Author Archives: Jason Dean
Drink With Me
Hey you! Yes, YOU! It’s been a while since we’ve hung out. Or maybe we’ve never met and just conversed over the Internet. Either way, we should grab a beer. There are a bunch of friends I have not seen in way too long. There are individuals I’ve communicated with via Twitter and other sites that I know, but have … Continue reading
Celebrating Screen-Free Week
I admit, I am easily distracted. If you know me, this is not a shocking statement. Conversations with friends often derail and points are forgotten. I’m usually doing five things at once. While writing this paragraph, I’ve check my email, updated my WordPress install and messaged some friends via Facebook. This is part of the reason when a friend reminded … Continue reading
Bookless Gallery
The Central Location of Madison Public Library is closed for major renovations, but on January 28 it housed Bookless. Removed were all books & media, replaced for one night by art, live music and drinks. Here are photos and video from the event. Bookless Floor 1 Bookless Basement
DUFF 2012: The Films
A week ago I asked for nominations for the Digital Ubiquitous Film Festival – DUFF for short. I received really great suggestions from a number of people.
And then there was Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Continue reading
DUFF 2012: Choose Our Adventure
Winter in Wisconsin. Usually filled with sub-zero temperatures and heavy crystallized precipitation, this year has felt nearly tropical. Heaters relax and seldom run. Vehicles are mostly clean and saltless. Frosty’s lifespan would be short in 2012. Despite the relatively mild temperatures, a weekend on the couch in front of the television is still in order before all the white stuff … Continue reading
Going Black
Tomorrow, some of the largest websites in the world will “Go Black.” Their content will be blocked to protest SOPA and PIPA. While the viewership of The-Dean.com is significantly lower, this website will join them. Continue reading
12 for 12 – Short and Sweet
I would like to say the idea is my own. However, sometimes inspiration – and fun ideas – comes from others. Author and friend Matt Forbeck announced his plan to write 12 novels – one per month – in 2012. From his website: It may not be as insane as it sounds. By novel, I mean a work of fiction … Continue reading
