Dennis G. Jerz | Associate Professor of English -- New Media Journalism, Seton Hill University | jerz.setonhill.edu

Busy with Midterm Grades

Posted midterm grades for the most labor-intensive of 4 classes. Next on to-do list: be a dad until bedtime, then reread Romeo & Juliet. Similar:Hidden Spaces, New Possibilities I’ve often had dreams about returning …CultureVerify or Duck! Journalists should confirm all details they didn't witness.New instructional web page — Verify or …AcademiaThe Best of Both…

I feel juvenile enough today that this headline made me snicker.

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RT @readywriting: Student journalism matters.

RT @readywriting: Student journalism matters. Similar:Juror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureRT @DDeClaudio: Who do you think controls the news…RT @DDeClaudio: Who do you think control…TweetsParallel structure in writing: Use it!These comic panels cover the issue well….HumanitiesYes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocke…PersonalIn Defense Of Metaphors In Science WritingWe…

RT @albertwendland: #sixwordPoe bells. bellS. b…

RT @albertwendland: #sixwordPoe bells. bellS. belLS. beLLS! bELLS! BELLS! Similar:Maybe I'll just delete these QUARTER OF A MILLION spam comments.Not kidding — 254,460 spam comments in …CybercultureAnd the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And the girl has succeeded in getting me…TweetsYes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in…

Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise

Blogworthy promo for a movie I have no desire to see. Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise – YouTube. Similar:Lessons (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 6, Episode 19) Picard and a new officer bond over …Rewatching ST:TNG When Picard is up i…AestheticsBeauty and the Beast (St. Vincent Summer Theatre)The girl (blue skirt and pigtails), who …Current_EventsSilicon Avatar (#StarTrek…

It’s a good feeling when you’ve learned great news…

It’s a good feeling when you’ve learned great news that will make a lot of people you care about very happy when it’s officially announced. Similar:Tweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids huddled on…Came around the corner and saw my kids h…TweetsTweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy…

RT @GirlyLetters: A sensible take on the #DoctorWh…

RT @GirlyLetters: A sensible take on the #DoctorWho missing episodes rumors. sfx.co.uk/2013/10/07/so-… Similar:Hello, there, mini.Hello, there, mini. Let’s restore you fr…TweetsYes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocke…PersonalJuror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureTweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy project, my #geekling mad…TweetsMaybe I'll…

RT @arnzen: Seton Hill search for Asst Prof of Com…

RT @arnzen: Seton Hill search for Asst Prof of Communication w/specialty in advocacy #media, public relations, or #corporatecomm: http://t.… Similar:Loved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhillLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhi…TweetsHello, there, mini.Hello, there, mini. Let’s restore you fr…TweetsHabits for happiness: tips for looking on the bright side of lifeHabits for happiness: tips for…

“I’d like to find someone else to #homeschool my k…

“I’d like to find someone else to #homeschool my kids for me,” said a colleague today. (Being imperfect, I yell at my imperfect kids, too.) Similar:Tweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy project, my #geekling mad…TweetsIt's been nice knowing you, iPad3 It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but…TweetsYes, I do…

RT @NCTE_CCCC: Stop grading those papers! Did you…

RT @NCTE_CCCC: Stop grading those papers! Did you know 6 hrs of sleep or less raises susceptibility to viral infection by 50%? http://t.co/… Similar:Parallel structure in writing: Use it!These comic panels cover the issue well….HumanitiesJuror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureProto iPads and Paper Coexist in Classic Star TrekRewatching the classic Trek episode “The…CybercultureLoved seeing…

I Hate Your Blog

I hate your blog. Your recipe for vegan eggnog is stupid. I hissed and I booed it, and then eschewed it, never made it once. Yes, your blog roll is a confederacy of dunces. It abuts less interesting links in your posts. Hamsters that dance! I’m not engrossed. I’m not opposed to your collection of…

The Value of Failure

Upon reading that recent message from my inbox, I wanted to shout out “let your child fail.” The shouting was not due to frustration, rather to be sure that my voice was heard by many. And when I say fail, I mean fall. Let them fall. How can we learn to get back up if…

RT @AllieBGoLightly: ” #digitalhumanities is predi…

RT @AllieBGoLightly: ” #digitalhumanities is predicated on values: openness, interdisciplinary, collaborative” – @kmiffitt #tcpgh13 Similar:Juror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureAnd the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And the girl has succeeded in getting me…TweetsTweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy project, my #geekling mad…TweetsIn Defense Of…

@JoolieBoolie210 The curtain call dance alone made…

@JoolieBoolie210 The curtain call dance alone made me want to see the show again. Similar:'Inappropriate' dance moves lead to calls for student lessons in Peters Mr. Merrell said the students told h…AmusingDesert Bus: The Worst Video Game Ever CreatedPenn and Teller are involved with this s…BooksYes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds.…

RT @SamekAshley: I have been saying chain all wron…

RT @SamekAshley: I have been saying chain all wrong. It is actually chaaaain while one indicates a chain around their neck #comoferrors #el… Similar:I asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingCarolyn Gombell Is Not a Real Person: #JusticeforCarolyn Is a Campaign Against Twitter Ref…Fascinating use of…