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Call me Kate or Katie. , Recent kidney transplant recipient! Almost totally blind, I'm here for Muppets, Star Trek, cartoons, fanfiction and friends. I also am finding I spend a lot of time talking about the need for alt text. Please use it.

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Downloading music from Youtube is so easy, and I can get just about anything I want, but I miss the days when friends would share things with each other. You would share something with your friend if they wanted it, and your friends would share things with you if they found something cool that they thought you would like.

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If you're angry and want to scream about something online, remember that you're not the only one who has feelings about the thing, and at least most of the people you're yelling at aren't responsible for the thing you're yelling about. Chill.

And yes, this is a subtoot. Doesn't make it any less true.

@lilithsaintcrow@raggedfeathers.com avatar lilithsaintcrow , to random

The first Tale of the Underdark! MOON'S KNIGHT is $2.99USD (and CAD) in ebook, until 2/18. https://books2read.com/moonsknight

MOON'S KNIGHT is $2.99USD (and CAD) in ebook, until February 18.
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@Binder @lilithsaintcrow Is there an audio version?

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@lilithsaintcrow @Binder Very cool, thanks for your attention to accessibility!

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

Importing all my old posts and whatnot now. Doing this only for the sake of preserving memories, as so much has changed since then. But at least some of what was true then is still true now.

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One of the most memorable presents I got today was a Mrsha plush from the Wandering Inn. Here she is just hanging out in the Christmas tree. She thinks she's an ornament! Also, please tell me which of these pictures you like better. The one most people like better I'll try to put on the website in a review.

A closeup of a Mrsha plush sitting in the Christmas tree. Mrsha is a small white gnoll, a species that has been described as looking somewhat like a hyena. She's holding a small wand.
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A different view of the last image. It seems I can only upload 1 at a time.

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Favorite Muppet Christmas song? Mine is True Blue Miracle from Christmas Eve On Sesame Street.

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I wanna read Muppet Christmas fanfiction. Anyone know any good stories?

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I'm not usually one to tell people not to use a service, but Discord and Bluesky are both inaccessible due to their CAPTCHA system. If you have a community and you want to make it fully inclusive, please don't use them

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For all blind/visually impaired fetizens and those who know blind people who might be interested, Retena International is conducting a study on the psychological well-being and mental health impacts on people with inherrited retenal conditions. Learn more about it or take the survey here.
https://retina-international.org/survey/international/

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Anyone been watching anything good on TV lately?

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Sushi is instantly recognizable. Everyone knows what it is! Discover the fascinating history of sushi. Explore types of sushi, cultural etiquette, health benefits, and its worldwide influence.
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https://foodculturebites.com/sushi-a-historical-journey-to-fine-dining/

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@janettespeyer I haven't had any sushi in at least a year! I can't drive and though there are a few good sushi places in town, no one delivers.

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@janettespeyer Port Charlotte, Florida. I'm already making plans to go to New York for my birthday and get some then. Not 'til April. Hopefully people will still be able to travel then.

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@janettespeyer Thanks. My kidney is doing great!

@georgetakei@universeodon.com avatar georgetakei , to random

Civics is important, my fellow Americans.

A tweet from Michael Adams, KY Secretary of State (@KYSecState) says: “We’re getting calls about polls being closed. They are closed because we do not have elections today. Kentucky votes next year. You cannot vote today in Kentucky for the mayor of New York City or the Governor of Virginia. Sorry.” Below it is a linked post from the Lexington Herald-Leader (@heraldleader) that reads: “It’s Election Day. So why doesn’t Kentucky have any this year?” with a link to their article.
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@georgetakei Okay, I know I should be sad or disgusted by this, but I find it funny.

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

Morning, we're off to Hollywood today for my clinic appointment tomorrow! Please share my Go Fund Me and give if you're able, and thank you to those who have already done so!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kat-after-her-kidney-transplant?member=30297363&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

So I meant to ask, what's the significance of frogs?

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

Please boost. You're going to the store and someone asks you to pick something specific up for them. They have something sort of like what the person wants, but not quite. Do you:

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

Reminder that not everyone can see the preview card when you post links. Please say what websites are when you post them, whether Youtube videos, articles, or anything else. Just a few words will do.

@KarenKasparArt@socel.net avatar KarenKasparArt , (edited ) to random

Hi !

I'm Karen, an artist from Germany who works with traditional media - watercolor, ink, soft pastels, acrylic...
For me, inspiration is everywhere, especially in beautiful nature. My favorite subjects are animals - cats, birds, flowers, landscapes and colorful abstracts.

