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:We love us some Sherlock any way we can get it.PersonalFall 2017 Grades Submitted. No professional tasks until Tuesday. Bliss!PersonalSold out closing performance. Support the arts in your community!Sold out closing performance. Support th…PersonalThe daughter opens another…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:My daughter was five or six when she created the character “Moonbot” for the #steampunk be…https://youtu.be/GoWiNB_tlJ8 AestheticsShe’s on her way to the @thepublicpgh for two shows today as Margot in Dial M for Murder.She’s on her way to…
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:Gil Gerard (1943-2025) I built a model of the two-pronged Sta…CultureMy colleague Dr. Cusick bakes Irish soda bread every year to honor Saint Patrick's Day.AcademiaI…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:We were pretty even for about 25m, but I let him get my queen, and I had no hope after tha…PersonalSons of Mogh #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 4, Episode 15) Worf's brother Kurn seeks an…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:I both like and hate that Canvas tracks the number of unmarked assignments that await me. …I both like and hate that Canvas tracks …PersonalI have a daughter who does things. Here’s what she’ll be starting on next…
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:Coming of Age (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 18)Rewatching ST:TNG A character-heavy e…MediaThe girl as Gimli, Legolas, Aragorn and Thorin. #proudofthegirl #notentirelysurewhy #still…AestheticsClassic. So good! #startrek #tosPersonalMy…
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:The Best Word Book Ever, 1963 and 1991.As a child, I obsessed over many Richard…BooksI'm happy with today's #steampunk control panel. To fill out the master plan I'm constrain…One of many steampunk control panels I’v…AestheticsFULL BLOOM (Aug 31-Sep 2)PersonalRecording Christmas Stories for WAOB Audio TheatreFor…
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:#PPTPlaytime Tartuffe @thepublicpgh (Looking forward to Part 2 of this live videoconferenc…CultureSome problems bringing #Blender3D models into the #Unity3D game engine. The pink represent…AestheticsJerz Family Tin Can Robot Warshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIBQkobPW…PersonalThe Other 21st Century Skills User Generated Education.AcademiaA selfie with a Chekov action figure after learning of…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:UPDATE: BREAKING: 'Star Wars' Returns — 'Episode 7' Slated For 2015 And More Movies Plann…The moment in Attack of the Clones when …BusinessYou're Doing It for the Exposure!! The Oatmeal on working for “exposure…BusinessOn…
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:Mr. Chen Goes to WuhanA Chinese media personality with over ha…CultureLoved part 2 of The Importance of Being Earnest (live videoconference play from @ThePublic…AmusingIs this Wonka's factory, or the…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:We were a Neilsen ratings family during the pandemicIn March 2020, just as the lockdown clos…BusinessCarolyn as Hodel and Peter as Lazar in the Stage Right homeschool Fiddler on the Roof.PersonalStar Wars: TIE Fighter 20th Anniversary RetrospectiveIn the…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Renata, Carolyn and Alex in a scene from this weekend's Pippin.CultureWhat's wrong with the way I talk?Wife & daughter competing w each oth…AestheticsSiblings gotta sib.PersonalVisiting the KLBE Air MuseumPersonalDeath to high school English”There’s such an emphasis on keeping stu…AcademiaCarolyn as Dolly Levi…
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:You may move your tassels from right to left. #classof2017 PersonalProgress on a customizable "[E] to Activate" system (Visual Scripting, Unity3D)https://youtube.com/shorts/-X8eBT5QoPY …CybercultureWho choked up while reading aloud Sagan’s “Pale Blue Dot” during a lesson on creative nonf…Who choked up while reading…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Next up for the girl: Cherry in "The Outsiders" (March 6-15)BooksVote for Carolyn's Headshot — Round 2 Vote for Carolyn’s Headshot — Round…AestheticsMore #steampunk control panel goodness. This section features a nice retro pixelboard text…One of many steampunk control panels I’v…AestheticsNo interior yet. Getting there. Gotta start somewhere. Low-poly background…