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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:Subtle Stylesheet Tweaks for Mobile SiteOn the mobile version of my WordPress we…AestheticsCome see Carolyn and her talented castmates in The Fantasticks (Theatre Factory, Trafford …PersonalSpace Shuttle Challenger (Destroyed 28 Years Ago Today)I was in my…
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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:Coming of Age (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 18)Rewatching ST:TNG A character-heavy e…MediaMedea at Seton Hill University.CultureDress rehearsal for The Nutcracker.AestheticsNew utility chair and appliances from the service areas of my fantasy #steampunk #blender3…AestheticsRossum's…
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:Connecting with the BoyToday my son asked me to take him shoppi…CultureMe waiting for students to drop by during office hours. AcademiaSeeing…
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:The Unbearable Weakness of Trump’s MinionsNote that the URL of this story indicate…AcademiaHeard any good stories lately?My daughter has a terrible time settling…BooksI just tried…
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Your second attempt at modeling #medievalyork fortifications in #blender3d will be better than your first from just two weeks ago. Similar:Jon Bentley | My Life in ArtWonderfully weird retro pop art. Jon re…AestheticsDetails on the disappearance of the Utah monolith Mr. Bernards, 34, of Edwards, Colo., w…ArtThat’s one small step for [a] man, one giant…
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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…