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:"It's called an amphora," the artist says.AestheticsI didn't mark a single paper or set foot in a classroom. Here's why this prof is tired fro…I submitted my final grades a few weeks …AcademiaLook what I found on…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:I broke the garage door when I left for work this morning. Fixed it when I got home.PersonalThe girl sank her brother's last ship with the homophonous cry "I-1."AmusingI both like and hate that Canvas tracks the number…
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:How Not To Make Professional ContactsTowards the end of my year-long radio ne…AmusingA very happy geekling playing Dungeons and Dragons on her one free evening.…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Chipping away at the total as the final submissions pour in.PersonalIf you care about things like acting, or people, go see "Orphans." I'm over…PersonalFair use prevails as Supreme Court rejects Google Books copyright caseFair use…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:A merry look at journalism in the classic "The Year without a Santa Claus"PersonalCompleted uniforms for the officers and crew from the #neovictorian #steampunk bedtime sto… Right now I can move the player aroun…Aesthetics1776. Binge-watching Liberty's Kids. New…
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:Chapbooks — the latest assignment in my “History and Future of the Book” class.Students have already done a 400-word sp…AcademiaMisaligned interior and exterior portholes. Bulkheads from the…
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:First steps towards reconstructing a 30-year-old simulation. Marking the locations of the …First steps towards reconstructing a 30-…AestheticsBeam me up, Chewie!AwesomeDesk trays, with procedural wood materials by Blendermada. #blender3dAestheticsThoughtful Gestures Sometimes Speak Louder than WordsShe ended up waiting out the light cycle…AmusingAfter lights out, the…
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:My colleague Dr. Cusick bakes Irish soda bread every year to honor Saint Patrick's Day.AcademiaLooking forward to more live local theater. (Support the arts!)PersonalI created about a dozen basic building shapes, with textures to add variety. #goodenough #…I created about a dozen basic building s…AestheticsDress…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Twitter / Search – "couldn't remove your contacts" – All Tweets Twitter / Search – “couldn’t remove …AmusingCarolyn portrays Maria in West Side Story, Aug 9-12. #ifeelpretty #tonight #somewhereAt the Geyer Peforming Arts Center…
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:West Side Story Maria MontagePersonalThat felt sooo good!PersonalFurnished a random nook in the #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser I'm building. Not ha…PersonalAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk #neovictorian control panel. Not…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Broken Link #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 4, Episode 26) Odo gets drippy, must visit Chan…Rewatching ST:DS9 In Garak’s shop, th…EmpathyPerforming as Alquist in ActIII of Rossum’s Universal Robots. (Free Zoom performance of gr…https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…PersonalA new study shows that students…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Headphones, Croutons and RhetoricME (with crouton tongs in one hand and s…CultureWearable Tech: Rest in Peace, Google Glass: 2012-2014I did enjoy the opportunity to play with…CultureColorful variations of an upholstered desk chair for my fantasy #steampunk #blender3d proj…AestheticsOpt Out of Pre-approved Credit…
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:"I don't view Shakespeare's work as intimidating anymore." — midterm reflection from coll… “It has made me more confident in my…AcademiaJaw-dropping moments of insight and humanity. So funny, so edgy, so affirming! I did not e…PersonalOops. I’m going to bed…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Who is the more dramatic — my extroverted tween or my philosophical teen?Stoked from a morning show-choir perform…AmusingFallout Monopoly with the boy. PersonalLittle green owl, if your emotions depend this much on how often I practice, that’s defin…Little green owl, if your emotions depe…PersonalQ Who? (ST: TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode…