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:Midterm Grades Spring 2025: Posted!I planned ahead pretty well this term. I…AcademiaOpens Wednesday.PersonalOnce on This Island (Stage Right! Greensburg; May 11 & 12 Promo Video)The girl plays Ti Moune in “Once on This…CultureBad Doggy — practicing "Tomorrow"…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:"Shakespeare in Love" with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra and Stage Right!When I teach Shakespeare, I will from ti…CultureFind yourself someone who makes you plomeek soup like Nurse Chapel makes for Spock.PersonalI broke the garage door when I left…
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:I played hooky from work to see Wild Robot with my familyI played hooky to go see Wild Robot this…AestheticsNew home office setup. I was…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Wet Book Rescuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9_fwmdC…BooksActors Fail to Distract Audience from Prop Newspaper HeadlinesMy daughter and I were talking about pro…AmusingA student just booked an appointment to discuss picking up journalism as a second major. E…AcademiaPress X to…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Out & About: Cabaret Theatre presents its 'Cabbie Awards'You can just make out Carolyn, Leigh, an…CultureSkin of Evil (TNG Rewatch, Season 1 Episode 23)My rewatch reflection on the Star Trek:T…DesignFirst page of a student’s Texture project. (This made…
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:Symbiosis (TNG Rewatch, Season 1 Episode 22)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…CultureIn Which I Bow Before the Mistress of Teen SnarkThe Girl: I’m sorry I’m being so……
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 Child (TNG Rewatch: Season 2, Episode 1)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…CultureMore household props for a #blender3d #steampunk project. I had made the spice rack and utensi…AestheticsPict Classic Theatre Romeo and Juliet. Personal"Dammit Mom, I'm a daughter, not a theoretician!"”Dammit Mom, I’m a daughter, not…
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:If I don't design the control panels for my fantasy #steampunk project, who will? #blender…AestheticsAgain with the @shu.pippinPersonalBrand new chairs for PICT draw applause.PersonalA pleasant Independence Day photo shoot with the daughter.AestheticsWhat are you eating at midnight breakfast?PersonalI try to create one brand new element,…
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 …Business'Inappropriate' dance moves lead to calls for student lessons in Peters Mr.…
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's modern dance choreography workshopAestheticsDoes Math Exist?http://youtu.be/TbNymweHW4E Millions …Culture'Facebook is simply not cool anymore' to teens, study findsTeens also don’t seem to care that Faceb…BusinessThe Case for Breaking…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:5 Characteristics of Successful Work Groups (at Google)Google’s internal study of work groups f…BusinessNerd-buddies”He likes Lord of the Rings, Star Wars *…BooksI am shocked — SHOCKED — to find that TV journalism is scripted, shallow eye candy. Don’t…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Carolyn, Easter 2017 PersonalVaccine hesitancy morphs into hostility, as opposition to shots hardens What began as “vaccine hesitancy” has …CultureDan Rather, who knows a thing or two about fake news, shares tips for news consumers”If you find yourself agreeing with ever…CultureOut for an…
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:Getting to the Point in Academic Writing Don’t spend three pages establishing…DesignThe girl's modern dance choreography workshopAestheticsI Love Books: A Campus Library EvolvesI love books. I love smelling them, t…AcademiaI Made a Cheerful Maze Game in Scratch Well, it’s cheerful…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Fall 2021 Grades Submitted Mission accomplished.AcademiaLast weekend I roughed out shapes to represent buildings, in order to provide some sense o…Last weekend I roughed out shapes to rep…PersonalMinneapolis protest cleanup: Did you share this meme without fact-checking it? (Don’t spre… A Facebook meme with 52k reactions a…CultureFull Bloom opens next…