I came of age playing too many CD-ROM point-and-click adventure games to ignore these steep stairs. (Downtime in downtown #Pittsburgh.) Similar:Report to bay 3, where tea will be served as the gondola delivers you to the planet's surf… AestheticsTaking a break from my syllabustering in order to design some stairs. I’ve learned so much…Taking a…
I created about a dozen basic building shapes, with textures to add variety. #goodenough #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Come see Carolyn and her talented castmates in The Fantasticks (Theatre Factory, Trafford …PersonalAuthor of 80s classic The Hobbit didn't know game was a hit The Hobbit stood out from the advent…CybercultureThe exposition officer needs instant access to a…
Who choked up while reading aloud Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot” during a lesson on creative nonfiction? This guy. Similar:I'm having scads of fun designing #steampunk control panels. #blender3d #blender3dart…AestheticsMore #steampunk control panel goodness. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #blender3dartAestheticsAt the chess club holiday party. Peter looks forward to his Wednesday…GamesHappy to see a familiar face in a…
Little green owl, if your emotions depend this much on how often I practice, that’s definitely a ‘you’ problem, buddy. Similar:I played hooky from work to see Wild Robot with my familyI played hooky to go see Wild Robot this…AestheticsShe’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and…
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:No interior yet. Getting there. Gotta start somewhere. Low-poly background detail for a me…No interior yet. Getting there. Gotta st…AestheticsCan't upload photos to Facebook from my MacBookI spent 30 minutes trying to upload abou…CybercultureThe girl was cast as Luciana (the younger sister) in The Comedy…
Enjoying the “Science of Pixar” 3d computer modeling and storytelling exhibit with my son. @kaminsciencecenter Similar:This was a rough term. Still have a winter term course to publish before midnight but time…AcademiaI'd like to speak to the manager. Yes, I'll wait right here. The manager is of course somewhere e…AestheticsMy 13yo homeschooler had no idea…
A little better all the time. Similar:August Wilson Trifecta (Two Trains, Ma Rainey and Fences on the same day)Fences was performed in the backyard of …CultureComputers and Writing 2020 Funding Request: SubmittedMy contributions this year are a worksho…AcademiaWhat if I design a #steampunk fantasy cruiser and there aren’t enough chairs? How do I kno… AestheticsMuch…
Support the arts in your community! I’m here for the daughter and the rest of the cast. @jerz.carolyn @frontporchtheatricals Similar:My theory: Trump was composing therapeutic poetry, and got stuck on the last line. PersonalI’m really enjoying the embossed labels. #Blender3D (Making props for my fantasy #steampun…AestheticsMore Evidence that Choosing a Typeface Is ImportantAestheticsMarketers package female empowerment…
Settling in for a half day updating my knowledge of the job market my students will face. Similar:Would YOU trade a Hank Aaron rookie card for a Roberto Clemente… for her? Full Bloom (Au… In Suzanne Bradbeer’s play FULL BLOO…ArtBeing a deaf lipreader during a pandemic means increased social anxietyEven social events are a minefield.…
Happy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes start Monday. #syllabusforward Similar:On the Hatred of LiteratureGoing back to Plato—perhaps the first ha…AcademiaJust finished a good literature class discussion on this powerful play.Would love to teach it to healthcare stu…AcademiaWhen backwards newbie poets write…PersonalI Set A Trap To Catch…
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:Journalists call out White House claims on terror reportingThe easily-disproved surface-level claim…CultureTwo classes will turn in final revisions at…
My daughter who sometimes does things will be singing & swinging August 16 – 25 with @frontporchtheatricals Similar:Twittering The MachineI’ve never been a phone guy. My vo…AcademiaFacebook’s Instant Articles restore subscription options they previously strippedThe ability to serve content faster than…BusinessMy precious is fifteen. PersonalNotes on Teaching August Wilson's Pittsburgh CycleI first taught Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle…AcademiaSocrates…
Out for a walk during some downtime. Paused to appreciate this beautiful city of #Pittsburgh. Similar:Equus. Powerful theatre.PersonalYour second attempt at modeling #medievalyork fortifications in #blender3d will be better …Your second attempt at modeling #medieva…AestheticsIdeal Homeschool Summer Day: Studying Latin, Justifying Nilla Wafers, and Making a Duct Ta…Today, I managed to get in a couple…
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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:Let's…
I think I’ve mentioned I have a daughter who sometimes does things. Similar:5 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Math OnlineMy son has finally found a math textbook…CybercultureProgress.PersonalThe Most Toys (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 22) Data Abducted by Eccentri…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….ArtMany things in the world are awful, but my…
A great professional experience for her. Similar:Whoops, I Accidentally Used a Photo of Donald Trump in this Blog Post on Richard IIIHum de dum. Not paying any attention to …CultureVaccine hesitancy morphs into hostility, as opposition to shots hardens What began as “vaccine hesitancy” has …CultureMore modular low-poly background buildings. I’ll do some more facades…
They still need work but we have 2 weeks before classes start, so I feel pretty good. Similar:Lysistrata live.Current_EventsThis winter I changed my weekday alarm tone to chirping birds. This winter I changed my weekday ala…AestheticsPics from Thursday's dress rehearsal of Shrek: The Musical. This weekend only! @stage…PersonalDaughter Carolyn plays Cherry in Prime Stage's production…