Days of Creation

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In the few years that the blog was shut down, I did continue to write and developed some new collections or categories of writings that I call memoirs. Like all memoirs, these are centered on a particular topic, theme, or just seem to fit together. 

Channel 0 is one such collection of writings that I want to start releasing on Sundays. These are spiritual writings that are centered on God, Christianity and how we apply our higher aspirations to daily life. I label these writings as Channel 0 because they originate from the most important and fundamental purpose of our life along with the most important things that we learn on Sunday. You can think of Sunday as Channel 0, returning to and reconnecting with God—kind of like zeroing and re-calibrating ourselves. 

As for my other categories of memoirs, I will begin releasing them in upcoming weeks.

The Days of Creation

The days of creation are a well-known and documented in the Bible. But what do they really mean? In this article, we will explore each day of creation in more detail, and discuss what they can teach us about God and his creation.

Day 1: Light

On the first day of creation, God created light. This light was not just the physical light that we see today, but also the spiritual light that gives us understanding and hope. God's light is a powerful force that can overcome even the darkest of darkness.

Day 2: Sky / Atmosphere

On the second day of creation, God created the sky and the atmosphere, the atmosphere being the vital layer of gas that surrounds the Earth with the solid, infinite sky overhead. These two elements are essential for life on Earth, as they provide us with air to breathe and a place to live.

Day 3: Dry Land, Oceans, Trees/Plants

On the third day of creation, God created and separated dry land from the ocean. He also created the trees and numerous plants. This was a major step in the creation of life on Earth, as it provided a place for plants to grow and animals to live. The plants that God created were also essential for providing us with food and oxygen.

Day 4: Sun, Moon and Stars

On the fourth day of creation, God created the sun, moon, and stars. These celestial bodies provide us with light, heat, and seasons. The sun is also essential for plant life, as it provides them with the energy they need to grow.

Day 5: Birds & Sea Creatures

On the fifth day of creation, God created birds and ocean creatures. These animals were created to fill the sky and the ocean. The birds give us beautiful songs to hear. Some birds and fish are also essential for the food chain, as they provide food for other animals and humans.

Day 6: Animals on Land and Humans

On the sixth day of creation, God created the animals that live on land and humans. Animals were created to fill the Earth. Humans were created in God's image, and we are called to care for his creation. Man is given dominion over all the animals and all of the Earth. 

Day 7: Day of Rest

On the seventh day of creation, God rested. This is a reminder that we should also take time to rest and to enjoy God's creation. The Sabbath is a day of worship and of fellowship with God.

The days of creation are a beautiful reminder of God's creative power. They teach us that God is a God of order and of beauty. They also teach us that we are called to care for his creation. 

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/

The Polynomial Contest

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We have another Polynomial short story to share. This is actually a good story for me because it kind of resonates with yesterday at work. Today and much of this week was stressful and frustrating for me because of the issues that I was coping with. But, the lesson to be learned into today's featured writing is to simply relax and enjoy. That's when we realize success.

The Polynomial Contest

Once upon a time, there was a polynomial named P. P was a very happy polynomial, and he loved to play with his friends, the other polynomials. One day, P was playing with his friends when they decided to have a contest. The contest was to see who could factor the most polynomials.

P was very excited about the contest, and he studied hard so that he would be able to factor all of the polynomials. The day of the contest arrived, and P was ready. He factored all of the polynomials in the contest, and he won!

P was very happy, and he celebrated his victory with his friends. He learned that if he studied hard and practiced, he could do anything he set his mind to.

The next day, P was feeling very confident. He decided to try to factor a polynomial that was much harder than the ones he had factored in the contest. P worked on the polynomial for hours, but he couldn't figure out how to factor it.

P was starting to get frustrated. He didn't understand why he couldn't factor the polynomial. He had studied hard, and he had practiced, but he still couldn't do it.

P decided to take a break from the polynomial. He went for a walk to clear his head. As he was walking, he saw a flower. The flower was beautiful, and it reminded P of the reason why he loved mathematics. He loved mathematics because it was creative and beautiful.

