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:Enjoying live theater.The Illustrious Invalid. @kinetictheatre_pghPersonalWhy I Like Papers, PleaseAt a certain point, the transit papers w…AestheticsLooking forward to Part 2 of #PPTPlaytime’s production “The Rivals” (live… now!)CultureI Felt a Great Disturbance in 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:Craiyon: The signing of the Declaration of Independence, starring Chewbacca.PersonalWhy do academics dress so badly? (Answer: they are too happy)I used to wear a suit and tie when I tau…AcademiaStupid Puns For the WinMy daughter just trounced…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Ground-nesting Yellowjacket WaspsWhile my 16yo son was mowing the lawn wi…CultureI spent Thanksgiving break building a #trimsheet for steampunk control panels, because why…AestheticsAs Twinkle Twinkle is to Suzuki musicians, so is a wooden shipping crate to CGI modelers.…
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:Nipper Hears "His Master's Voice"As a kid growing up in Fairfax County, j…BusinessNOT a scene from The Miracle Worker.PersonalIt's been a Dwarf Fortress afternoon. AwesomeThis…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Did Google just kill PR agencies? Lots of links, lots of repeated key wo…BusinessDan Rather reflects critically on the so-called "Heroic Age" of TV newsCBS’s Dan Rather infamously dismissed bl…CultureAdvising incoming majors.AcademiaJaw-dropping moments of insight…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:I'm not showing you my email inbox, or my laundry pile, or the state of my soul. Just…PersonalToday's 10 sq cm of a #steampunk control panel (background greebles for a personal project…AestheticsMuch Ado About Nothing (Beatrice is my…
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:What, exactly, am I looking at here? I’m so confused.What, exactly, am I looking at here? I’m…PersonalDelightful #steampunk #neovictorian control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesth…One of many…
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:In August 1999 I was blogging about Poohsticks Bridge, penmanship, Archimedes, and ebooksIn August 1999, I was blogging about …BooksFather-daughter bonding between takes.That’s a prop knife in my right hand. AestheticsI just bought Diamond City.GamesBeing a dad-nerd means finding new ways to play.https://youtu.be/-c6IirtwFawAestheticsOn this date…
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:Loud as a Whisper (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 5)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…DramaFirst page of a student’s Texture project. (This made me laugh.) This clever freshman writing student…AcademiaGetting a little bit better with each #blender3D scene I render.AestheticsDear students, no need to apologize…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Making movie magic with my dueling gut-shot daughterAestheticsLet's talk about books, old sport.BooksLet Me Explain Why Miley Cyrus’ VMA Performance Was Our Top Story This MorningBrutally honest satire, from The Onion. …AmusingLounge area of…
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:Police raid best-selling Turkish newspaper hours after government takes it overTurkish authorities seized control of th…Business5 Characteristics of Successful Work Groups (at Google)Google’s internal study of work groups f…BusinessAm…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Daily 10sq cm of control panel eye candy. #blender3d #blender3dart #steampunkAestheticsVisiting the KLBE Air MuseumPersonalPictures only hint at her passion and can't capture how smart she is. I love you, daughter… Current_EventsFrisbee is a brand name, but how…