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:Waiting for the house to open. @prime_stagePersonalTwenty-Six Old Characters, The (1947)Sheaffer Pen celebrates the art of writi…AestheticsSledding in Spring Break SnowMy wife suddenly decided I should be a G…Current_EventsThree different sized buildings. Still working…
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:She was a musical ingenue Sunday, filmed a slasher movie past midnight Monday, and was pre…AcademiaThe exposition officer needs instant access to a pencil case, logbook and mission-critical…AestheticsHi, I’m the St Joe’s basement doorstop. Let me start…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:My mother has taught me so much. I'm delighted I get to sit in her living room and te…PersonalHappy birthday to the son.PersonalChecking out of @frontporchtheatricals Grand Hotel. What an experience!My brother had already planned to visit …AestheticsIn…
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:We'll Always Have Paris (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 24)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…MediaThe Outrageous Okona (TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 4)Rewatching Star Trek:…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Stage Right Arts4Homeschoolers present Hello Dolly Apr 28 & 29.My daughter will be playing Dolly Levi F…CultureBloodlines (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 7, Episode 22) Angry Ferengi threatens a son Pi… Rewatching ST:TNG The Ferengi whose…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Rossum's Universal Robots (Act 2)https://youtu.be/XfOONrGsf2I For my b…CultureStar Trek: "Wink Of An Eye"/"The Empath"Amusing, if cynical, reaction to some of…AmusingChess tournament in Monroeville.PersonalNew utility chair and appliances from the service areas of my fantasy #steampunk #blender3…AestheticsI had to…
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:A brief respite from grading. A brief respite from grading. PersonalMy parents doing their daily brain treasers in a coffee shop.PersonalYou are personally responsible for becoming more…
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:It appears there may be some audience participation in this outdoor production of Richard …PersonalAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #design #aesthetics #blender3d #blender3dar…AestheticsEnjoying a peaceful fall moment while it's possible. Taking these moments as they come. AestheticsWe celebrate the good life of…
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:Your first attempt at a medieval gate and city walls will be your worst. #blender3d #medie…Your first attempt at a medieval gate an…PersonalMidterm Grades Submitted.AcademiaNarnia board game — enjoyable family activity (but it's weird that the Pevensies compete …It’s weird that in the Narnia board…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:11001001 (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 14) When Will's holo-date's hacked, and the ship …With the Enterprise in drydock for a com…AmusingLong Live the LARPers — My daughter plays the antagonist in this award-winning…
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Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Adventure | T.M. CampGreat story of nerdiness and discovery a…CybercultureBehind the art: The Westmoreland's 'Death of Elaine' beloved of staff and visitorsI always slow down and spend some time w…AestheticsAnniePersonalAll those fights over late-arriving mail ballots were much…