Monthly Archives: July 2010

Every Once in Awhile…

Posted on July 15, 2010 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

I read something and hear in my brain a voice: That can’t be fucking true. No way. It is usually triggered by an internet news story with dubious sources. I heard the voice this morning while scrolling through my slash.dot … Continue reading →

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Some Good Web Comics

Posted on July 13, 2010 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

The web comic “Stuff No One Told Me” has become my daily little moment of Zen. He’s on vacation for awhile, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a stroll through the archives. And there’s always a quick visit to … Continue reading →

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Ulmer Riff: Recipe

Posted on July 9, 2010 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

My class is progressing with our mystories. In an effort to help them grasp Ulmer’s approach to relay and imitation, I crafted what I call the recipe assignment. Its inspired by a visit from poet Robert Pinsky this past Spring; … Continue reading →

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Ulmer Exercise: Term Extensions

Posted on July 2, 2010 by insignificantwrangler@gmail.com

Today in class we are working on two exercises from Ulmer’s Internet Invention; the first of which is his Term Extensions exercise. Using the history of the term “culture” as a model, select a different craft (other than agriculture) and … Continue reading →

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