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:John Speed’s 1611 map of #medievalyork features a “scale of paces.” My #unity3d placeholde…John Speed’s 1611 map of #medievalyork f…PersonalHow to lie with charts, by the @NYTimes I tend to defend journalism when sho…Current_EventsThinking…
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:Paradise Blue (so glad to be seeing more live theater lately)PersonalCarolyn and her friend Travis on Twin Day at summer camp.PersonalTop 8 events not to miss in DecemberMy daughter Carolyn appears as Young Est…CultureThis weekend! GeyerPAC.comPersonalWhen your…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Kinetic Theatre's "Hound of the Baskervilles" was hilarious. Kinetic Theatre’s production was ful…BooksUnmarked assignments in my queue: 0This app, which sports a little red noti…AcademiaIf you care about things like acting, or people, go see "Orphans." I'm over…PersonalHow long…
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:While at Sadecky's Puppets to record the role of Heidi, Carolyn met a new friend.We spent Sunday afternoon at the Sadecky…AestheticsMy older brother falls to…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Timescape (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 6, Episode 25) Time bubble aliens lay eggs in Ro… Rewatching ST:TNG Picard, D…AcademiaHow a billionaires boys’ club came to dominate the public squareThe world’s richest man, Elon Musk, atta…BusinessIdeology…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:My son (black) has captured better pieces, but my brother (white) has a better position. C… PersonalWestmoreland County Air Show 2012 (Photos)Traffic leaving the Arnold Palmer Region…AestheticsAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dartAestheticsThose emails can wait.PersonalThe…
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:Another lovely variation of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3dart #neovictorian #desig…AestheticsA dinosaur and an octopus are among those doing a speed-writing workshop in my journalism …Personal45m into…
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:My Parents (aged 72 and 78) Demonstrate a Ballroom Dance PoseThis is how my parents finish their Arge…AestheticsI love my students enough to teach them the difference between passive voice and past tens…If a goggles-for-brains Lego character c…EducationSondra's Garden: Butterfly Release Honors Dr. Lettrich (Seton…
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:Confessions of a Nerdy Homeschooling DadAre you unexpectedly home-schooling your…CultureMore delightful #steampunk control panels. These are computationally efficient bitmap rect…PersonalTips to Improve HappinessKing says many simple and effective tech…CultureAnother day, another 10 square centimeters of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blende…AestheticsThis is manageable. Far better than…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:I create five color variations of each #blender3d building I #design, and each of those ha…I create five color variations of each #…AestheticsIf You're Getting Walled in a Cellar I Feel Bad for 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:A selfie with a Chekov action figure after learning of Anton Yelchin's deathCurrent_EventsThe Trouble With Online EducationI’ve taught an online “Video Game Cultur…AcademiaTrue Q (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 6,…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Just a #steampunk captain inspecting the æther power orbs. #Blender3D #Unity3D #design #ae…AestheticsFrozen opens tonight. (All shows have been sold out for over a month.)DramaOverview of the Forward Ops station, one deck below the main bridge of the…