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:Slow flyby of a scout shop. Starfield backdrop; particle-based engine exhaust; hull uses a…More progress as I continue to level up …AestheticsEmpty InboxMy to-do do list and my “Follow Up” fold…CybercultureHearing "Godzilla on My Mind" author Wiliam…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Seeing the premiere of a play based on the life of a Holocaust survivor who ended up as a …PersonalParty Like a Jerz My dad just made us root beer floats.PersonalFULL BLOOM at Latrobe’s Olde Main, Aug 30-Sep 2.CultureBrand…
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:1776. Binge-watching Liberty's Kids. New this year: Carolyn singing songs from Hamilt…PersonalEveryone Nov 1AmusingWhich of my colleagues wants attention?AcademiaAugust Wilson Trifecta (Two Trains, Ma Rainey…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:A snifter of brandy helps a supporting character deliver exposition & set up for a nic…PersonalI regularly teach A Raisin in the Sun but haven't seen a live production in decades. Looki… AwesomeIN-ZOOM (A world-premiere…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:We were pretty even for about 25m, but I let him get my queen, and I had no hope after tha…PersonalAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dartAesthetics"I might be putting a little too much effort…
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:Where There's a Whip, There's a WayThe girl was singing lyrics she learned …AmusingLiving Room PhysicsI’ve blogged before about my eight-year-…EducationJerz and Daughter Teach Scratch (Digital Storytelling…
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:Before the haircut. PersonalNew CarWednesday morning my resourceful brother…BusinessIf I don’t hang my own artwork on the walls of my #steampunk fantasy ship-of-the-line, who…AestheticsLive theater. August Wilson's Jitney, in the back yard of the August Wilson House.PersonalFurnished a random nook in the #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser I'm…
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:"The plain fact is that the planet does not need more successful people. But it does …Personal45m into a game against a player ranked 400pts higher than him. In a frilly shirt for the …CultureStuffed planet Venus, made for me by my dear mother, around…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:The black chair is down to 18¢ per ounce? Shut up and take my money, Amazon!PersonalHi, I’m the St Joe’s basement doorstop. Let me start your three-day weekend by wrapping my…PersonalSkin of Evil (TNG…
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:Steampunk officer uniforms — test #Blender3D #Unity3Dhttps://youtu.be/SDh4TW8ujNg The vide…AestheticsFatal Encounters: One man is tracking every officer-involved killing in the U.S.Most cops don’t kill the people they’re …CultureWaiting for the…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Show, Don't (Just) Tell (another update)AcademiaAnother random background control panel for a #blender3d #steampunk project. I wish all us…AestheticsVibing to a park saxophonist as I code for an upcoming conference presentation, and wait t…Vibing to a park saxophonist…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Chilling on Forbes Avenue with a small friend.Chilling on Forbes Avenue with a small f…AestheticsThirty Years Ago, the Challenger Crew Plunged Alive and Aware to Their DeathsThe Challenger made it through the spect…CultureNOT a scene from The Miracle Worker.PersonalWhen T.S. Eliot Invented…
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:little drops — Why Dove's "Real Beauty Sketches" Video Makes Me Uncomfortable… and Kind …Very insightful…. A reminder that even…AestheticsToiletries for a steampunk villain who needs to look dapper. Straight razor and shaving br… Nice lighting shows clearly that I…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Ugh. Unmarked items waiting for me as I start to recover from an illness.PersonalMy 1951 day DuoLingo streak was fun, but… Ever since DuoLingo announced it…BusinessAm I a Bad Father Because I Let My Daughter Eat M&Ms in Her Mashed Potatoes?[poll id=”2″] AestheticsHaving a rough day. But in a span…