Similar:After your shift at the protocol station, join me in the officers' lounge, just up the spi… AestheticsA former student contacted me to share her thoughts.A few years ago, I told myself I would s…AcademiaGet Hands-on Writing Experience.AcademiaOur family has seen David Whalen in the persona of Sherlock in five or six different shows…Our family…
This is really noteworthy. Today the President of the United States denied a statement that was issued in the White House by one of his own officials, claiming that the official does not exist and that the New York Times invented the source. This is not about a reporter making an error, or selectively quoting…
In the Washington Post, Greg Sargent analyzes a pattern in Trump’s very effective rhetoric. As you’ll recall, after Trump made his “animals” comment, his defenders — and Trump himself — erupted in anger at news organizations that had not explained that it had come amid a discussion of MS-13 members. It’s not clear from the…
NRATV host Collins Idehen Jr (who goes by the name Colion Noir) made what appeared to be a serious call for legislation to restrict the First Amendment — then said he wanted people who were horrified by that call to know “That’s the same feeling gun owners get when they hear people say the same…
I just noticed an option for viewing a Facebook timeline in “grid” mode. For the past several years I have been trying to add a square image to all my blog posts, and the style I created for my blog uses these square images (in different ways based on the width of the user’s screen).…
Am I wise now? At an event for encouraging graduate student research, a 26yo grad student said she had just heard the term “impostor syndrome,” and she asked how long she’d have to be in the profession before she got over her fears that she was just faking it and didn’t belong. I looked her…
Similar:Toiletries for a steampunk villain who needs to look dapper. Straight razor and shaving br… Nice lighting shows clearly that I h…DesignWhat would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? @shu_hog… AmusingRecording Christmas Stories for WAOB Audio TheatreFor WAOB Audio Theater, my family spent …PersonalTrying out a new…
Within the span of five days, Trump went from having just heard about FBI’s use of a confidential source to rendering the judgment that this was a purposeful — and political — attempt by the Obama Justice Department to install a “spy” within his ranks. And deciding that this was a) a scandal and b)…
I think they mean typeface conference, but it’s still amusing. Similar:Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. Trying to add a subtle pattern to the light-…One of many steampunk control panels I’v…AestheticsAudisee Presents: The War of the WorldsAs new age synthesizer music, a rich bar…Books"You work for the @CollegeBoard?" the bright-eyed teen behind the…
Lesley Stahl, a correspondent on “60 Minutes,” made the disclosure on Monday during a live interview with Judy Woodruff of PBS NewsHour, drawing a stunned silence from the audience. After Trump began to unload on the news media, she said, she asked him whether he planned to stop attacking the press — a hallmark of…
Similar:I'm honestly not sure where that came from.For my summer project, teaching myself t…AestheticsThe Child (TNG Rewatch: Season 2, Episode 1)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…CultureStage Right's "The Secret Garden": Performing with My Talented Daughter This weekend has been magical. Frida…CultureMy laptop hard drive is full & my comfort-food shelf is emptyMy laptop drive is…
The ink used in a fountain pen, the ballpoint’s predecessor, is thinner to facilitate better flow through the nib—but put that thinner ink inside a ballpoint pen, and you’ll end up with a leaky mess. Ink is where László Bíró, working with his chemist brother György, made the crucial changes: They experimented with thicker, quick-drying…
Similar:Zooming into the abyss: Black squares don’t contribute much to the learning environment.PersonalBrass desk lamp, with translucent green shade and glowing light bulb filament. #blender3dPersonalLaying out our anti-socialization defenses & cleaning out the penitence shack for anot…Visiting Fort Ligonier. When the girl…CultureIn Which I Bow Before the Mistress of Teen SnarkThe Girl: I’m sorry I’m…
There are many, many legitimate, evidence-supported critiques that people can make about Donald Trump. Taking a quote out of context is not a legitimate, evidence-supported critique. I was furious at what I thought Trump said, too, until I looked into the context (C-SPAN). In a sound-bite world, a wise politician would be more careful, but…
Reducing the reach of abusive tweets is better than censorship on the one hand, and nothing on the other. Of course, this is another reminder that the social media titans can and do manipulate what we see. Reducing the impact of bullies benefits Twitter’s bottom line, which is the same reason for every change to…
Similar:Today's unexpected but welcome moments of grace She waived a fee. He accepted a…AwesomeTapdance / jazz music outing with the girl. Tapdance / jazz music outing with …AcademiaEveryone Nov 1AmusingYes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocke…PersonalTop deck of a #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser needs an airlock at the top of…
Similar:My big brother and my son facing off in chess. I am totally outclassed here.PersonalA performance, two auditions and a cast party. #busyweekendPersonalA few Dwarven Moments in Stage Right's Snow WhiteThe dwarf scenes were a real hoot. …DramaLife would be so much better if all the interfaces we encountered looked like #Steampunk c…AestheticsThe barbican at…
Similar:He checkmates me in two moves. I lasted about a half hour, and went down fighting.PersonalAnother delightful section of #steampunk control panel, for a personal #blender3d project….AestheticsMy son (black) has captured better pieces, but my brother (white) has a better position. C… PersonalPrime Stage – "Twelfth Night" – Carolyn Jerz ("Viola")https://youtu.be/FlaO1VI1nbk The wife…CultureSeeing the premiere of…
Similar:Carolyn appears as homeschooled teenager "Carolyn." Free holiday show Tuesday at 7. PersonalClues (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Four, Episode 14) Data's faslehoods nonpluss and Pic…Rewatching ST:TNG After the crew blac…EmpathyThis is the first time during the pandemic that we’ve brought this game out. Very topical.PersonalLet's talk about books, old sport.BooksSo this is Pi DayMy wife says…
Similar:Public service announcement! If you are feeling awkward at a social event and you see me t…AwesomeToday I didn't save the world, but I did help a student while power-walking at the mall.I’m far from perfect, and injustice and …AcademiaA question I find myself thinking all the time.PersonalDesk blotters, with procedural leather and wood materials…