I know I said I wouldn’t write for a while, but come on…give me a break. I’ve been blogging consistently since January 2006 (not just here—other places). It’s like a muscle reflex at this point! I’ll only be writing a few times a month, but that’s better than nothing! I was probably late in hearing [...]
Posts under ‘creativity’
Time for a Long Break
After two years of somewhat consistent posts on this blog, I regret to inform that I will be taking a sabbatical. It could last anywhere from two to six months, or maybe longer.
The Visionaries Have Breached Academia
About a month ago I was preparing a streaming video player for an event at work. During downtime, the player streams old content from Michigan Television (public TV at U of M that has now been closed). In a pleasant coincidence, I happened to see an interview with Thylias Moss, an English professor at U-M [...]
Tryptophantasia Event: Feb 13 in NYC
Thanks to the wonderful serendipity offered on a regular basis by the Internet, I recently found an amazing Vimeo channel called Tryptophanatic Netvision. Or I should say, the channel found me. Kaliptus, the channel’s creator, added two of my creations to the list of mind-bending videos. So you can get an idea of what it’s [...]
My New 600-Word Limit, Your New Comment Habit
I don’t usually announce (or even pick) a New Years Resolution, but this year I came up with one that suits me well. While most people choose to do something (and let’s be honest — it’s usually an attempt to work out more), I will be restricting myself from doing something. What’s the something? Writing [...]
Updates Abound After a Ridiculously Busy Fall
Man, it’s been a crazy fall. Every year that season feels less… “autumnal,” in the peaceful, calming sense of coming down from the highs of summer. And now all of a sudden the “holiday season” is upon us. I’ve never had to force myself into a Christmas state of mind the way I have this [...]
