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:Carolyn will portray Cosette Saturday at 2pm with 70 talented Stage Right castmates.The teen summer camp production of Les M…CultureAcademic Writing BluesTwo days ago my problem was that I had n…AcademiaEaster collage 2018.PersonalToday's 10 sq cm of…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Making more retro props for a #blender3d project. The way to get better at a thing is to d…PersonalThe third Google hit for " #steampunk control panel" is a #blender3d image I cre…PersonalCarolyn's "waiter with wobbly stack of…
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:Salesman at Pittsburgh Public Theatre. PersonalSo peaceful and majestic. Another outing with my son.PersonalOn the upside, no fake news is currently being shared on Facebook. Can't…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:This makes a lot of sense.AmusingThe Neutral Zone (ST:TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 25)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…CultureSpotted: the North American tree daughter.NatureKairos: Open Since 1996As a plucky new faculty member I wrote a…AcademiaEncounter…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Stage Right's "The Secret Garden": Performing with My Talented Daughter This weekend has been magical. Frida…CultureHappy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes …Happy to see a familiar face in 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:Chipping away at the total as the final submissions pour in.PersonalFurnished a random nook in the #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser I'm building. Not ha…PersonalProper commenting is an important…
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:My third time seeing @shu.pippin. I'll be back tomorrow for closing night.PersonalLittle Women (Thurs-Sun)PersonalSame photo, two different interpretations.This is why I spend time teaching my jou…PersonalAnother visit to downtown Pittsburgh with my history-loving son.CultureAnother random background control panel for a #blender3d #steampunk project. I wish…
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:The daughter missed her graduation ceremony because she was performing in Kinetic Theatre'…The daughter missed her graduation cerem…AcademiaThe Enemy (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 7) — LaForge and a Romulan Cooperate to …Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….EthicsEveryone Nov 1AmusingYes, we will see almost anything…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Choosing Carolyn's HeadshotWhich of these headshots do you like bes…AestheticsAnd yes, that's her picture in the program (from the PPT Shakespeare contest).At PPT’s The Diary of Anne Frank. …CultureSimulated iceberg, preserved artifacts and re-creations at…
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:Fact check: Trump utters series of false and misleading claims at coronavirus briefingNot fake news. Not the enemy of the Amer…Current_EventsLoki's Loop Escape RoomGreat concept for a virtual escape…CultureOn…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:The girl has gotten progressively more dedicated over the past few days.When you’re a homeschool parent, you go …AestheticsThis Is What Summer Vacation Is For: Designing a Steampunk Airsloop with Blender 3DSummer vacation means if I am telling…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:11 Tips H.P. Lovecraft Had for Novice Writers”Avoid reading so as not to taint your c…CultureMcCain's 2008 Concession Speech: Republicans interrupt their candidate's concession speech…That moment during McCain’s concession s…CultureThere are more museums in the US than there are Starbucks and McDonalds…
Already facing scandal, the Washington Post‘s new-ish CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, has announced that the newspaper will be pivoting to artificial intelligence to turn around its dismal financial situation. […] The paper’s chief technology officer, meanwhile, announced to staffers that going forward, WaPo is to have “AI everywhere in our newsroom,” according to Tani. It’s unclear,…
Three different sized buildings. Still working on variations for the biggest one. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Script: Prospero Makes a Circle on the Beach. Scene Designer: "How?"I was amused by this little note on the …AmusingWhat is Technical Writing?I noticed an uptick in traffic to an old…AestheticsFirst steps towards reconstructing a 30-year-old simulation. Marking the locations…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Coming of Age (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 18)Rewatching ST:TNG A character-heavy e…MediaMy brother is visiting to play a game of chess with his nephew and watch his niece perform…GamesYesterday my stack of unmarked assignments was about 120, so this is not bad.Nothing in this stack is pressing, but t…AcademiaSome…