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 is in PICT Classic Theatre adaptation of Oliver Twist (opened Sat night, runs thro…[Artistic Director Alan] Stanford had no…BooksI told them to put their name on both pages.I told them to put their name on both…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Talked too much during a meeting today.Talked too much during a meeting today. …AcademiaI have for some reason reached another #duolingo milestone.CultureOut for a walk during some downtime. Paused to appreciate this beautiful city of #Pittsbur…Out for a…
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:Desk trays, with procedural wood materials by Blendermada. #blender3dAestheticsUnmarked assignments. Major drafts came in over the weekend so I lost some ground but I kn…PersonalSignage…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Over time, Google has made paid ads harder to spot In 2007, Google changed the long…BusinessThe Search, Part 1 (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 3, Episode 1) Sisko takes the Defiant o… Rewatching ST:DS9 Although the…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:I don't expect any but the largest text will be legible in my #steampunk project, but it w…AestheticsYork Plays 2025: Five cameras, adding up to ~100 hours of footage.Five cameras, adding up to ~100 hours of…AcademiaVolunteering at our…
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:Looking forward to another visit to Illyria. Support humans who create art in your communi…PersonalMy Parents (aged 72 and 78) Demonstrate a Ballroom Dance PoseThis is how…
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:Support the arts in your community! @geyer_pac Hello Dolly!AmusingT-Shirts for student journalists who recently leveled up to “staff writer”(with bear signe…PersonalThe Girl's Obsession with Scottish History ContinuesWife: “What did you do with your bedshee…AestheticsOwner of former Latrobe Athletic Club continues pursuit to transform it into…
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:Happy memories of PC games I played with my son (now 19) sitting on my lap.While doing some spring cleaning around …CultureReliving memories and saying goodbye to my late colleague Sr. Ann Infanger.Reliving memories and saying goodbye to …PersonalFriday night. What am I doing? #partylikeaprofAcademiaUpdating…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:What kids do when Dad won't hand over the iPod So I’m not being selfish… this is …EducationIndustriousness. Self-improvement. Thrift. And orange slime. The girl amusing herself on our 70m …AestheticsTeaching myself the #Unity3D…
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:The Novel as a Tool for SurvivalMuch of what Krystal writes about the no…BooksChristmas 1970. I was feverish and it was unseasonably warm outside. One of my favorite pi…PersonalWilliam…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Overheard: "This is the best show I've ever seen at the Geyer" and "Who IS that girl playi…Gasps from the audience, shouts of “No!”…CultureApocalypse Rising #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 5, Episode 1) Sisko Infiltrates a Klingon…Rewatching ST:DS9 Worf…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:How much of what local TV stations post to Facebook is actually local? For many, right aro…I am not a fan of TV news, and in fact o…BusinessThe Novel as a Tool for SurvivalMuch of what Krystal writes about the no…BooksThe Myth…
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:Students who grew up with search engines might change STEM education foreverThe headline is oddly STEM-specific, but…CybercultureChoosing Carolyn's HeadshotWhich of these headshots do you like bes…AestheticsChess with my son. As usual, it didn't go well for me.GamesDid you share Russian…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Faculty/staff orientation begins @setonhilluniversity Personal"I don't view Shakespeare's work as intimidating anymore." — midterm reflection from coll… “It has made me more confident in my…AcademiaMedea at Seton Hill University.CultureI let her tend the rabbits.Great production of a very moving story….BooksMy kids are in a tree. How's your Friday?PersonalAt the Johnstown Flood…