Find my work here:

https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/

https://karenkaspar.artheroes.de/

https://karenkaspar.pictorem.com

https://KarenKaspar.redbubble.com

https://karen-kaspar-fine-art.jimdosite.com/

Collage of five of my paintings (clockwise): 1. A small black cat peeks curiously out from behind a group of colorful pumpkins and gourds. The pumpkins come in different shapes, colours and sizes. Only the head and one front paw of the cute kitten behind it can be seen. 2. View from the Top of the Mountain is a hand-painted watercolor painting by artist Karen Kaspar in landscape format. From the mountain summit, the viewer's gaze sweeps over the surrounding mountain ranges of the Bavarian Alps. The tranquil landscape features multiple layers of mountains that gradually fade from rich greens in the foreground to softer blues in the background. 3. A black and white Tuxedo cat stands in front of a dreamy abstract background in various shades of blue and gazes curiously upwards. Soft, loose, abstract brushstrokes create a sense of depth and movement around the cat. 4. Robin in Colors - A European Robin stands amidst splashes of vibrant colors on a plain creamy white background. The bird's bright orange breast contrasts beautifully with its darker feathers. The colours of the plumage are repeated in the splashes of colour in the abstract background. 5. A female sparrow with soft, fluffy plumage sits on a slender branch. The cute little bird is looking to the right. The delicate feathers of the little bird are painted in different shades of brown with loose, soft brushstrokes. The background is painted abstractly in warm brown, purple and earthy tones.
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@KarenKasparArt Ooh, the sparrow is my favorite. Thanks for the great descriptions!

@DeborahLeagueFineArt@socel.net avatar DeborahLeagueFineArt , to random

Christmas Toy Soldier, watercolor. Available as wall art, greeting cards, and excellent lifestyle products.

ART - https://deborah-league.pixels.com/featured/christmas-nutcracker-deborah-league.html

A whimsical watercolor painting of a toy soldier dressed in classic Christmas colors. This festive artwork captures the charm of holiday decor, featuring the toy soldier in vibrant red, green, and gold hues, perfect for adding a cheerful, nostalgic touch to any Christmas-themed space. Ideal for holiday enthusiasts, collectors, and art lovers alike, this piece blends playful nostalgia with artistic elegance, making it a timeless holiday decoration.
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@DeborahLeagueFineArt Ooh, this has given me some good gift giving ideas! Thanks! About the puzzles, how many pieces are they on average? Are they good for kids? I was thinking of getting the pumpkin for my 8-year-old nephew for Halloween.

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image with no description

That's what my screen reader says when it encounters a picture or screenshot of text with no alt text.
Just wasn't sure if some of you knew that.

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Reminder, if you can't use alt text for some reason you can always use the hashtag and someone will describe it for you in a comment and use the hashtag

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

I've got a question for sighted people. Is it still hard to see alt text? Since there are a lot of people who do it well, my best advice would be look for someone who is posting something similar to the kind of thing you want to post, and learn from them.

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What was the last thing you did that made you happy?

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@GroupNebula563 Simple is good. So is BBQ. Not really a fan of kettle chips. Too hard and crunchy, but I'll eat them if that's what's there.

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

I'd love to find a new way to access Mastodon. Any blind people especially know of anything on the web, or anything besides Tweesecake or TWBlue for Windows that works well?

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Aug 4: What's the biggest barrier to your creativity this month? Anything you can do to mitigate?

Inertia. I haven't been at it for a while, so the habit has faded. Life is busy. Etc. Excuses here. Sigh.

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@orionkidder Both are good. Check out @nocontexttrek for good examples.

@Fragglemuppet@fandom.ink avatar Fragglemuppet , to random

Are we getting any new Mastodon members? I've done this poll before, and I want to do it again. Please boost far and wide! When did you join Mastodon?

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Remember when the Fediverse was built on CWs and alt text? I see both slipping again lately. I just feel like everyone needs a reminder now and then that both are appreciated. They were a lot of the reason many people said they were so much happier and felt such a lift when they came over from Twitter. Now it's getting to be harder and harder to tell the difference.

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Help me please, I'm having a brain fart! What are the writing clubs on Mastodon? and there's one more major one. Thanks!

@stux@mstdn.social avatar stux , to random

Like so often, someone at the door selling lottery subscriptions (for the state)

I see the lottery logo and right away state: "No thanks, I'm reasonably good at math. Bye"

And mostly they don't have a reply and leave yay

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@stux I've never heard of selling a lottery subscription.