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:Getting in the Christmas spirit.PersonalJaw-dropping moments of insight and humanity. So funny, so edgy, so affirming! I did not e…PersonalYes I do own a copy of the 1975 Star Trek Enterprise blueprints, but this guy annotated hi…PersonalTips…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Snow White: The Musical Opens Fridayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiIRCoHoN…AestheticsThis class has been everything that I expect it would be and I cannot believe that we are …Some days are slogs. Some weeks are slo…AcademiaSharing a root beer float with your dad…
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:"I might be putting a little too much effort into designing the cravat for the captai…AestheticsThe School of Humanities honors me and my colleagues @mikearnzen…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Google Docs MLA Style Works Cited Class ActivityI have rarely been satisfied with spendi…AcademiaHappy 13th Birthday CarolynI’ve had the privilege of being this ama…DramaMake America Meme Again! Create your own Trump executive order.Now all the…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:On this date in 1999 I first added a date to the list of web links I had been curating. (T…On this date in 1999, I first dated an e…CybercultureDr Jerz I think your microphone glitchedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPqnXF7A…AcademiaBack in the…
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:Chipping away at the total as the final submissions pour in.PersonalIdlewild's Story Book Forest Improves Its SignageIn the past, I have pointed out copy-edi…AestheticsThe daughter looks stunning…
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 fun 10 sq cm of a #neovictorian #steampunk control panel. #elegance #design #aesth…AestheticsSecond episode of “Electron Jones” paranormal detective audio series is up. waobaudiotheat…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTe47W3S…AmusingMuch Ado About Nothing (Beatrice is my literary crush.)PersonalThe girl is intrigued by the plot twists in _The Mayor of Casterbridge_.PersonalFind…
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:The problem I just learned about calls for tea in the big mug.CultureA professor examines why her students seem to act so helpless (essay)This essay on college students acting he…AcademiaOpens Wednesday.PersonalI’ve finally started to create female uniforms for the #neovictorian fantasy #steampunk æt…PersonalLeveling up my…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Wall display by the talented Jess Lohr, interpreting an infographic by Norton (textbook pu…PersonalSeeing A Wrinkle in Time. @prime_stagePersonalEnjoying a soul food dinner in honor of #blackhistorymonthPersonalChristopher Robin made for a pleasant family outing.PersonalAdding…
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:Joe Turner's Come and Gone (August Wilson's Century Cycle, 2 of 10)August Wilson’s Century Cycle > Spoi…BooksThe ‘Cancelling’ of Flannery O’Connor? It Never Should Have HappenedI regularly teach Flannery…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:The Ascent #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 5, Episode 9) Odo and Quark bicker their way up …Rewatching ST:DS9 Space Dad fusses ho…AmusingMore #blender3d #steampunk #design. #blender3dart #aesthetics The officers’ conference roo…Aesthetics‘There’s a certain madness to it’ … fans…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Another delightful section of #neovictorian #steampunk control panel, intended for backgro…One of many steampunk control panels I’v…AestheticsA Word About Group ProjectsOkay, students… who loves group projec…AcademiaHappy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes …Happy to see…
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:Coronavirus Tribute to Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks" (1942) I found this image on Facebook (wher…AestheticsThe Surprisingly Savvy Weird Al Internet Machine When he talks about his business being…AestheticsImpact of One-size-fits-all Web DesignI don’t particularly miss the splash lan…BusinessHappy ice cream turkey…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Celebration of Writing — a big presentation day for freshman writing classes.PersonalEnjoying a soul food dinner in honor of #blackhistorymonthPersonalYesterday my stack of unmarked assignments was about 120, so this is not bad.Nothing in this stack is pressing, but t…Academia#SHUConvocation is about to begin @setonhilluniversityPersonalSpotted: the North American tree daughter.NatureSpent…