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This article, titled "Everywhere, All the Time, 3:42: Collaborative encounters with the mundane," explores the concept of the mundane and its significance in our everyday lives. The authors conducted workshops and asynchronous writing sessions to delve into the mundane, using ubiquitous technologies like Google docs and Zoom meetings. They found that engaging with the mundane can lead to both a chain of mundane activities and moments of discovery. The authors also discuss the feminist perspective on the mundane and how it relates to performance art. They share their own experiences and reflections on the mundane, highlighting the shared aspects of daily life while acknowledging the potential for difference. The article concludes by examining the tension between routine and the desire for novelty, as well as the impact of mundane tasks on different individuals and cultures. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Waiting / 05" explores the concept of mundane activities and daydreaming. It presents a list of various activities such as making collages, sitting on a bench, walking, reading, and observing the world around us. The authors reflect on the idea of waiting and the moments of stillness that allow for contemplation and observation. The article is a collaborative effort by multiple authors and offers a diverse range of perspectives on the topic. [Extracted from the article]

I am sitting in my parents' living room, sharing a cup of tea and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. It is my father's 86th birthday. We are discussing the neighbour's parked car that blocks the view of the street from my parents' window.By Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz; Gillian Dyson; Renata Gaspar; Sozita Goudouna; Tasha Haines; Eero Laine; Birgit Larson; Vahri McKenzie; Jimena Ortúzar; Sandamini Ranwalage; Anna Tzakou and Evelyn WanReported by Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author [Extracted from the article]

I started a Zoom meeting with my future self, everyday, to try to help. I mean I'm already talking to myself all day long, but if someone else is there to see us, it helps a little.By Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz; Gillian Dyson; Renata Gaspar; Sozita Goudouna; Tasha Haines; Eero Laine; Birgit Larson; Vahri McKenzie; Jimena Ortúzar; Sandamini Ranwalage; Anna Tzakou and Evelyn WanReported by Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Presence / 09" explores the concept that emotions are not simply reactions to situations, but rather predictions based on past experiences. The authors argue that every time we encounter a situation, we draw upon our emotional memory of similar situations to predict how we should respond. They suggest that by recognizing this pattern, we can choose to alter our emotional responses and consider alternative reactions. The article is authored by a diverse group of individuals and offers a unique perspective on the nature of emotions. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Ritualized / 08" explores the experience of watching recipe videos and the familiarity and challenges associated with bread-baking. The author discusses how they have watched these videos multiple times and have become familiar with certain parts of the content, while finding other aspects repetitive or irritating. Despite their familiarity, the author still needs to watch the videos to retain important information for bread-baking, which they find to be a more challenging and less mundane task compared to other daily cooking activities. The article is authored by Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz, Gillian Dyson, Renata Gaspar, Sozita Goudouna, Tasha Haines, Eero Laine, Birgit Larson, Vahri McKenzie, Jimena Ortúzar, Sandamini Ranwalage, Anna Tzakou, and Evelyn Wan. [Extracted from the article]

GraphBy Eric Villanueva Dela Cruz; Gillian Dyson; Renata Gaspar; Sozita Goudouna; Tasha Haines; Eero Laine; Birgit Larson; Vahri McKenzie; Jimena Ortúzar; Sandamini Ranwalage; Anna Tzakou and Evelyn WanReported by Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author; Author [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "Entering / 03." from Performance Research, recounts a personal experience of a parent and child shopping for ballet shoes. The parent expresses frustration with the process and the child's desire for an expensive ballet gear bag. The article also briefly mentions the presence of other ballet parents and their conversations. The article concludes with the parent placing a flyer under a car's windshield wiper and the child happily skipping away. [Extracted from the article]