Educator. Engineer. Experimenter.
It was time for a new 3D printer, but I didn’t want to rush it… I waited, debated, and researched for at least a year. What to get, the Prusa XL, Ultimaker S, newest Anycubic…? I did reconnaissance at Maker Faire, the Winter Park Library, random maker spaces, friends’ houses, but finally settled on a…
Another year of the Best Party on Earth at Camp Boggy Creek! This is wonderful holiday celebration every year at Camp Boggy Creek to serve the families that have visited. It’s a day filled with heartfelt speeches, games, food, desserts, music, dancing, etc. I usually work the dessert bar catered by Chef Stefan Riemer and…
Just wanted to show some love for Blue Giant (ブルージャイアント), a recent jazz themed manga and anime that I like. A friend tipped me off about a limited release of the movie showing for only 1 day in 1 theater in Central Florida, and boy am I glad he did! What a refreshing, quality anime!…
As an elementary school STEM teacher it would be a disservice to my students if I didn’t introduce them to 3D printing in this day and age. So our school bought a couple printers this school year and I’ve kept them running almost constantly. It’s been more fun that I imagined it would be. I’m…
I recently bought an original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and hooked it up for my son and his friends to experience 80s gaming. I sold my original NES in the 90s but still had various cartridge games stashed away. He found them and wanted to play them as I did. Note this is an original…
Setup a small above ground pool for my son this summer. He’s a little restless in quarantine 
We had the pleasure of opening up for Vanwho last night at Uncle Lou’s. If music comes from the soul, this is music. She has a beautiful voice and playing style, very emotional and unique. I also like her use of whistling for leads 
She is very talented. Make it a point to see…
An impromptu blues jam at the house with some friends. My neighbor Jeff (of Lure Design and the Ten10 open mic jam) is shredding it as usual on guitar. Long time no see multi-band mate, Scott Sigman, on bass in this video, but Jason Hinders played bass most of the night. Joel Pickering and UCF…
— Update 07/2021: I wasn’t aware until recently of the Japanese show (Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light) and movie (Brave Father Online: Our Story of Final Fantasy XIV) that featured FFXIV as a plot vehicle. Pretty cool idea and very enjoyable for FFXIV fans. — As I wind down another 4 month mini-addiction of…
I saw Terri Binion tonight at Imperial Wine Bar at Washburn Imports on North Orange. She plays folky Americana songs, and has a fantastic voice. She’s been in and Central Florida for a long time, but has also toured nationally and played with some greats. She knows what she’s doing. She handled the loud, chatty…