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:Progress over 11 years of Blender3D practiceOver the past few years I have created l…AestheticsAirlock for a #steampunk #blender3d project featuring #neovictorian #greebles. #blender3da… AestheticsFoggy April morning on the hill.PersonalIn November 1999, I was blogging about books,…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:I may or may not make a zapping sound under my breath while phasering your ticket. @prime_… AestheticsMy more or less daily 10cm section of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart…AestheticsWest Side Story (Aug 9-12) #somethingscomingCultureMy 10yo Launches…
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:Delighted, amused, touched, and quite frankly weirded out (so… many… puppets…) by @t…PersonalNerdling spots typo in space exploration textbook.PersonalLooking forward to another visit to Illyria.…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:My Encounter with EpochTimes.comPeter and I spoke to a reporter from Epo…AestheticsEnjoyed watching "Queen of Katwe" (Ugandan girl chess prodigy movie)I enjoyed watching this chess-themed com…CultureShould your grieving mum see your digital secrets?A US state…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Chess tournament final pairing. (He’s currently tied for 2nd.)PersonalPerforming as Alquist in ActIII of Rossum’s Universal Robots. (Free Zoom performance of gr…https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…PersonalA new headshot for the girl.PersonalThe Girl Wins the Upper Division Monologue in the 25th Annual Pittsburgh…
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:Lounge area of a steampunk villain’s lair. Still needs a light fixture or two. #blender3dAestheticsHappy Easter 2024PersonalBeautiful. No Data / Lore opposition required. AestheticsI'm down to a…
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:Another section of a #neovictorian control panel for a #steampunk #blender3d project. I h…AestheticsJerz and Daughter Teach Scratch (Digital Storytelling Tutorial)In the past I have posted tutorials for …CybercultureA Few Good Men at the Pittsburgh Public TheatreFantastic performances, powerful writing…CultureI just thought of a time…
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:So happy to work with @crissycp and benefit from her kindness and baking talents.PersonalNerd-buddies”He likes Lord of the Rings, Star Wars *…BooksNerdling spots typo in space exploration textbook.PersonalTwo classes will turn in final revisions at midnight Sunday, and final multimedia project…Still plenty of work to…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:[E-Mail is for Old People] –[E-Mail is for Old People] (User Frie…AmusingLoud as a Whisper (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 5)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…DramaLighting really makes a difference! A glimpse into the captain's…
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:Sam Shepard Giggles, Doesn't GoogleI wrote my undergraduate honors thesis o…CybercultureTrue Q (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 6, Episode 6) Visiting Intern Exhibits Q-like Power…Rewatching ST:TNG On its way to…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:You may move your tassels from right to left. #classof2017 PersonalPreparing for some serious nerd time with the family this summerSet phasers to “nerd”! This summer I’ll…CultureChess tournament in Monroeville. Two losses, two wins.The boy’s personal best in terms…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:In October 2001, I was blogging about nothing, apostrophes, the anthrax scare, and Boilerp…In October 2001, I was blogging about …Amusing'Most Transparent’ White House In History Keeps Majority Of Trump’s Remarks SecretOn the White House website, there is no …Current_EventsTop 8 events…
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 10yo Created Bookmarks to Express Her Complex Relationship with ReadingMy 10yo has a complex relationship with …BooksNo filter October mist as I walked up from the parking lot. Not a bad view. AestheticsI remember these young people. I remember…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:My Memories of "Joseph…" [an original cast member reflects on Rice/Webber/Waring's amazi…My high school Drama coach and freshman …DramaChess again with my son.GamesHere's how Maria amuses herself on the ride home from dress rehearsal. #WestSideStoryPersonalMy wonderful daughter.PersonalAnnie 2012 with Annie 2017. Annie 2012 with her Warbucks. "Together at last. Together…