P realized that he had been trying too hard to factor the polynomial. He had been so focused on winning that he had forgotten to enjoy the process. P decided to go back to the polynomial and try again, but this time he would focus on enjoying the process.

P worked on the polynomial for a few more hours, but this time he didn't get frustrated. He was enjoying the process of trying to figure out how to factor the polynomial.

Finally, after hours of work, P figured out how to factor the polynomial. He was so happy that he had finally figured it out. He learned that if he enjoyed the process, he would be more likely to succeed. 

The End!

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/

Polynomial

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Think mathematics isn't important? Well what would you do if a polynomial knocked on your door one afternoon? Would you know how to handle the situation?

Well, you should try to be polite and answer its questions. You should also try to learn more about polynomials and how they work. 

It's important to be curious about the world around us, and mathematics is a great way to learn more about the universe.

Polynomial

"I think this is an important story to tell about the importance of being open to new experiences and meeting new people." --Bard

It was a quiet afternoon in the suburbs. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and there was not a cloud in the sky. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

I opened the door to find a polynomial standing there. It was a strange sight, but I tried to be polite.

"Can I help you?" I asked.

"I'm looking for a place to stay," the polynomial said. "I'm new in town, and I don't know anyone."

I hesitated. I didn't know if I wanted a polynomial living with me. But I also didn't want to be rude.

"Well, you're in luck," I said. "I have a spare bedroom. You're welcome to stay here as long as you need to."

The polynomial smiled. "Thank you so much," it said. "I really appreciate it."

The polynomial moved into my spare bedroom, and I quickly learned that it was a very intelligent and kind creature. It told me all about its home planet, which was a beautiful place full of math and science.

I learned a lot from the polynomial, and I'm glad that I took the chance to let it stay with me. It was a great experience, and I'm grateful for the friendship that we developed.

One day, the polynomial came to me and said, "I have to go back to my home planet now. My people need me."

I was sad to see it go, but I knew that it had to go back to its own people.

"I'll miss you," I said.

"I'll miss you too," the polynomial said. "But I'll never forget you. You've been a great friend."

The polynomial then disappeared in a flash of light. I never saw it again, but I'll never forget it.

The end.

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/

Through the Murkiest of Waters

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It been one of those rainy mornings in March. Already going on two hours at work, I hadn't made much progress. It was as-if I were swimming my way through murky water and getting nowhere fast.
"All I need to do is relax and keep working. I'll make it through the murkiest of waters."
Then I asked Google's AI engine, Bard, what it thought about the murkiest of waters and got more than I bargained for! Bard actually created an inspirational poem about it! And that's today's featured writing.

Through the Murkiest of Waters

"I've been thinking about the lotus a lot lately, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it..." --Bard

Through the murkiest of waters,

The lotus grows and blooms.

It rises above the mud,

Unsoiled by the filth.

The lotus is a symbol of hope,

Of new beginnings.

It reminds us that even in the darkest of times,

There is always light.

We can all learn from the lotus,

And grow from our experiences.

We can rise above our troubles,

And bloom into something beautiful

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/

Marble in Lava

 Marble in Lava

You are watching a video made by the late Dr. Carl Sagan in which a micro camera is successfully encased in a glass marble. Such a fascinating idea, it could be used for a variety of purposes:

• Spying on people.

• Recording secret conversations.

• Taking pictures of things that are difficult to see with the naked eye.

There are certainly some ethical concerns about using this technology. For example, it could be used to spy on people without their consent. It could also be used to record secret conversations which could damage relationships.

Oh, but this micro camera inside a glass marble is used for none of these. The camera records from inside the rolling marble as it rolls its way down a long chute and into a pool of molten lava! For a few seconds upon impact, you are able to continue observing video until the marble melts and no longer protects the video camera.

You think of how horrible this is! And by the looks of the comments and likes/dislikes, some people are amazed by the footage, while others are equally horrified as you. The video raises questions about the ethics of filming death and destruction.

Poor marble! :-( It was just minding its own business, rolling down a chute, when it was suddenly plunged into molten lava. It must have been a very painful death.

