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:Justice (TNG Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 7) When Wes trips on a fence, joggers' god gets in…In which Wesley commits a crime on the L…Culture"I think the Exposition Officer's bridge station might have too…
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:Mask up.PersonalWhy scientists should care about artMy artsy daughter loves stories about sc…ArtSo peaceful and majestic. Another outing with my son.PersonalFinished the female officers for my neovictorian steampunk personal project. #blender3d, #… Female officers, from the…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Scrooge Is My BrotherMy daughter delivered the opening “Marle…CultureIntroduction to The Cherry Orchardhttps://youtu.be/8o_4Bjcfl0Y …AcademiaDrawing of Once on This Island by the amazing Rebecca Scassellati.PersonalI'm not showing you my email inbox, or my laundry pile, or the state…
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:They've got magic to do. Carolyn is the Leading Player. (Pippin, Oct 21-29) AwesomeOn the spiral staircase that leads from the top deck down to…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:I almost cried when I saw this entrance to the children's section of the Kansas City …PersonalBook geyser. My latest #Blender3D practice.In a peaceful grassy setting, a geyser o…AestheticsThe Quality of Life (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch,…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Chess tournament.PersonalWho left these on my office door? *fake cough sounds like “Betsy”*PersonalA little board-gaming for Labor Day.PersonalAbove the Forward Ops conference platform we see the chief engineer's station and a glimps…AestheticsA gangway, flanked by still more #steampunk…
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:The Cabaret Theatre (Latrobe) presents Shakespeare's popular Midsummer Supernatural pranksters! mismatched …CultureI know that look.This was my 9yo today. She doesn’…AmusingSeeing a different cast. Break all the…
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:Enjoying an ice cream cake, apple pie, and the classic Star Trek episode “The Doomsday Mac…PersonalLecturing is So Much Easier than Leading a DiscussionLecturing is So Much Easier than Leading…AcademiaMore modular, swappable building components. I’ve got to work on the sides of these mid-si…More modular,…
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:A stranger took this photo of my parents doing their daily crossword together in a cafe.A stranger took this photo of my parents…CultureNipper Hears "His Master's Voice"As a kid growing up in Fairfax County, j…BusinessGetting a little bit better with each #blender3D scene I render.AestheticsPeter…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Easter 2022PersonalZooming into the abyss: Black squares don’t contribute much to the learning environment.PersonalModular components to mix and match. The upper storeys are next. #blender3d #medievalyork …Modular components to mix and match. The…AestheticsAdorable Dolphin…
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:“The Cowherd Who Became a Poet,” by James Baldwin. (Read by Dennis Jerz)Inspiration can come to those with the h…BooksGoogle’s healthcare AI made up a body part — what…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Bill Murray Admits A Painting Saved His LifeDuring a February press conference in Lo…AestheticsAt the chess club holiday party. Peter looks forward to his Wednesday…GamesLeftovers from the food my colleagues brought in to bribe/reward those few students who…