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:Friday night board game therapy. #startrek #monopolyPersonalLooking forward towards the wardroom (center) and the officers' pub, the Gear and Hea…AestheticsCookies. That is all.AestheticsIs this why oldsters love nostalgia? I’m 50. I’m in my office casually sharp…CulturePinkalicious — "Buzz Off"My daughter plays the Bumblebee in “Buzz…AestheticsLonely…
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: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 adu…AcademiaToday's 10sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dartAestheticsBackstage opening night.PersonalFormer student: "I remember sometimes being annoyed with all of…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Chess tournament final pairing. (He’s currently tied for 2nd.)PersonalWhat blogging wasI’ve maintained this blog since the spri…CybercultureMedea at Seton Hill University.CultureApple Hill Playhouse is closing, leaving theater group seeking new homeConfiguring socially distanced seating…
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:Yep, it's time to read student papers on Flannery O'Connor.AcademiaOpening Night: New "The Little Mermaid"At night, instead of getting ready for b…Current_EventsCat-sitting. Hello, Blue.PersonalMore #steampunk #neovictorian goodness. Bring the…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:A study in breaking news headlines.For the UK Guardian, the news is the wor…CultureAnother #neovictorian control panel for a personal #steampunk project. #design #aesthetics…AestheticsAn Excerpt from Mechanisms [2]: 'Professor RAMAC'Among the attractions at the 1958 World’…BooksNewsworthy vs snoozeworthyJerz > Writing > Journalism…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Unmarked papers today. How it started, how it's going.PersonalWe are all of us works in progress. Sometimes progress looks messy.PersonalWhat the ‘Grievance Studies’ Hoax Means As the hoaxers explained in Areo, they …AcademiaThe Storyteller (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 14) A Bajoran village mystic na…Rewatching ST:DS9…
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:I'm amused by the quirky way the "Thin Bread Crust" meme remixes the remix.I’m interested in the way the “Thin Blue…BusinessPracticing my Unity3D design skills. Forgot to turn on gravity.https://youtu.be/PkxxiPAmTFg I’m brus…AmusingAwesome Modular TablesMaura 331, where I’ll spend 6 hours…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:Tapdance / jazz music outing with the girl. Tapdance / jazz music outing with …Academia"The Nightmare of Prince Prezelsky"Leigh, Peter, Carolyn and I had fun reco…AmusingThis weekend… Would YOU trade a Hank Aaron rookie card for Roberto Clemente… for her? …PersonalCarolyn as Luciana in the PPT Shakespeare Summer Intensive Drama1776. Binge-watching…
More modular, swappable building components. I’ve got to work on the sides of these mid-sized buildings next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:The storage shelves of my fantasy steampunk CGI starship will need props with appropriate … AestheticsAbove the Forward Ops conference platform we see the chief engineer's station and a glimps…AestheticsWe were pretty even for about…
Enjoying a visit with an Austrian imperial commander (ahistorically but magnificently present) at Ft Ligonier. Similar:Sold out opening night of Mamet’s Oleanna. Chilling. Gasps from the audience. Office furni…Sold out opening night of Mamet’s Oleann…PersonalSupport the arts in your community! #augustwilson #radiogolfSupport the arts in your community! #aug…CultureChallenge Accepted.PersonalCarolyn will portray Cosette Saturday at 2pm…
More modular low-poly background buildings. I’ll do some more facades then move to the next size larger. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Why No One Clicked on the Great Hypertext StoryIt’s not that hypertext went on to becom…CultureAnother student matinee. So many excited kids for Frankenstein. @prime_stage BooksHow We ReadI feel a little nerdier than usual when…
Added multiple swappable upper storeys. Next I will make slightly fewer variations of a slightly larger building. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:While at Sadecky's Puppets to record the role of Heidi, Carolyn met a new friend.We spent Sunday afternoon at the Sadecky…AestheticsRevisiting a Website I Created in 1996: Engineering Writing Centre (University of Toronto)During the Christmas…
What, exactly, am I looking at here? I’m so confused. Similar:Journalists are vital to the health of a free nation. #firstamendnent #freepressPersonalHappy birthday to the son.PersonalMy big acting moment in this scene is declining a drink. #indie #filmAmusingEncounter at Farpoint (Season 1, Episode 1: ST:TNG Rewatch) Picard gathers his crew, hates…Rewatching ST:TNG after almost 20…
Reliving memories and saying goodbye to my late colleague Sr. Ann Infanger. Similar:My parents doing their daily crossword. I’m spending a few days visiting my …PersonalPie, anyone?PersonalThe girl as Mrs Lovett with Ben Federico as Sweeney Todd.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITqwfTCk…CultureAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dartAestheticsI’m not making a serious attempt at recreating specific architecture,…
Modular components to mix and match. The upper storeys are next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay #gettingbetter Similar:Merry Christmas 2017 PersonalIn November 2000, I was blogging about the US Presidential election, mirrors, Arts & Lette…In November 2000, I was blogging about …BusinessMany things in the world are awful, but my latest #Blender3D work on my #steampunk control…One of…