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:Merry Christmas 2022.PersonalDress Rehearsal for "My Son Pinocchio"My wife, daughter, and I waiting to star…AmusingZooming into the abyss: Black squares don’t contribute much to the learning environment.PersonalThe girl is rehearsing for Hello DollyPersonalMore #blender3d #cgi practice. Added…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:To my daughter for 2020: “You shall prevail.”PersonalHeard any good stories lately?My daughter has a terrible time settling…BooksThere are many Star Wars references in Dani Girl, so I made this tribute to Tom Jung's 197…CultureThe other day I…
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:"The face of the last man on Earth." #alquist #rur #robots #capek #virtual #theater Gettin…AestheticsFeeding a Neighbor's LambsA neighbor invited us over to help feed…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:'Peter Pan Live' Was Never Intended to Be EnjoyedI didn’t watch the show (our cable-less …AestheticsDress rehearsal of The NutcrackerPersonalThe ‘Liar’s Dividend’ is dangerous for journalists. Here’s how to fight it. The Liar’s Dividend suggests…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Can't upload photos to Facebook from my MacBookI spent 30 minutes trying to upload abou…CybercultureCheerful scene from @pictclassictheatre Jane Eyre (getting great reviews; 11 more performa…PersonalJust a random side corridor in the #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser I've been building…
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:Look what I found on my shelf in a closet. #history #archaeology #media Look what I found on my shelf in a cl…PersonalLounge area of a steampunk…
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:I was perhaps a bit more conversational and chipper than usual during class today. A grinn…I was perhaps a bit more conversational …AcademiaFind yourself someone who makes you plomeek soup like Nurse Chapel makes for Spock.PersonalDrinking milk and using the #WaybackMachine to fix broken links…
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:Tin Man (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 20) Sad telepath bonds with starshi…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….CulturePrepping for the “Celebration of Scholarship and Service” #york2025 #medievaldrama #mediev…PersonalHow are you holding up? What difficult choices have you made? How can we all help each…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:As a student journo, naturally I covered the visit from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry…I recall just sort of telling the editor…AcademiaSherlock Holmes and The Woman (WAOB Live Virtual Performance)I was happy to play…
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 girl around the house casually dressed "as a Jacobite."AmusingCarolyn will portray Cosette Saturday at 2pm with 70 talented Stage Right castmates.The teen summer camp production of Les M…CultureSeeing…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Another delightful caricature by Rebecca ScassellatiAestheticsSeton Hill students Emily Vohs, Elizabeth Burns, Jake Carnahan-Curcio and Carolyn Jerz in …Seton Hill students Emily Vohs, Elizabet…AcademiaIt's probably safe to throw these out.PersonalThe Pentagon has ordered Stars and Stripes to shut…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Carolyn and Alex in “The King and I”PersonalMultiple Choice = GoogleNo big surprises here, but this blog pos…AcademiaHe checkmates me in two moves. I lasted about a half hour, and went down fighting.PersonalJames Goodwin Clonney: Mother's WatchThis painting, of two impish children…
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:Me waiting for students to drop by during office hours. AcademiaThe Hidden Benefits Of DaydreamingWhen your mind wanders, its like P. T. B…CultureThe Cover Letter That Led to Awesome InterviewsWhen I do a career planning unit, I am o…BusinessHow exactly…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Nerd Break! Listening To: Wilhelm Scream / Castle Thunder / Amen Break (While Watching Lig…In order to provide some context for a b…AestheticsThe girl's modern dance choreography workshopAestheticsMy Kids Loved Narnia but Were Unimpressed by Turkish DelightAmerican kids today would have little id…AmusingI rather like my camera. Bought a new…