I am not in the splash zone but still definitely out of my comfort zone. Support the arts in your community. Similar:I try to create one brand new element, modify one existing element, and reuse existing ele…AestheticsFinished Reading The Chronicles of PrydainWe could hardly stop reading just before…BooksCat-sitting. Hello, Blue.PersonalThe last submissions of this o'er…
I have a daughter who does things. If demon curses and buckets of stage blood are your thing, join the fun this weekend in Greensburg. (I will not be seated in the splash zone.) Similar:I had some unexpected downtime today, so I filled out another span of my #blender3d #steam…AestheticsSeeing Lyle Kessler's "Orphans" with the…
Yes, Duolingo is free and I’ve learned a lot. No, I don’t like the psychological manipulation. I’m still using it but I changed my user name. Similar:Celebration of Writing — a big presentation day for freshman writing classes.PersonalWork-Life Balance, from 11(!) Years AgoI think I’m managing work-life balance p…AcademiaJournalists are vital to the health of…
“Murdering meteorologists won’t stop hurricanes. I can’t believe I just had to type that.” — Michigan-based meteorologist Katie Nickolaou. A wide range of misinformation has been spread as Helene and then Milton gathered pace in the Gulf of Mexico, such as claims spread by Trump that Fema had run out of cash for hurricane survivors…
It’s so heartbreaking seeing the amount of disinformation being spread by elected officials and partisan agitators with lots of followers. FEMA is not out of money, it’s not confiscating damaged property, and it’s not biased for against any ethnic groups or political affiliations. Similar:Go not to the elves for counsel, for they will say both…
My mother-in-law invited me to try out the 60- year-old tape machine that belonged to my father-in-law. When I worked in radio news in the late 1980s, we were still loading reels and splicing tape, so it all came back to me pretty quickly. Similar:A stranger took this photo of my parents doing their…
My job is often to help students understand things that they aren’t good at doing yet. If a student arrives in my classroom with a solid ability to construct clear sentences and summarize difficult readings, using an AI tool that helps them spot grammar mistakes with less effort and capture the gist of a reading…
Did you see that guy’s license plate? Similar:On set. #indiefilm #historicaldrama #creativity #enjoylifePersonalMy more or less daily 10cm section of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart…AestheticsThings may be awful, but at least an invasive species of spider the size of a child's hand…AmusingProfessor Sees Parallels Between Things, Other Things”By drawing parallels between things and…AcademiaMy meme…
Touched up and created an infographic for a web page that I first posted in Nov 2000. Similar:Checking sources back in 2006 involved using this *steampunk* contraption.Research Before Google Books AcademiaI think this #denoising filter makes my #CGI scene look a bit like a hand-illustrated chil…I think this #denoising filter makes my …AestheticsStunning writing in…
A healthy respect for the free press and the institution of journalism is absolutely crucial for a healthy democracy. Media literacy matters, while a jaded “I don’t trust journalists, I do my own research” DIY attitude is easily co-opted. A false claim that Vice President Kamala Harris was involved in a June 2011 hit-and-run incident…
What is this? I do not like this change, @duolingo (For some reason I can’t practice to recover from an error.) Similar:Because words matter, old sport.AcademiaNew York Times Ready to Charge Online ReadersI will miss it, but honestly, I do not s…BusinessApple Hill Playhouse is closing, leaving theater group seeking new homeConfiguring socially distanced seating…
About 30 years after I first saw John Speed’s 1676 map of York, today I was working on a region labeled “Z.” Or is that a “2“? There’s both an X and a 3 nearby… confusing context! A glance at the legend shows how brilliantly Speed handled the ambiguity. #usability #ux #ui #design #medieval #cartography…
Added an overhead minimap to my #medievalyork #unity3d simulation. #mysteryplay Similar:York Corpus Christi Pageant, Toronto, June 7I’ll be in Toronto next week to observe …AcademiaIn March 2000, I was blogging about Palm V computers for the Navy, NCAA banning online jou…In March 2000, I was blogging about …AcademiaBattle of Agincourt — 600 Year Anniversary of…
Talkback session after the matinee and my brother and faculty colleagues after the evening performance. Audiences were gasping, laughing nervously, exclaiming sotto voce about “fingerprints!” and “the key!“ and “Was that *supposed* to happen?” and “This is *good*!” @thepublicpgh #dialm #understudy (We knew well in advance Carolyn would be performing yesterday.) My daughter informed me…
Looking forward to this! @thepublicpgh Similar:Fences ( #AugustWilson #CenturyCycle, 6 of 10)August Wilson’s Century Cycle > …BooksYork Corpus Christi Pageant, Toronto, June 7I’ll be in Toronto next week to observe …AcademiaWooden document holders. Pretty routine, but practice is practice. #Blender3DPersonal'Peter Pan Live' Was Never Intended to Be EnjoyedI didn’t watch the show (our cable-less …AestheticsCrazy, Kinetic,…
She’s on her way to the @thepublicpgh for two shows today as Margot in Dial M for Murder. Similar:5 tips for choosing the right typefaceWhen it comes to picking a typeface, you…AestheticsMcCain: Dictators 'get started by suppressing free press' “If you want to preserve democracy a…CultureDani Girl (Geyer/13Players)https://youtu.be/5k06Z1_azMo Dani Gir…CultureTell-all crime reporting is a peculiarly…
My simulated city has 1000 capsule inhabitants that are just smart enough to gather around markers and wait. In May, I had nothing. I‘m learning. #medievalyork #mysteryplay #unity3d Similar:Sesame Street had a big plot twist in November 1986My older siblings say they remember our …CultureHow to promote your laser skin clinic effectivelyI rather miss teaching…
I’ve had a lot of fun in this new ensemble audio storytelling series. Did I do a good job convincing my friends I really saw a time-traveling elephant? Similar:Do Cultural Critics Have Any Value Left?[T]he Internet has dramatically changed …AestheticsChecking sources back in 2006 involved using this *steampunk* contraption.Research Before Google Books AcademiaMerchant of Venice…
That’s water under the bridge! Crowds of NPCs charge across, sweeping the player along. Gotta work on that! #unity3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:SHU Community Lines Up to Honor JoAnne Boyle's Final Trip Up the HillJoAnne Boyle liked talking about traditi…AcademiaHow to interact with the introverted…My daughter spends a lot of time with he…DesignIn June, 2000 I…
How exactly do bridges bridge? How do rivers rive? How much detail does my model of #medievalyork need? My first try will be my worst try. #mysteryplay #blender3d Similar:Overflow seating for the 50th anniversary of the canonization of #elizabethannseton @seton…PersonalA pleasant Independence Day photo shoot with the daughter.AestheticsFULL BLOOM at Latrobe’s Olde Main, Aug 30-Sep…