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:How to Annoy Your Parents (Smurfs, Tweety, Jar-Jar and Ewoks) http://www.youtube.com/wat…AmusingOk, never mind Dusgcxms2… buddy, you can keep your first place as far as I’m concerned. Ok, never mind Dusgcxms2… buddy, you…EducationPublic service announcement! If you…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:There was a hand, too. Did you bring the hand?AmusingThoughtful Gestures Sometimes Speak Louder than WordsShe ended up waiting out the light cycle…AmusingThese chairs were cheap, but it really annoys me how the design collects water.PersonalMy basement dehumidifier…
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:If you win the very first time you play a game, that means you are skilled and brilliant, …AwesomeSelf-Regulation: American Schools Are Failing Nonconformist KidsFor…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:One deck below the bridge, the chief engineer coordinates with his technical heads here at…AestheticsToday I didn't save the world, but I did help a student while power-walking at the mall.I’m far from perfect, and…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:A stranger approached me today.A stranger approached me today. I was a…CultureThe film Carolyn was in is a finalist. The screening will start soon. #48hrfilmproject Sup…Personal‘Twelfth Night’ is a Shakespearean hoot, and Prime Stage actors Carolyn Jerz, Malcolm…
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:Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational…Proper commenting is an important part o…PersonalDowntime with the boy.PersonalWhen students don't show up…
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:Look how the box leads your eye down to the car, then the two signs lead your eye up to th…PersonalThe girl as Mrs Lovett with Ben Federico as Sweeney Todd.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITqwfTCk…CultureNext up for the girl: Amy, the youngest sister, in Little Women: The Broadway Musical.…
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 Sweet Sixteen, Carolyn!The girl spent her birthday weekend open…PersonalUnder my academic robes… photographer vest with 3 frozen ice packs. #heatwave #HonorsCon…PersonalMore #blender3d #steampunk control panel details. #blender3dartAestheticsMaking progress.PersonalAnother 10sq cm of a beautiful #steampunk control panel for a personal #neovictorian #blen…AestheticsToday’s adulting was brought…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Pictures from opening night of @pictclassictheatre Jane Eyre. (Show runs through the rest …Personal'Little Mermaid' brings new music to the Andersen fairy tale – Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewThe story line is similar to the Disney-…Current_EventsPOV: You…
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:‘Because’ has become a preposition, because grammarThe construction is more versatile than …AmusingMy son teaching chess to a young pupilCulture“Your resume is not about you:” Insights from a journalism…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Google's Super Bowl Ad: A Romance in SearchI didn’t watch the game, but I did catch…AestheticsA #neovictorian master status display board for a #steampunk #blender3d project. Inspired …AestheticsBrand new chairs for PICT draw applause.PersonalMy colleague Dr. Cusick bakes…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:The daughter is doing another thing, this time in Galway, Ireland. AestheticsFamily Business (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 3, Episode 23) Quark feuds with his mother…Rewatching ST:DS9 The opening acts re…AmusingMoonBot (from the family steampunk bedtime RPG 2007-2013) vs. a crate and lamps.https://youtu.be/h2P2Ve-oZ1U…
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:Just look at the light on this Mary Cassatt paintingAestheticsHollow Pursuits (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 21) Misfit Crewmember Faces…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….AmusingFinally — the pace at work subsides a bit.PersonalVincent Connare, Inventor Of 'The Most Hated Font,'…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:The Geekling Worked a Shatner/Nimoy Tribute into GodspellMy geekling daughter, who in Willy Wonka…AmusingLife would be so much better if all the interfaces we encountered looked like #Steampunk c…AestheticsPippin! Last show today at 2pm.CulturePict Free Summer Webinar: Shakespeare’s HeroesCultureI have a daughter who does things. If demon curses and buckets…