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Taking a break from my syllabustering in order to design some stairs. I’ve learned so much this summer! #blender3d Similar:Kitchen utensils for my steampunk villain's hideout. #Blender3D. There’s nothing particularly steampu…AestheticsTreasure peaceful moments in a turbulent world.AestheticsJournalists are vital to the health of a free nation. #firstamendnent #freepressPersonalThe Daughter's 21st Birthday Current_EventsThe Girl Wins the…
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The barbican at Mickelgate was pulled down in the 1800s but I made a rough approximation from other sources. #medievalyork #blender3d Similar:Finished Reading The Chronicles of PrydainWe could hardly stop reading just before…BooksWhy ‘Cats’ the Movie Fails So FlamboyantlyI can’t seem to get into superhero movie…AestheticsThis long-nelected CD-ROM case tucked away behind my monitor holds…
John Speed’s 1611 map of #medievalyork features a “scale of paces.” My #unity3d placeholder character currently takes 45 steps to run the distance Speed marked as 50 paces. (I can adjust that easily.) Similar:My Son Plays Mozart Too Fasthttps://youtu.be/gXAtRI1NLxs He says “M…AmusingAngry 10yo Edits the Paper Heart She Gave Her MotherAestheticsCrash site and Tower of…
As those familiar with the liberal arts know, in antiquity there were seven such arts. Three formed the trivium of the humanities: rhetoric, grammar, and logic. And four formed the quadrivium of the sciences: music, arithmetic, geometry, and astronomy. The assertion was this was the knowledge one required to participate as a citizen, as a…
If I ever share something that turns out to be disinformation, please let me know. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public…
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I’ve roughed out earthen embankments for the city walls. I know there was at some point a moat but this is more than enough accuracy for now. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Happy Father’s Day One of my favorite pictures of my fa…Current_EventsYellow Journalism Did Not Cause the Spanish-American War (Role of Sensationalized Headlin… When a correspondent…
Your first test layout of medieval city streets will be your worst. #blender3d #medievalyork Background details for a #mysteryplay project. Similar:When you see a show alone often you can get really good seats. Idaspe @quantumtheatreCultureI accidentally did too much DuoLingo. I don't want to advance to the harder league. Come o…EducationAssassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand…
Your second attempt at modeling #medievalyork fortifications in #blender3d will be better than your first from just two weeks ago. Similar:They Smiled Too!Victorians had to stay still for 3 secon…AestheticsAdded a pilot and cockpit details to my flyby of a #steampunk scout ship. Costume is a pr…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyvR90jm…AestheticsIs this stripe appearing or disappearing? FULL BLOOM (Aug…
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I’ll be seeing the final performance tomorrow. @bigstormpc Similar:Shall we dance? The girl tries on her ball gown for The King and I. Her featured show is …DanceI have more to do than mark 99 assignments, but this is a nice stopping point.PersonalBeautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of…
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Today’s #blender3d modeling, inspired by a satellite photo courtesy of Google Maps. (I’m not aiming for architectural perfection, but with each try I’m definitely leveling up.) #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Writing Tips for Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Matters Pers…AcademiaThe School of Humanities honors me and my colleagues @mikearnzen and Dan Martino as we com…The School of Humanities…
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The cast of comical, quirky characters are most enjoyable. Marigold (Carolyn Jerz) is hilarious as the new age, love child who always sees the best in everybody and everything. Jerz floats, whirls, and glides across the stage. She’s delightful and believable in her role. Her presence on stage brings lightness and spreads joy. —Burgh Vivant…