It's OFFICIAL! I received and signed my contract. I will be an assistant professor at the California College of the Arts! And it was on pretty nice letterhead too! =D

Just finished a wonderful dinner with some of the graduating seniors ... they totally rock! =D

News Summaries on Wesleyan Shooting

http://news.google.com/news/more?um=1&ned=us&cf=all&ncl=dPLRouYnyD2DSHMJy_puUXI1p9dQM

http://news.google.com/news/more?um=1&ned=us&cf=all&ncl=do5MiUoUuGs0eoMdDmekYHdJdFOJM

"Asher Roth and the Racial Crossroads"

A commentary about Asher Roth that turned into a discussion about race relations. Cool vid!

"World Builder" - Bruce Branit

As I was cleaning out my bookmarks, I came across this gem of a video.

World Builder from Bruce Branit on Vimeo.

A strange man builds a world using holographic tools for the woman he loves.

This award winning short was created by filmmaker Bruce Branit, widely known as the co-creator of '405'. World Builder was shot in a single day followed by about 2 years of post production. Branit is the owner of Branit VFX based in Kansas City.

More info, background and info on future releases can be at http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Builder/73936485659 Become a fan and keep in touch.

I just finished the very last class that I will teach at Grinnell College. And now for final papers ...

"How'd Dick Cheney Do?" - David Letterman

Just saw a bumper sticker that read "When Clinton lied, nobody died."

Wordle of the Month

thinks to himself and says, "One more week and it'll be over."

Note to self: avoid starting the week by reading the latest hate violence incident reports ... http://ping.fm/byDhX

First Days of Spring

DSC_0272A by disoriented1969 on Zooomr

Winners of Titular Head 2009

The Titular Head Film Festival is an annual spring time event featuring student made and produced short films.

The films should be under 5 minutes unless it "totally kicks ass." State of the art cameras are available for check-out and computers are available for editing. I hear it's some pretty fancy gear. First through third prizes will be determined by a panel of judges consisting of students, faculty, and staff.

And here are the top three winners of the Titular Head Film Festival 2009. I loved it all!!!

THIRD PLACE: The Washroom

SECOND PLACE: Call on Me


FIRST PLACE: Star Wars Grinnell

First day of student presentations began remarkably well. I am amazed at the quality of the work and the support by classmates.

And some more winners and finalists for photography: http://ping.fm/UQMhc

Damon Winter, 2009 Pulitzer prize winner for feature photography: http://ping.fm/r2ayu

Finally! Done with this round of papers. But it's raining now. =(

I think I'm totally burnt out. And there's two more weeks left in the semester.

Trying to muster whatever energy I have left to correct the last set of papers due tomorrow.

I am totally fascinated with the show, #Deadliest Warrior. I like the simulated battles between historical warriors, but it's hilarious to watch "warrior experts" talk to each other about whose warrior will win.