http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/ 2008-07-18T14:31:50-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/07/singing_saturda_2.html With the web launch of the new project from Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Serenity... that guy) -- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!!!! Starring Neil Patrick Harris (our favorite -- and out -- former child-doctor), Felicia Day (she... Media reparent 2008-07-18T14:31:50-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/07/sometimes_the_f.html While freewrites can be powerful and productive ways to get the composerly juices flowing, they don't always go according to plan. Or at all. This morning, for instance, we were given the luxury of choosing from two different prompts: "Where... Composition reparent 2008-07-15T15:19:48-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/07/her_name_was_lo.html The National Writing Project in Vermont's Invitational Summer Institute started last week, and continues for the next three. I'm on the leadership team, and it's exciting, exhausting work. The NWP brings together K-12 teachers from across Vermont, and across the... Media reparent 2008-07-13T18:05:03-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/07/the_web_site_is.html I wasn't going to post this... but I think it's screamingly funny. So you're getting it. It is most definitely NOT safe for work. So find someplace you can listen and watch without getting fired. It comes to us from... Machinima reparent 2008-07-01T18:25:17-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/youtube_the_sor.html I've been working on some thoughts about YouTube, and while this wasn't the place I had anticipated starting, I just spent the last 45 minutes with it, which is one of the usual indicators that I should say something about... Media reparent 2008-06-28T15:50:39-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/and_sometimes_y.html Post coming soon. In the meantime, know that DD has been thinking, deeply, and possibly a little creepily, while you've been sleeping. And snoring.... Blog News reparent 2008-06-27T06:40:01-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/flower_power.html Taking a break from most things digital today, here's something completely different. Gardening. The mere word can strike fear into the hearts of even the strongest and bravest among us. I don't like gardening. I suspect it has a lot... Blog News reparent 2008-06-23T17:13:34-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/messed_up.html Well, Movable Type just ate the relatively amusing entry I was about to post. So now you're stuck with this. It's a three-parter, and you really do need to click through and read the link targets. First, this charming story... University reparent 2008-06-22T17:33:05-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/its_the_return_2.html Hey everybody! I Am Cheerios1 -- And I Am Aware of All Internet Traditions2!!! Like other Cheerios eaters, you want to be a responsible adult. But you can't help but still be a kid at heart! You try to make... Web Quizzes reparent 2008-06-21T14:54:28-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/cydonia_countdo.html A while back, I included Muse's "Knights of Cydonia" video in a post about neo-retro-Westernism (I'm thinking of trademarking the term, or copyrighting it, or something... I'm sure The Spouse will be happy to explain the difference to me yet... Media reparent 2008-06-20T14:54:46-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/cars_and_disast.html This post was going to be about new "outrageous" cars, the cars that auto makers either produce one of, show off at auto shows, and then never put into production because they're just too cool, or that cost so much... Blog News reparent 2008-06-19T17:56:56-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/todays_topic_st.html Okay, I'll admit it -- I like Coldplay. Sigh. I know. My not-so-secret shame has been getting a real workout with the all-Coldplay-all-the-time media blitz surrounding their new album. We were in England Outer Space when the first single, "Violet... Media reparent 2008-06-18T15:14:21-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/06/its_not_random.html As they say in my homeland, "Howdy!" The downtime has been lovely, but as part of the new workplan I'm going to be posting something short each and every day to keep the writing mojo flowing. So, to kick things... Blog News reparent 2008-06-17T18:43:04-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/05/did_you_know.html ... that today is Peace Officers Memorial Day? And that every year on May 15th, flags are to be flown at half-staff to mourn their losses and memorialize their service? Neither did I. But as I was walking to my... Blog News reparent 2008-05-15T09:30:16-05:00 http://reparent.blog.uvm.edu/archives/2008/05/meditations_on.html As the Vermont Summer kicks in and temperatures soar into the upper 70s (swoon, swelter, I know), here are some things to think about on and around the topic of cool. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Our friend Attic... Media reparent 2008-05-14T12:08:25-05:00