I came of age playing too many CD-ROM point-and-click adventure games to ignore these steep stairs. (Downtime in downtown #Pittsburgh.) Similar:Steampunk flag for the United States of Britannia (from the alternate history my kids and …In the steampunk world my kids and I mad…AestheticsLoved part 1 of Alec Silverblatt's Mon Valley Medium. Part 2 tomorrow…
I created about a dozen basic building shapes, with textures to add variety. #goodenough #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:My son teaching chess to a young pupilCultureSomeone I know very well is in the trailer for Midnight (2020)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5BczlGs…CultureThe Pentagon has ordered Stars and Stripes to shut down for no good reasonStunning. The Stars and Stripes is much…
Who choked up while reading aloud Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot” during a lesson on creative nonfiction? This guy. Similar:Not doing well. As usual.PersonalMe as a highshool photo-bomber, I presume at the cast party for The Music Man.DramaJustice (TNG Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 7) When Wes trips on a fence, joggers' god gets in…In which Wesley…
Little green owl, if your emotions depend this much on how often I practice, that’s definitely a ‘you’ problem, buddy. Similar:Fall 2023 Grades: Submitted! AcademiaT-Shirts for student journalists who recently leveled up to “staff writer”(with bear signe…PersonalAuditioning in Pittsbugh (flanked by shots from recent performances).CultureAnother delightful section of #neovictorian #steampunk control panel, intended for backgro…One…
Everyone who is reading this article in 2024 grew up in an era where a photograph was, by default, a representation of the truth. A staged scene with movie effects, a digital photo manipulation, or more recently, a deepfake — these were potential deceptions to take into account, but they were outliers in the realm…
Sold out closing performance. Support the arts in your community! Similar:If you want to work with words, then journalism courses are very practical options.AcademiaDress Rehearsal for "My Son Pinocchio"My wife, daughter, and I waiting to star…AmusingEveryone Nov 1AmusingThe storage shelves of my fantasy steampunk CGI starship will need props with appropriate … AestheticsHow do you…
Enjoying the “Science of Pixar” 3d computer modeling and storytelling exhibit with my son. @kaminsciencecenter Similar:My 1951 day DuoLingo streak was fun, but… Ever since DuoLingo announced it…BusinessFriday night board game therapy. #startrek #monopolyPersonalFrozen (Greensburg Civic Theatre, Greasepaint Players)DramaLet's talk about books, old sport.BooksMy Father's Day adventure included replacing the family gaming computer (a 2011…
A little better all the time. Similar:After my conference talk, a post-audition, pre-Jane-Eyre-performance dinner with the girl.PersonalThe Last Jedi: Oh, the Feels.No spoilers here. (I managed to avoid al…MediaYour first test layout of medieval city streets will be your worst. #blender3d #medievalyo…Your first test layout of medieval city …DesignAudisee Presents: The War of the WorldsAs…
Support the arts in your community! I’m here for the daughter and the rest of the cast. @jerz.carolyn @frontporchtheatricals Similar:Drawing of Once on This Island by the amazing Rebecca Scassellati.PersonalThe Ensigns of Command (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 2) Data plays MacGyver to sa…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….MediaStudents Speak Up: Trust Us With DevicesThe…
Settling in for a half day updating my knowledge of the job market my students will face. Similar:Happy Father’s Day One of my favorite pictures of my fa…Current_EventsGrades submitted.AcademiaA pleasant Independence Day photo shoot with the daughter.AestheticsToday's lunarbaboon… there might be something in my eye. Hey! Want me to take her f…AwesomeJust a #neovictorian avatar…
Happy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes start Monday. #syllabusforward Similar:Smith College Protesters Bar Journalists From Covering Sit-In Unless They Support the Caus…Reporters planning to cover the sit-in a…Academia"It's called an amphora," the artist says.AestheticsAnother square of #steampunk control panel eye candy. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #a…AestheticsOver the…
The Liar’s Dividend suggests that in addition to fueling the flames of falsehoods, the debunking efforts actually legitimize the debate over the veracity. This creates smoke and fans suspicions among at least some in the audience that there might well be something true about the claim. That’s the “dividend” paid to the perpetrator of…
I’m fairly satisfied with this version of a medieval building trimsheet. Source photo is of Pickersleigh Court, Malvern, Worcestershire. I was disappointed by my first try in May, but I’ve come a long way since then. Similar:Confessions of a Nerdy Homeschooling DadAre you unexpectedly home-schooling your…CultureTwitter has blocked President Trump’s account, citing policy violations.PersonalIf you…
My daughter who sometimes does things will be singing & swinging August 16 – 25 with @frontporchtheatricals Similar:How hate and misinformation go viral: A case study of a Trump retweetOn Sunday night, President Donald Trump …AcademiaFun With Charts: Scale MattersAt first glance, this chart makes it loo…CultureWanted in College Graduates: Tolerance for Ambiguity”What answer do…
Out for a walk during some downtime. Paused to appreciate this beautiful city of #Pittsburgh. Similar:Happy Easter 2024PersonalI made some progress.PersonalCarolyn will portray Cosette Saturday at 2pm with 70 talented Stage Right castmates.The teen summer camp production of Les M…CultureWhat about Socialization?Sometimes, I worry that by homeschooling…Current_EventsMore bits of my summer project – another delightful…
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Even though I wrote about some of Eugene O’Neil’s earlier plays in my dissertation, I had never seen or even read this play before. I knew the basic subject matter but didn’t know the details. All the actors did a great job and the production values were top notch, as I expect from Quantum. Similar:Rocky…
I think I’ve mentioned I have a daughter who sometimes does things. Similar:Spring 2023 Grades: Submitted! (I only had 3 last-minute submissions to mark today.)AcademiaBag a Bot DayAt midnight tonight, participants in the…Current_EventsCelebration of Writing — a big presentation day for freshman writing classes.PersonalDetailed Articulation of Feet in Unity3DI’m following a lot of tutorials, and…
A great professional experience for her. Similar:Updated a "Gender Neutral Language" handoutMTV recently ditched the “Best Actor/Act…AcademiaCanada's Stratford Festival losing 'Shakespeare' from its nameAttending this was one of the handful of…CultureLocal News in a Digital AgeLocal TV news is the “most visible prese…AestheticsThinking about physical therapy and cheerful, chatty older gents…I feel like I’m living…
They still need work but we have 2 weeks before classes start, so I feel pretty good. Similar:Another 10sq cm of background details for a #steampunk project. #blender3d #blender3dart #…AestheticsMy buddy JTK helps me make a key point in my slideshow. #4c18 #b29Putting speaker notes on an iPad is alwa…AcademiaTopics in Am Lit: August Wilson…