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?
Global Kids Launches Game, “Hurricane Katrina: Tempest in Crescent City,” to Raise Youth Awareness on Eve of 3rd Anniversary of Katrina
I’m proud to announce that on the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, youth leaders for Global Kids, have created an online community and game that connects young people with the ongoing relief efforts in New Orleans: “Hurricane Katrina: Tempest in Crescent City.” Global Kids and Game Pill, an innovator in online games development, have created…
Musicality: hip hop versus lindy hop
Today in my breakdance class, our teacher Alan had us do some cool musicality exercises, which were really challenging and fun. Everyone in the class basically got a couple eights of music that they had to do some floorwork to, and finish with a freeze that punctuated a hit in the music. What the exercise…
The Virtual Port Authority Bus Station: why why?
Seriously, did we absolutely NEED a virtual recreation of a crappy New York bus station in Second Life? This one at least has no virtual homeless people or bridge and tunnel folks. Sigh. Head here, if you absolutely must see it in person/avatar.
Checking out Jim Henson “Fantastic World” Exhibit at the Smithsonian
Tucked away a couple of stories underground at the "International Gallery" at the Smithsonian is a quirky and tiny exhibit on the life and works of master puppeteer and visionary Jim Henson. Entitled "Jim Henson’s Fantastic World" the three room exhibit gives you a quick snapshot of what must have been a remarkable human being. …