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:So, What's in It for Me?All in all, I enjoy my job very much, an…AcademiaThe Surprisingly Savvy Weird Al Internet Machine When he talks about his business being…AestheticsOpening Night: New "The Little Mermaid"At night,…
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:A very happy geekling playing Dungeons and Dragons on her one free evening. #llapGamesMy 11yo, of the opening chapters of a YA novel with an orphan heroineMy 11yo, of the opening chapters of a YA…BooksThe Best Word…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:The Physics Behind Traffic JamsIn between today’s various events, I das…CultureMisleading to suggest that because I have nothing left to mark that I have nothing to do, …PersonalIn August 1999 I was blogging about Poohsticks Bridge, penmanship, Archimedes,…
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:Summer Theater Camp Photos: "Patrice" in "13" My 11yo performed the part of “Patrice…Current_EventsWinners Chosen in Annual Shakespeare Monologue and Scene ContestMichael Henninger took this…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Another square of #steampunk control panel eye candy. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #a…AestheticsHow Not to Hate Shakespeare The problem isn’t Shakespeare—it’s h…CultureOne Author Breaks Down the Reality of Violent Games in the MediaChris Person posts a…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Charlie Brown has his kite-eating tree. I have my keys-eating chair. #foundthem PersonalBackstage with the White Swan and her prince.PersonalThe girl continues her exploration of Scottish history.Carolyn: “Does no one have a kind word f…PersonalThank you, 1993 Dennis, for…
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:I really enjoyed powering through Wilson’s Century Cycle during winter term.AwesomeEpic Game of Thrones pun battle. Carolyn Jerz Vs. Greg KerestanHere is the transcript the girl provided…AmusingEvery…
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:Carolyn performed as Ariel yesterday in the New Renaissance Theatre Company's production o… Carolyn performed as Ariel yesterday i…AmusingInterior Detail of Steampunk Convertible Gazebo Spent much of Tuesday wrestling with co…Aesthetics#AugustWilson #CenturyCycle Three week intensive course (whew!) All the students did very …PersonalContagion (ST:TNG Rewatch,…
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:My student journos are meming it like bosses.PersonalLiz Fosslien's insightful comic on unhealthy conflict vs. healthy conflict.PersonalAfter some long-delayed recabling, these are the bits I culled from my work setup.PersonalPrime Stage Theatre to end 2018-2019 season with Shakespeare comedy Twelfth Night, May 3–1…2019 Pittsburgh Public…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:WATCH two undercover Sunday Times journalists being stung while trying to sting on TVHeidi Blake and Jonathan Calvert who run…AmusingFall 2022 Grades: SUBMITTED AcademiaFrozen opens tonight. (All shows have been sold out for over…
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:Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How To Spot ItWe are all vectors by which fake news ca…Current_EventsNever trust a corporation to do a library’s jobThe Internet Archive is mostly known…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:I've got a lot to learn, but my #blender3D #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser, and this…AestheticsThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (workshop premiere of a new musical by Greg Kerestan) I really enjoyed seeing the first work…CultureThe Myth of North America,…