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:Two classes will turn in final revisions at midnight Sunday, and final multimedia project…Still plenty of work to do before I fini…AcademiaIntroduction to The Skin of Our Teeth (optimistic, absurdist metatheater; Thornton Wilder,…https://youtu.be/1okt8MIVTtsAcademiaDetails for a modular mid-range…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Sherlock Holmes and The Woman (daughter and I rehearsing for a live recording Friday after…CultureMy mother has taught me so much. I'm delighted I get to sit in her living room and te…PersonalVote for Carolyn's Headshot — Round…
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:Sold out show today. Carolyn gets tomorrow off, then a final week.PersonalI baked pools of light into the wallpaper, so I can quickly suggest background…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Games as Text and K12 Social Studies Rather than training students to ident…CultureWhy Were Old Video Games So Pixelated?I get all my news online now, but I grew…AestheticsSupport the arts in your community! I’m here…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Bryan A. Louiselle, 1966-2022 (musician, composer, orchestrator, musical director)I was Mayor Shinn to Bryan’s Harold Hill…CultureMe (glares in iambic pentameter)Me: I need to post the opening lecture f…AcademiaLoud as a Whisper (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 5)Rewatching Star…
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:Each building in my #medievalyork simulation has four levels of detail (so that distant ob…AestheticsHeart of Glory (TNG Rewatch, Season 1 Episode 20)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next…
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:Anonymous comment cards from student journalists at the end of the second week. These folks are amazing! It’s such a…AcademiaLook what mysteriously appeared outside my office door!PersonalMerry Christmas 2018PersonalFall 2021 Grades Submitted Mission accomplished.AcademiaAdded a pilot and cockpit details to my flyby of a #steampunk…
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:About to launch. PersonalShe was a musical ingenue Sunday, filmed a slasher movie past midnight Monday, and was pre…AcademiaOn the way to the theater for the show! Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd.PersonalLeonard in Slow Motion…
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:In News, What’s Fake and What’s Real Can Depend on What You Want to Believe The proliferation of fake and hy…CultureReport: Many U.S. Schools Can’t Afford Mannequins, Human Urine…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Rhythm of the Dance (Irish dance, song, and music touring show)My family thoroughly enjoyed this perfor…AestheticsOne Does Not Simply: An Introduction to the Special Issue on Internet MemesWhen we envisioned a journal of visual c…AcademiaInto the depths of…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:The Homecoming (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 1) War hero rescued by Kira has …Rewatching ST:DS9 Quark receives a Ba…CultureTrump Is Making Journalism Great AgainLong gone are the days when the media wo…CultureNOT a scene from The Miracle Worker.PersonalOverwhelmed? Start a…
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:Chipping away at the total as the final submissions pour in.Personal14 Machines That Were Brilliant in 1985I used something very similar to this sh…Culture11 Problems to Anticipate Before Your Next Website RedesignI’m building a new site for a non-profit…BusinessOk, never…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:7 ways for teachers to beat the Sunday bluesTell yourself, I am rejecting these thou…EducationMy son, volunteering at the local food bank.PersonalJournalists are vital to the health of a free nation. #firstamendnent #freepressPersonalBad Doggy — practicing "Tomorrow" with a human Sandyhttp://www.youtube.com/v/718e4XsNvGY …AmusingFall 2021 Grades Submitted Mission accomplished.AcademiaFurnished a random nook…