I came of age playing too many CD-ROM point-and-click adventure games to ignore these steep stairs. (Downtime in downtown #Pittsburgh.) Similar:I was perhaps a bit more conversational and chipper than usual during class today. A grinn…I was perhaps a bit more conversational …AcademiaI was briefly excited that Turnitin.com's new app works in a park with…
I created about a dozen basic building shapes, with textures to add variety. #goodenough #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Kindle App Vs. iBooks. (Spoiler: They’re Virtually Identical Now!)I noticed with interest that Kindle now …AestheticsThe Other 21st Century Skills User Generated Education.AcademiaChess tournament in Monroeville. Two losses, two wins.The boy’s personal best in terms of win-…Culture"Shakespeare in…
Who choked up while reading aloud Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot” during a lesson on creative nonfiction? This guy. Similar:Freshman writing students present their research projects in a suitably decorous setting. … PersonalValid for any new yearEthicsMy Minecraft-obsessed tween made this blocky foam pig at art camp. Next up: Stage Right summer musical th…AestheticsT-Shirts for student journalists…
Little green owl, if your emotions depend this much on how often I practice, that’s definitely a ‘you’ problem, buddy. Similar:We Tried to Do Vanlife Right. It Broke Us Down.Shortly before I got married, my sister …CultureHearing "Godzilla on My Mind" author Wiliam TsutsuiPersonalMy current Zoom backdrop. #blender3d #partylikeaprofAestheticsOver the years I have leveled up…
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:A stranger approached me today.A stranger approached me today. I was a…CultureA support sloop on deck and in the landing bay. #steampunk #neovictorian #aesthetics #desi…AestheticsIf I don’t stock the officers’ pub on my #steampunk #fantasy #CGI flagship, who will? (All…PersonalUnmarked assignments. Major drafts came in…
Enjoying the “Science of Pixar” 3d computer modeling and storytelling exhibit with my son. @kaminsciencecenter Similar:My Minecraft-obsessed tween made this blocky foam pig at art camp. Next up: Stage Right summer musical th…AestheticsAfter lights out, the girl is knitting.PersonalAnother corner building. Designed and textured. Needs an interior. #blender3d #design #ae…Another corner building. Designed and te…AestheticsAfter…
A little better all the time. Similar:Laying out our anti-socialization defenses & cleaning out the penitence shack for anot…Visiting Fort Ligonier. When the girl…CultureGame night at our local library.Games“If music be the food of love, play on!” I may have mentioned that I have a daughter who d… CultureHitting the weekend with just 6…
Support the arts in your community! I’m here for the daughter and the rest of the cast. @jerz.carolyn @frontporchtheatricals Similar:Why do journalists use "allegedly" when they report on obvious crimes captured on video?Look at this picture. A guy in a uniform…EthicsWhy Student Athletes Continue to FailWhen student athletes were asked how muc…AcademiaThis long-nelected CD-ROM case…
Settling in for a half day updating my knowledge of the job market my students will face. Similar:Talked too much during a meeting today.Talked too much during a meeting today. …AcademiaMy son teaching chess to a young pupilCultureJumpsuit for a female mechanic in my #neovictorian #steampunk project. #blender3d #unity3dAestheticsI just bought Diamond City.GamesThe truth hits…
Happy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes start Monday. #syllabusforward Similar:A Liberal-Arts Education for Business MajorsThe world needs well-rounded leaders. A …AcademiaTeaching Composition with Interactive FictionI’m on a committee that is exploring a m…AcademiaTrump administration gave Courage Award to a woman who criticized Trump, then rescinded th……
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:The girl's modern dance choreography workshopAestheticsThe new marshmallow test: Resisting the temptations of the webThe Stanford marshmallow experiment is…
My daughter who sometimes does things will be singing & swinging August 16 – 25 with @frontporchtheatricals Similar:I get a little workplace gift as the academic year closes.I get a little workplace gift as the aca…PersonalChildren of Eden (Stage Right, April 2014)My wife and I in Biblical costumes for C…CultureHow do I cite generative AI…
Out for a walk during some downtime. Paused to appreciate this beautiful city of #Pittsburgh. Similar:I haven't seen this show since freshman year at Bishop Denis J O'Connell High Sc…PersonalIf you like bloody, singing, punning demons you will love this show.If you like bloody, singing, punning dem…AmusingMy 10yo Launches a Soda Bottle Rocket http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbNu8…AestheticsI let…
Similar:Flannery O'Connor reading "A Good Man is Hard to Find"It’s striking to hear her audience erupt…AestheticsI know that look.This was my 9yo today. She doesn’…AmusingThe Best of Both Worlds, Part 2 ( #StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Four, Episode 1) Your res…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break …PersonalDo television and electronic games predict children’s psychosocial adjustment?Wow……
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:Rhinoceros…
I think I’ve mentioned I have a daughter who sometimes does things. Similar:TARDIS from today's 3D printing class.AestheticsI have a daughter who does things. Here’s what she’ll be starting on next week. @frontporc…I have a daughter who does things. Here’…CultureMasked, vaxxed, and settling in to watch live theaterBarebones is a little black box theater,…BooksPracticing with…
A great professional experience for her. Similar:Carolyn featured on Steel City News for The Nutcracker The credit at 0:30 should read “Caro…AestheticsKafka Meets Charlie BrownThis year marks the 100th anniversary of…AmusingDr. David von Schlichten honors the spectrum of motivations (not always financial) feature…Dr. David von Schlichten honors the spec…AcademiaGoogle’s healthcare AI made up a body…
They still need work but we have 2 weeks before classes start, so I feel pretty good. Similar:How to Annoy Your Parents (Smurfs, Tweety, Jar-Jar and Ewoks) http://www.youtube.com/wat…Amusing“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” Very glad I got my son interested in 2001: …Personal#blender3d is teaching me more than I ever thought…