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:My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs.My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s …CultureIt’s so heartbreaking seeing the amount of disinformation being spread by elected official…It’s so heartbreaking seeing the…
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:Their faces when another dad joke drops. See The Fantasticks today at 2 or next week Thu-S…PersonalDrawing of Once on This Island by the amazing Rebecca Scassellati.PersonalChess with my son. As usual, it didn't go well for…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Is this why oldsters love nostalgia? I’m 50. I’m in my office casually sharp…CultureMy buddy JTK helps me make a key point in my slideshow. #4c18 #b29Putting speaker notes on an iPad is alwa…AcademiaIt's a Didactic Day in…
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:Having a rough day. But in a span of about 24 hours, three former students reached out to …One former student said I’m the only…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Playing with depth of field (blurring details that are closer than and farther from the fo…AestheticsBurgh to Burg, episode 2.AcademiaLeonard in Slow Motion (9min video)Leonard exists in slow motion but lives …Aesthetics"I'm a geek. Deal…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Masked up, so I don't infect you, in case you are in a vulnerable group. Feeling healthy. …CultureProgress (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 15) Kira befriends a stubborn squatterRewatching ST:DS9 Dax and Kira are ch…CultureAnother visit to…
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:Something to Ponder — Let Me Fix That Meme For YouArtDress rehearsal for Mamma Mia. This weekend only.PersonalSo, What's in It for Me?All in all, I enjoy…
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:More split-screen actinghttp://youtu.be/EGgeZWskEs8DesignI have a daughter who does things. Here’s what she’ll be starting on next week. @frontporc…I have a daughter who does things. Here’…CultureMore #steampunk control panel goodness. #blender3d #blender3dart #aestheticsAestheticsIf you care about things like acting, or people, go see "Orphans." I'm over…PersonalEnjoying…
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 journalists sport their fashionable “What Would Jerz Do?” wristbands.AcademiaAny pasta can become a pasta salad when the office microwave stops working!CultureThese buildings are so much better than my first try about a month ago, and good enough fo…These buildings are so much better…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:The Outrageous Okona (TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 4)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…PersonalVery interesting adaptation of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. #pptlaytime @thepublicpghCultureComputers and Writing 2020 Funding Request: SubmittedMy contributions this year are a…
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:Defunct Web Pages are Not Dead Ends to JournalistsIn my “News Writing” class, I first warn…AcademiaThe third Google hit for " #steampunk control panel" is a #blender3d image I…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Digital Humanities: A DefinitionDoes the world need another working defi…AcademiaOkay, a lot of the world is pretty awful right now, but here's an uplifting video about th…https://youtu.be/umW4koJU3e0AmusingYour Brain on ShakespeareAmusingCan you really say you’ve designed #neovictorian uniforms for…