You can see why some people would be amazed by the footage, though. It's not every day that you see a glass marble melt into molten lava. But is it okay to film someone dying, even if they're not a person? Is it okay to film something that is causing someone pain? These are tough questions, and there is no easy answer. But it's important to think about them, and to have a discussion about them.

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/

Holidays in March

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I recently realized we have a few holidays in the middle of March that we shouldn't forget!

Holidays in March

Yes, March is a busy month with a lot of holidays. Here is a list of these holidays that fall in March:

    Pi Day (March 14): Pi Day is a day to celebrate the mathematical constant π. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, and it is approximately equal to 3.14. Pi Day is celebrated with pie-eating contests, math competitions, and other fun activities.
    The Ides of March (March 15): The Ides of March is a day that is traditionally considered to be unlucky. It is the day that Julius Caesar was assassinated.
    St. Patrick's Day (March 17): St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that celebrates the life of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is celebrated with parades, green beer, and other Irish-themed festivities.
    First Day of Spring (March 20): The first day of spring is a day that marks the beginning of the spring season. It is a time of renewal and new beginnings.

I hope you have a chance to celebrate all of these holidays!

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/

Tribute to the Moody Blues

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Tonight I cracked open a bottle of Apothic Dark wine and settled down to listen to Spotify. For some reason I felt like listening to "slide zone" from the Moody Blues which eventually turned into listening to a few more songs on their Threshold of a Dream album.

Tribute to the Moody Blues

The Moody Blues were a truly innovative band, always pushing the boundaries of what was possible in music. They were never afraid to experiment. Their use of technology was particularly groundbreaking, and they were one of the first bands to use synthesizers in their music. In the 60s they had a vision of combining rock music with orchestra which proved to be succeeded. But they did more than just combine orchestra with rock. They used special effects such as what I call the orchestral Doppler red shift in their song, “have you heard” off Threshold of a Dream.

Their opening soliloquy on Threshold of a Dream served as a warning about the dangers of technology, and how it can be used to control us. It's a message still relevant today as we continue to grapple with the effects of technology on our lives.

Let's not forget the way The Moody Blues adapted to the electro-pop sound of the 80s which, despite the way their music changed, they remained true to their original style and format of music.

The Moody Blues finally called it quits in 2018 which is remarkable considering that their recordings go all the way back to 1960. The leader singer died a year later. They were a truly unique band, and they will be missed. Their music will continue to inspire and uplift people for generations to come.

A Dream About the Moody Blues

12-31-2018 : Dream remembered from overnight: It was learned that one of the members of The Moody Blues was some kind of a cult leader back in the sixties that focused on spiritual enlightenment that may have utilized LSD. I suggested to someone that it would be a good idea to jump into a time machine and visit wherever this cult was located. We could sing some of the Moodly Blues songs that theoretically could have been written some years later. This would be done to see if the band member documented visions in the form of poetry before turning them into songs. The songwriter would surely be surprised to hear that songs had been turned into his poetry of secret visions.

And so we traveled back into time and found the place where this early Moody Blues cult was located. I remember that the property was out in the wilderness somewhere and was surrounded by prairies and forests. Everything looked the way the coloring would look in an old photo, faded with a spepia color effect

The meaning of the dream? According to Bard, “That's a very interesting dream. It's possible that it was inspired by your interest in the Moody Blues and your knowledge of their history. The band was founded in the 1960s, a time when many people were exploring different spiritual and religious beliefs. It's possible that one of the members of the band was involved in a cult that focused on spiritual enlightenment.

It's also possible that the dream was inspired by your interest in technology. Time travel is a common theme in science fiction, and it's possible that you were thinking about how it would be to travel back in time and meet someone from the past.

Whatever the inspiration, the dream is a reminder of the power of music and its ability to connect us to different times and places. It's also a reminder of the power of imagination and our ability to explore different worlds and possibilities." 

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This article was developed with the help of Bard, a large language model from Google AI. Bard is always happy to help people create content, and is always looking for ways to improve. If you wish to put Bard to work for you please visit: https://bard.google.com/