We are thrilled to share our inaugural 2016 Merlin Mailer Newsletter with you. In it you will find highlights of the various philosophy services and activities that we have hosted & participated in over the course of the past year since our office doors opened in the Winter of 2015, as well as things on the radar for 2017.
Our Grief, Loss & Heartbreak Workshop took place on Saturday, December 10th at the Reeder’s Alley Interpretive & Convention Center. A unique 1-day gathering that incorporated elements of philosophy, psychology, yoga/stretching, mindfulness meditation, readings & poetry, the workshop served as an opportunity for individuals to navigate the grieving process in…
It was a full-house at our December Think & Drink…despite the frigid weather and rapidly accumulating snow! In fact, we even had two participants ski in (big props to Randy & Dan)! With several new faces joining the mix this month and a healthy spread of food and hot tea…
Co-directed by Merlin CCC (in conjunction with Dr. Barry Ferst, Professor of Philosophy at Carroll College, and Tim Holmes, internationally-renowned artist) and hosted by Carroll College, “Vulnerable Humanity, Predictable Machines” was the first of three community events geared to initiate a public discussion about the human-technology relationship and the promises…
Our October/November Think & Drink was a lively one withseveral new faces joining the mix! With beverages and food in hand, our group of sip n’ talkers settled in at The Sapphire in the wine vault room for a delightful evening of philosophical dialogue. Several great questions were posed at…
In addition to enjoying a stunning Fall day (thank you Mother Nature!), we had a blast exploring the terrain and talking about imagination & storytelling on our Halloween-Themed Philosophy Walk for Kids! Thank you so much to the amazing group of kids (and adults) who participated in the meandering and…
Our October Philosophy Drive-In was a blast! Our awesome group of philosophy & movie-lovers enjoyed tasty movie snacks and the 2009 historical drama Agora — a film centered around the famous female astronomer, philosophy and mathematics professor Hypatia of Alexandria during the decline of Greco-Roman polytheism & the Christianization of…
Our September Think & Drink was great fun! Our group of thinkers & drinkers hunkered down at The Sapphire in the wine vault room (if you haven’t checked the wine room out, you should – it’s quite charming and cozy!). With our favorite beverages and tasty snacks in hand, we…
