human mentality documented in the Nova episode, “Ape Genius”: apes having pool parties, apes “outperforming” children with a puzzle box and the wonder of the human thought synchronicity (i.e. the “triangle”) through the simple gesture of pointing.
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on July 9, 2009, 6:07 pm,
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Reflecting on a lovely wedding from the week before; offering a bit of discussion on idols that create an environment of success for their worshipers; exploring the reactions to ELIZA; remembering the Animatrix; extrapolating on Project Natal.
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on July 2, 2009, 11:01 pm,
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Finding an unlikely solution for storing hydrogen; using the DVD remote to deal with director’s days; paying attention to the message, intensity, and emersiveness of a creation; recognizing that consuming a creator’s work is a form of adoration.
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on June 26, 2009, 6:29 pm,
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Celebrating the power of forgiveness; exorcising cats with prayer; recognizing directors’ days; using creativity for spirit.
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on June 19, 2009, 5:33 pm,
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Remembering the architect; observing creation; discovering wisdom and synchronizing with the natural world.
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on June 11, 2009, 3:57 pm,
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Traveling to honor; slamming fingers in a door; experiencing the stone and thwarting the hijack.
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on June 4, 2009, 7:14 pm,
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Hugs from wait-staff; joking with the doctor; setting the environment and gracefully interfacing with life.
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on May 28, 2009, 6:32 pm,
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Sharing a “whisper” story; exploring God’s participation in consequences; choosing the right gate and the activation of engines. (I ended a bit quickly on this one. Could have wrapped it up with some examples.)
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on May 21, 2009, 7:12 pm,
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Exploring the wonder of consciousness; connecting free will to parenting; making excuses to deny decision; the flesh and the fishing trip.
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on May 14, 2009, 7:17 pm,
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Rejoicing in God’s kindness today; rehearsing the covenant; examining the civil benefits; releasing the cloak when asked for the coat.
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