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:Prepare to lower the personnel deployment gondola from the forward eployment bay, two deck… AestheticsThoreau's Cellphone ExperimentWhen I teach “Intro to Literary Study,” …AcademiaEnjoyed watching "Queen of Katwe" (Ugandan girl chess prodigy movie)I enjoyed…
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:Ushering for a school matinee. Love seeing the kids excited about @prime_stage Frankenstei… CultureA colleague bakes Irish soda bread to share on the Humanities floor every St Patrick's DayPersonalGraduation procession #classof2017PersonalLoved part 1 of Alec Silverblatt's Mon…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Your second attempt at modeling #medievalyork fortifications in #blender3d will be better …Your second attempt at modeling #medieva…AestheticsDate a girl who reads.I earned a +8 or +9 spousal bonus when I…AmusingMy Anti-Linkbait Pledge: Cynical Overhyping vs. Simply Being…
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:Unmarked assignments. As more keeps coming in, can I reduce that number each day, without …PersonalFall 2017 Grades Submitted. No professional tasks until Tuesday. Bliss!PersonalI…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Battle Lines (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 13) Bajor's spiritual leader joyri…Rewatching ST:DS9 Kira is annoyed to …Culture"This Is Probably Going to Kill Us:" How First 'Star Trek' Movie Avoided DisasterThis article left out…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:In May, 2000, I was blogging about the 'I Love You' virus, hacking URLs, PG Wodehouse, and…In May, 2000, I was blogging about …AcademiaHappy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes…
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:Top deck of a #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser needs an airlock at the top of the spiral s… AestheticsFall colors are past their peak but it's still…
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:Find yourself someone who makes you plomeek soup like Nurse Chapel makes for Spock.PersonalIf you care about things like acting, or people, go see "Orphans." I'm over…PersonalWork-Life Balance, from 11(!) Years AgoI think I’m managing work-life balance p…AcademiaAnnie — Cabinet TomorrowMy 10yo daughter Carolyn played…
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…
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She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:BREAKING: British Burn Washington … 2 Centuries AgoTwo hundred years ago this week, during …AmusingTwittering The MachineI’ve never been a phone guy. My vo…AcademiaMy wife Leigh will direct the small-cast drama "Full Bloom" Aug…
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:Another 10sq cm section of a #neovictorian control panel for a personal #blender3D #steamp…AestheticsEvery day on my fantasy #neovictorian interplanetary cruiser features glowing green ether … In the backstory…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Photo of William Crowther, 2012I just noticed that a few days ago, a Wi…CybercultureSelf-Regulation: American Schools Are Failing Nonconformist KidsFor a while, we were part of a homeschoo…CultureWhen Robert Pinsky Wrote a Video Game[F]or a brief time in…