- Some interesting things can be found here: http://t.co/Jaf2bt7I What theater thing would you raise money for? 2012-01-03
- $3 million over 9 performances Who says Theater doesn't pay? Broadway Box Office Soars, w/ 'Spider-Man': http://t.co/AfSFdjMw 2012-01-04
- Delay it til forever & I would be happy. “@playbill: Phantom Sequel, Love Never Dies, Delays DVD Release to May http://t.co/TwEMpz8G” 2012-01-04
- I loved the movie, can the magic of it be captured onstage? ‘Once,’ the Musical, at New York Theater Workshop – Review: http://t.co/aURlWxmg 2012-01-04
- @MarqRobinson Thanks. I was taking time off to focus on the real world and family. FYI, I'll be in LA in March. We'll have to meet up. in reply to MarqRobinson 2012-01-04
- @MarqRobinson My conference is in Long Beach. But I am trying to arrange an alumni event in LA the 26 or 27 of March. in reply to MarqRobinson 2012-01-04
- Science is everything we understand well enough to explain to a computer. Art is everything else – David Knuth 2012-01-05
- Man I am behind on seeing movies “@ebertchicago: Writers' Guild screenplay nominations include some surprises. http://t.co/DZCQio13” 2012-01-05
- Too many. @MarqRobinson: How many liberal arts dance programs are currently choreographing a dance to a Bon Iver song? 500 maybe? More? 2012-01-05
- Architecture is frozen music after all. "@artsbeat: Frank Gehry to Try His Hand at Mozart http://t.co/J4bDwusF” 2012-01-05
- I agree with a lot of this RT@ebertchicago: Time mag: "The 20 Movies We're Looking Forward to in 2013. & 10 We're Not." http://t.co/20wMKYTy 2012-01-05
- just finished the @makerbot text adventure game at http://t.co/WytYS4dC still excited to see what is is store for 2012 2012-01-06
- @makerbot I finished the game, I guess I'll just print out the replicator files while I wait until the 9th. 2012-01-06
- Hey @bre , http://t.co/4tPIAe12 #makerbot #keyfeatures 2012-01-06
- Just finshed a brand new interactive fiction game, it's like 3d printers and Zork mashed together http://t.co/WytYS4dC FUN! 2012-01-06
- RuPaul would be way better than Santorum as president though RT@RuPaul: Contrary to popular belief, I did not come in 3rd in the Iowa caucus 2012-01-07
- @MarqRobinson Yeah Kale is tricky stuff. Best in moderation, or if can be well hidden in other flavors. in reply to MarqRobinson 2012-01-08
- Yay! I was feartured again in the Make Weekly Flickr roundup http://t.co/VzJMEjQQ? for this image http://t.co/NUMpCmNB 2012-01-08
MAKE | MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
One of my pictures from flickr was featured in the MAKE | MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup.
I called it my “Instant Superman Costume” Liam likes it because the costume change is so easy. I took this picture in November when I made it, but he actually played with it again this week. Fun stuff.
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-12-12 – 2011-12-18 #tw
- How you respond to what you can't control, is that what ultimately defines you? #fb 2011-12-12
- Great Post about finding your limits by pushing past them by @37signals http://t.co/RRjGrD3a #fb 2011-12-13
- Just finished my 1/8th inch scale Gothic Cathedral, next up for my 3d printer? A marionette is designed. #fb 2011-12-13
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-11-28 – 2011-12-04 #tw
- http://t.co/XKEVvXli Great quote by Issac Asimov about the "Cult of ignorance " in the US 2011-11-28
- What parents need to know http://t.co/MeYg79QM. #fb 2011-11-30
- Listening to xmas music, Good King Wenceslas by the Butthole Surfers. What do I say when my kids ask who does this song? #fb 2011-12-04
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-11-21 – 2011-11-27 #tw
- Saw the Muppets and loved it. My kids thought it was OK. They'll change their tune about muppets after they see the Great Muppet Caper. #fb 2011-11-23
- Got an email scheduling an Appointment in January. My sabbatical has begun to end. #fb 2011-11-27
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-11-14 – 2011-11-20 #tw
- "The test of a work of art is, in the end, our affection for it, not our ability to explain why it is good." – Stanley Kubrick 2011-11-15
- RT @tinybuddha "You validate people’s lives by your attention." ~Unknown #fb in reply to tinybuddha 2011-11-15
- My son: I want to make a spaceship out of paper. Me: "x wing origami" google search. Fold Fold fold… My Son: Yay! Me: Parenting win! 2011-11-16
- Currently getting my kids (ages 4, 7, & 10) hooked on Mythbusters. THanks Netflix, & @donttrythis ! 2011-11-20
Obligatory thanksgiving post
It is almost thanksgiving which means the most American of traditions, traveling by car. Since the rest of Ann’s family is near Philadelphia, we will be traveling up there to visit. We will also drive up to NYC for a day while we are there. McKelvey is interested in seeing the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and I think we will go around Central Park as well. Luckily, we all travel pretty well by car. The dogs take naps, the kids can get pretty far with music and audio books before asking for a movie, and we don’t have to stop for bathroom breaks every half hour (knock on wood).
So it’s exciting to go on a trip, and this year I feel like I have actually had time to enjoy the holidays this fall. Our kids had some awesome costumes, Ann and I actually dressed up and went out too. We didn’t get to fully carve my pumpkin, so everything wasn’t accomplished. But all in all, having a sabbatical has really allowed me to get some work done and connect with my family. I miss most of the people at work, and am looking forward to working with them again. And having the time away from work has really helped me put my previous department head work into perspective. By thinking about my job and teaching theatre with a little distance, I really think I am going to have some new energy and ideas to bring to the table. So I am thankful for that.
You know looking back, I have lucked out immensely. Looking at the awesome family I have, this great job with people a love to work with, having a house in a great town, I can’t help but be thankful.
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-11-07 – 2011-11-13 #tw
- @jeezjon I don't know the movies to do Fantasy awards season. But I would do a Fantasy Acting Repertory Theater. Or is that too niche? in reply to jeezjon 2011-11-09
- Enter to win a new Canon 5D MK II camera body from @Adorama and Scott Bourne. Please RT. Info at: http://t.co/lH3LEF3g 2011-11-11
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-10-24 – 2011-10-30 #tw
- @MarqRobinson I posted the pic on Facebook. I seem to have removed years off my life. Maybe I should go Rush a Frat undercover… in reply to MarqRobinson 2011-10-24
- Need scary ideas for for carving my #halloween pumpkin. Right now what would scare my kids the most would be the words: "Do your Chores" 2011-10-26
Weekly Twitter Update From 2011-10-17 – 2011-10-23 #tw
- http://t.co/MYsLNPsD This graph speaks volumes. #fb 2011-10-20
- For the first time since 1997, I am clean shaven. #fb 2011-10-23