Category: Personal Projects
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Ten years on, he still stands
Ten years on, new stories find a way to be told about that day. Everyone owns a part of history, however far removed they were from the events that occurred. September 11, 2001 horrifically created a common experience. My experience became real, running late to a business law class and arrived to a visibly upset […]
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Photo proof you don’t get it right the first time
Below shows that the best shot isn’t the first one you take. Iteratively and progressively, you build on what worked, and use your knowledge to make it better. Also, stuff happens in post-processing of images. As an aside, I prefer to shoot in aperture priority mode to control my depth of field, and I’ll comment […]
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Seryn unplugged in my living room
To get a band to play in your living room, there are several steps to make it happen. Find an intimate setting large enough to fit a band and their equipment. Get owner of said place to agree to let a band play in their intimate setting. Ask said band to play in said intimate […]
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What I learned from 46 days of no Facebook
In keeping with the Catholic tradition of sacrificing something for Lent, I chose to give up Facebook. In the past, I’ve given up chocolate, sweets, dessert, beer, alcohol, caffeine, soda, (listening to) music. Forsaking a technological medium that seeks to connect people, and purposefully disconnecting from it, goes against the instant gratification of modern life. […]
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Designing a challenge coin
Belly up to the bar with a number of active service members, you could easily issue a challenge, and most should be able to place a brass, bronze or silver-like coin on the table. The person who can’t show their coin buys the round of drinks. Wikipedia tells a storied origin of a downed WWI […]