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:Beautiful day for a walk.PersonalStudents whom I haven't met yet… Students whom I haven’t met yet, I’l…AcademiaOnly a Dad (Edgar Guest poem, read by Carolyn and Peter Jerz for WAOB Audio Theatre)Carolyn and Peter Jerz recite “Only…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Thinking about the new semester vs. Creating submission slots in CanvasPersonalThe girl continues her exploration of Scottish history.Carolyn: “Does no one have a kind word f…PersonalAfter the haircut. The girl seems to like it.Personal"Godspell" is sure to entertain…
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:Alike (2015)This short film reminds us why art matte…AestheticsThank you, anonymous person who left a container of Oreo minis outside my door.PersonalMy outward-bound editor's graduation…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Creative People Say NoWhen I was a master’s student working as…AcademiaWorked a short day today, and it shows. Tomorrow is another day!PersonalVintage TV News Coverage of Pac-ManVintage TV news coverage of Pac-Man. …CybercultureThoughtful Gestures Sometimes…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:The annual patriotic showing of #1776 has begun.CultureAn Unexpecting MinorityTruthfully, I expected my new department…AcademiaWhen you see a show alone often you can get really good seats. Idaspe @quantumtheatreCultureLook at the adorable little tape casette. Adventure International /…
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:Kirk's manly, sensitive advice to young CharlieIn popular culture, Captain Kirk from th…CultureThis is the first time during the pandemic that we’ve brought this game out. Very…
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:Dean Jones Dead: Disney Actor Was 84″The Love Bug” was one of the movies tha…Current_EventsPreparing for some serious nerd time with the family this summerSet phasers to “nerd”! This summer I’ll…CultureWhy I Rarely Blog about My Home Building ProjectsWe’re kind of in the eye 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:I think I smelled a hint of my mint toothpaste just now. Wishful thinking, or another sign…For the past 2 weeks I have slept a lot,…AcademiaI have two scenes in a horror film. My head appears in a third scene.During Fall Break, I filmed my…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:I filed my grades early. I shall now, briefly, do something irresponsible.Grades submitted. I’ll reward myself wit…PersonalFULL BLOOM at Latrobe’s Olde Main, Aug 30-Sep 2.CultureWe're enjoying the intensity and also the (surprisingly appropriate) humor.PersonalEnjoying…
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:Pipe Trouble’s government woes highlight gaming illiteracyInteresting discussion of a political ho…CultureWashington Post Cartoonist Who Quit Over Bezos Cartoon Wins Pulitzer PrizeFormer Washington Post cartoonist Ann Te…CultureI just discovered…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:The Lost Art of Paste-UpWhen I started using a word processor as…AestheticsAllegiance (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 18) Picard plays 'Escape the Roo…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….EthicsSettling in for a jukebox show (not my favorite genre…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:More #blender3d #steampunk control panel details. #blender3dartAestheticsFirst page of a student’s Texture project. (This made me laugh.) This clever freshman writing student…AcademiaLittle Women (the daughter plays Amy, the youngest sister)PersonalI'm honestly not sure where that came from.For my summer project, teaching myself…
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:My son (black) has captured better pieces, but my brother (white) has a better position. C… PersonalEarth doesn't need more 'successful people'.The plain fact is that the planet does n…AestheticsA Brazilian couple bought a deforested ranch and spent decades planting over…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:National Dance DayIn the restaurant parking lot after dinn…CultureAnime Treatment of Star WarsI am not particularly into anime, though…AestheticsIt’s something to do.PersonalThe Fantasticks closes today at 2.PersonalSoldiers and Sailors Memorial and Museum Another visit to Pittsburgh with my his…CultureHearing "Godzilla on My Mind" author Wiliam TsutsuiPersonal