Taking an Online Writing Course
I just signed up for an online Article Writing course through Gotham Writers’ Workshop (headquartered in NYC, not Gotham)> This particular courese is in association with the New York Times, and includes a Q&A session that last week with a current New York Times staff writer. This is just way cool. After reading If You [...]
Universities, Online Courses, and Missed Opportunities
I posted this on Facebook today, “So, looking at taking some online courses for credit. They generally require one book. That book is rarely available in digital format. If you’re going to offer an online course, might you, well, license the book content and adapt it into your course delivery? Or would you rather limit [...]
Words to Say to Tell a Story
I’ve gone to a few social events that past few days. One was a human rights shindig. Another was a concert here with the power out (hey, it’s Cambodia). While I said ‘hi’ to a few, I really didn’t. I’ve worked with people alright. Studied with people and socialized. But mingling? I can do it, [...]
Voices Across An Ocean
It’s amazing to me that we can converse across a sea. Wires of metal and glass transmit voices of data to be interpreted on the other side. It was crazy enough to talk for 5 cents a minute when it was over a landline. Now, it’s pure data over wires that carry 1s and 0s [...]
Walking
When I lived in New Zealand, most places I wanted to go were within a 5-20 minute walk. When I lived in downtown Fort Collins, many places I wanted to go were within a 5-15 minute walk. During my time in Bangkok and HCMC, there were some noteable places within a 5-15 minute walk. I [...]
Sports
So, it’s fantasy football season. And I just learned that as of last year, Fantasy Football has an official beer. I’m in two leagues. One with people I’ve met in person, and one with people I’ve met via email. The latter is a dynasty league. Last weekend, I watched stats after the games on NFL.com. [...]
