I was never really a fan of MTV, I assume because I grew up without cable TV as a teenager in the 80s, and because I was very busy with grad school and starting a family in the 90s. I didn’t really feel like I had much in common with my “Gen X” cohort (most…
Cops gotta cop, and that means keeping pesky journalists under control. Tirado was 38 in May 2020 when she drove from Nashville, Tenn., to Minneapolis to cover the unrest unfolding after the murder of George Floyd. He died when a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. The city became an epicenter…
Modular support craft from the #neovictorian #steampunk bedtime stories I used to tell my now adult children. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics Similar:Ray Harryhousen, visual effects pioneer, dies The Harryhausen family regret to…AestheticsI’ve finally started to create female uniforms for the #neovictorian fantasy #steampunk æt…PersonalI have a daughter who does things. If demon curses and buckets…
How can a nostalgic, branching-path story-game encourage my 100-level journalism students take risks and learn from their mistakes? Using the ChoiceScript programming language, which features a robust stats system that can remember and respond to player choices, I coded up a “writing your first news story for the student paper” scenario, which unfolds as a…
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:After a productive run-through of West Side Story, the girl decided to slide out from unde…AmusingThe daughter missed her graduation ceremony because she was performing in Kinetic Theatre'…The daughter missed her graduation cerem…AcademiaWrite instructions for busy grouches.Updating…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Desk trays, with procedural wood materials by Blendermada. #blender3dAestheticsMy big brother and my son facing off in chess. I am totally outclassed here.PersonalIt's a lie that having zero assignments to mark means I have nothing "to do," but…
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:On my fantasy #steampunk cruiser, every uniform is a parade dress uniform. #Blender3D #ble… The first few weeks of Jun…AestheticsFall 2025 Grades Submitted!PersonalStage Right Theatre…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Ushering for a school matinee. Love seeing the kids excited about @prime_stage Frankenstei… CultureBryan A. Louiselle, 1966-2022 (musician, composer, orchestrator, musical director)I was Mayor Shinn to Bryan’s Harold Hill…CultureEnterprise-D Blueprints As a newlywed, when my…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Stage Right's 'Seussical' offers songs, messagesThe Tribune-Review does a great job cove…Current_EventsA gangway, flanked by still more #steampunk control panels, leads forward from the chief e…Aesthetics‘People are rooting for the whale’: the strange American tradition of Moby-Dick reading…
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:Twitter has blocked President Trump’s account, citing policy violations.PersonalAnother 10sq cm section of a #neovictorian control panel for a personal #blender3D #steamp…AestheticsHere's to the grim-based photojournalist who…
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:Added multiple swappable upper storeys. Next I will make slightly fewer variations of a sl…Added multiple swappable upper storeys. …AestheticsI voice the role of Electron Jones in this audio detective series. The first episode was r…Making this illustration in Blender3D wa…PersonalFaculty Senate meet & greet.…
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:Detailed Articulation of Feet in Unity3DI’m following a lot of tutorials, and co…AestheticsStage Right's Alice in WonderlandMy daughter shared the role of Alice thi…CultureMy daughter found where all the missing pens and pencils end upAmusing#PPTPlaytime Tartuffe @thepublicpgh (Looking forward to Part 2 of this live…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Overwhelmed? Start a new to-do list with "1) Breathe; 2) Make 'to-do' list" Felt momentarily overwhelmed by the da…Culture‘People are rooting for the whale’: the strange American tradition of Moby-Dick reading ma…When I went…
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:Gem of the Ocean (August Wilson's Century Cycle, 1 of 10)August Wilson’s Century Cycle > Spoil…Books14 questions for new journalists to consider when filing a story – PoynterIf you’re…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Your verbs have been lost and will be invisible until sentence author revision.The marketers and programmers at Google’…CybercultureBeing a dad-nerd means finding new ways to play.https://youtu.be/-c6IirtwFawAestheticsTeachers finding games give a leg up on learningThanks for the link, Dana.…