I was never really a fan of MTV, I assume because I grew up without cable TV as a teenager in the 80s, and because I was very busy with grad school and starting a family in the 90s. I didn’t really feel like I had much in common with my “Gen X” cohort (most…
Cops gotta cop, and that means keeping pesky journalists under control. Tirado was 38 in May 2020 when she drove from Nashville, Tenn., to Minneapolis to cover the unrest unfolding after the murder of George Floyd. He died when a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. The city became an epicenter…
Modular support craft from the #neovictorian #steampunk bedtime stories I used to tell my now adult children. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics Similar:Helvetica Bold Oblique Sweeps FontysHelvetica Bold Oblique was the big winne…AestheticsMy big acting moment in this scene is declining a drink. #indie #filmAmusingAmazing show. Young lovers, a witty (but often stupid) servant, speeches, rants,…
How can a nostalgic, branching-path story-game encourage my 100-level journalism students take risks and learn from their mistakes? Using the ChoiceScript programming language, which features a robust stats system that can remember and respond to player choices, I coded up a “writing your first news story for the student paper” scenario, which unfolds as a…
I was approached on LinkedIn with the opportunity to work to help train an AI, for an hourly wage that’s much higher than I would get for teaching an extra class at my university. I thought about it. I told myself it would help me do my job better if I have a clear sense…
Support the humans who make art in your community. Death of a Salesman. #wirerecorderlife #fountainpenlife #howdotheywhipcheese #nobodydastblamethisman #bernardwormrising Similar:My 10yo Sings "Hopelessly Devoted to You"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq81GeqAY…PersonalMask up.PersonalHappy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes …Happy to see a familiar face in a slide …AcademiaPac-Man on Atari 800 @setonhilluniversity discussion…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Pfully Pfizered and pfeeling pfine so pfar. Current_EventsAnother delightful section of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #…AestheticsThe girl continues her exploration of Scottish history.Carolyn: “Does no one have a kind word f…PersonalJust submitted final grades for…
Vibing to a park saxophonist as I code for an upcoming conference presentation, and wait to see The Coffin Maker. A neighbor is sending some distinctly fruity smoke my way. Similar:I've missed doing this! Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel goodness. #blender3d …AestheticsDear organization from my past that just sent me a scolding…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Identity Crisis (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 4 Episode 18) The Case of LaForge’s Disapp… Rewatching ST:TNG An enjoyable …MediaThe Cover Letter That Led to Awesome InterviewsWhen I do a career planning unit, I am o…BusinessNew…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Chess tournament in Monroeville.PersonalWeird History offers a good debunking of this persistent myth.PersonalFrozen (Greensburg Civic Theatre, Greasepaint Players)DramaMy parents doing their daily crossword puzzle.PersonalPop Culture Showdown with My Retro DaughterThe girl tried to weird me out with a…
My basement dehumidifier was flashing an error code. YouTube had a tutorial with a possible fix. The thing is running now. Waiting to see whether the error returns. Similar:Yeet with Emily Dickinson (according to my auto-correct}PersonalAnother #steampunk interior. High tech garden gazebo or away team dropship? Why not both? … AestheticsWe found a mushroom fairy…
Joel Lipton, 10 years old at the time, wrote to Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz. Fast-forward to this past February, when Lipton and his wife were cleaning out their closet. […] “Dear Joel,” the letter reads. “I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen then it has ever been…
Apple has apologized, but like writer Peter C. Baker, I’m not quite ready to let go of that really horrifying ad depicting a roomful of beautifully displayed musical instruments, sound gear, art supplies, and even toys being slowly squashed by a huge hydraulic press (ostensibly to highlight the creative potential of the latest iPad). Picture…
I’m very amused at this nerdy news story about some tension between a judge who asks for legible documents and a lawyer who files documents with flasher typography. While I recognize that language changes and the distinction between “font” and “typeface” is unimportant to the general public, I teach my journalism students that historically…
This friendly gangster was parked at WalMart in Johnstown yesterday. Similar:From this station on the bridge, the exposition officer can relay whatever random bit of i…https://youtu.be/_E-3E7Q3LSs Get a lo…AestheticsI know that look.This was my 9yo today. She doesn’…AmusingHaving a rough day. But in a span of about 24 hours, three former students reached out to…
It’s unlikely to be at the forefront of the former president’s mind as he reflects on the verdict, but one immediate consequence is that Trump will probably lose the honorific title of “Mr” in the news pages of the UK’s Daily Telegraph. The Telegraph’s style guide states: “Defendants in criminal court cases … are to be referred…
Frog and Toad at the Mountain Playhouse with the daughter. Similar:Soldiers and Sailors Memorial and Museum Another visit to Pittsburgh with my his…CultureCarolyn plays Ti Moune in the Stage Right homeschool company "Once on This Island"…PersonalMe, contemplating the implications of maybe doing a socialize this weekend.PersonalAnother corner building. Designed and textured. Needs an interior. #blender3d…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:It appears there may be some audience participation in this outdoor production of Richard …PersonalA Matter of Time (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 5, Episode 9) Smarmy Time Traveler Observ…Rewatching ST:TNG An eccentric ti…Amusing‘Because’ has…
At the Johnstown Flood Museum. (May 31 1889 the neglected dam at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club broke, unleashing devastation on the valley below.) Similar:For Two Months, I Got My News From Print Newspapers. Here’s What I Learned.Farhad Manjoo says he’s a better, more-i…CultureThere’s No Longer Any Doubt That Hollywood Writing Is Powering…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:SHU Community Lines Up to Honor JoAnne Boyle's Final Trip Up the HillJoAnne Boyle liked talking about traditi…AcademiaFanciful Fun in Theatre Factory’s “The Fantasticks”A great review from Pittsburgh in the Ro…CultureSupport the arts in your community! I’m here…