So I hear tale that "Astroland," the beloved and somewhat seedy amusement park in Coney Island, is going bye-bye very soon. This bums me out to no end, even if I have never been one of those who were big into the thrill rides or carnie games. "Astroland" is just part of what makes Coney…
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On the eve of SLCC 2008 in Tampa
I arrived today for the Second Life Community Convention and the Second Life Education Community Conference 200, being held at the lovely Marriott in Tampa, Florida. Although the festivities don’t officially start tomorrow, SLers are already here in force, soaking up the free wifi in the lobby and talking geek-speak in the bar. I’m here…
Back when I was an evangelical Christian…
During my undergrad years at UCLA in late 80s, I was extremely active in an evangelical Christian worship group called the University Christian Fellowship, or UCF for short. It was a tightknit bunch of 30 or so folks from various denominations and backgrounds who gathered a couple of times a week for worship-sharing (singing), bible…
Speaking at SLCC at Non-profit mini-track on Saturday
Just a reminder that my colleague Shawna and I (along with a number of other Global Kids staff) will be speaking at the Second Life Community Convention, which is happening this weekend in Tampa, Florida. Specifically, we’re speaking on Saturday, September 6, during the Non-profit Mini-track that starts at 1:30PM. Check the official website for…
Buy Swifty’s photos from ILHC – contribute to Lindy Hopper’s Fund!
My roommate Swifty has just posted a set of amazing dance photos he took at the International Lindy Hop Championships in DC a couple of weekends ago. Swifty says he will be happy to make a 5 x 7 print for anyone for $8, with all profits donated to the Lindy Hopper’s Fund. Buy a…
My map of how I got to Global Kids
Today at Global Kids, as part of an orientation for new staff members, we did an exercise where we had to draw a visual map that represented five incidents or moments in our lives that led us to come to Global Kids. Here’s the map that I drew. It starts in the upper right corner,…
Rhiannon wants your machinima for SLCC this weekend!
My friend and colleague Rhiannon Chatnoir sends out word that she is putting together an impromptu machinima festival/screening at the Second Life Community Convention in Tampa, FL for next Sunday, September 7th. She has allocated a three hour block of time free before the Machinima Film & TV Track and thought it would be great…
Unplugged in the Berkshires
I just came back from a really lovely Labor Day weekend with my buddy Rafi and his family, up in their vacation home in the Berkshires. This was my first opportunity to visit the area, and I have to say its some of the prettiest country I’ve seen in the Eastern United States. We…
A decadent Manhattan morning: doughnuts, bahn mi, massage, haircut and a strong cuppa
I had a wonderful and indulgent summer morning doing some of my favorite stuff in lower Manhattan. I started out having breakfast at the Doughnut Plant on Grand Street. The featured flavors were fresh peach and hazelnut, so I had to try both of course. So amazing — full of flavor and just the right…
I’m going to SLCC after all
Through a confluence of several random occurences, it turns out that I am headed to the Second Life Community Convention in Tampa from September 4-7. I’m looking forward to seeing all my avatar friends in the non-digital flesh. Now where do I find a dragon furry costume?