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robini71 , 18 hours ago to random

One for the #MusicLovers The Weekend Stream:
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 BY
MIKE DUQUETTE

Welcome back to another edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc’s review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones, too!) making digital debuts.
New remixes from James Brown and Tears for Fears, uncovered rarities from Peggy Lee, new songs from MUNA and Bleachers and a whole lotta Ween will keep you busy for the rest of the day!
https://theseconddisc.com/2026/02/14/the-weekend-stream-february-14-2026/

robini71 , 18 hours ago to random

A lovely gem this: Peggy Lee — "La Vie en Rose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQcnyI4AkAs

robini71 , 2 days ago to random

I cannot stop laughing about this, not because it's funny but rather because it's so horrifying in its seeming absurdity. Ok time to walk away and eat something.

JeffBishop , 3 days ago to random

BITS members will get a sneak peek into what is coming, BITS Whisperer! Magic happens inside of BITS and we are not standing still in bringing innovative and cool tools for the community. BITS Whisperer will be free to all BITS members and a paid tool for those who are not members of the organization.

robini71 , 5 days ago to random

Wait, what? When did the A Lady or Man the A Person get a new sounder to announce Ring doorbell events?

robini71 , 9 days ago to random

This is quite the mystery. Although I muted my home timeline and my sent timeline in #FastSM when it's not in focus every once in a while I'll hear one of its sounders but I have no clue from where it's coming or what it's indicating. It's also interesting to me that when employing the keystroke for mute in the main window of the application #JawsForWindows will verbalize the state of being muted or unmuted but when I interact with the corresponding menu entry in the timeline menu it does not. #NVDA tries its best to verbalize the state of the menu entry but seems to cut itself off. But surprisingly, #Narrator wins this screen reader showdown as it will verbalize the state of the menu entry after having been acted upon. But none of the 3 screen readers reports the state when merely scrolling through the menu. I hope that made sense. #FastSM

robini71 , 23 days ago to random

Question for my #Blind friends tonight who have a #GoogleVoice phone number. When in the Google Voice app for #iOS when using #VoiceOver how do you keep the keypad active long enough to enter the full number without it trying to give you suggestions? So far I'm not a fan of this app.

robini71 , 23 days ago to random

Wow, really? I mean there are ways to say things and then ways not to say things. But to each their own I suppose. I'd rather be classy but that's me. #Cryptic

robini71 , 23 days ago to random

Oh boy here we go again. Threat Closes Villanova University Thursday | Radnor, PA Patch
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/haverford/s/jyz04/threat-closes-villanova-university-thursday?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert&user_email=22a4b899038a020570128eb1d4556b19f6ee5ebf5e6b92deeccc86b61750970d&user_email_md5=c82ea94c76a02acd09f36f6652b0a677&lctg=614db027c29ff66be213e89e

robini71 , 25 days ago to random

Well, that was a fun little 2 minute power outage we just had for who knows what reason.

robini71 , 29 days ago to random

In case any other #Blind people are trying to redeem their outage credit from #VerizonWireless the process isn't exactly straightforward. However, here's what I've found. Whether you click on the link in the text provided or merely just sign into the My Verizon app when you call into Verizon their automated phone system will tell you to click on take action. on the #iOS side you'll find nothing that VoiceOver renders saying "take action" but swipe until you get to your shortcuts one of 7 adjustable area. Then swipe up once and you'll hear something about actions. Double tap there and you'll be able to redeem your $20 credit on the resulting screen if you're eligible.

robini71 , 1 month ago to random

I, did, it. I, did, it. I, did, it. I, did, the, hard, thing all by myself. It's embarrassing that it was that hard but it was so I own it. there we are.

robini71 , 1 month ago to random

One for the #MusicLovers The Weekend Stream: January 3, 2026
BY
THE SECOND DISC

Welcome back, from holiday break, to 2026's first edition of The Weekend Stream, The Second Disc's review of notable catalogue titles (and some new ones,
too!) making digital debuts! We're starting in rare form with news of a surprise new album from one of England's most beloved rock musicians, plus some
tantalizing rare and unreleased '60s and '70s pop treats. There's a lot to love here - and we can't wait for you to listen!
https://theseconddisc.com/2026/01/03/the-weekend-stream-january-3-2026/

robini71 , 1 month ago to random

Oh Lord please grant me wisdom and restraint. Please, please, please. I should not weigh on in, no good will come of it none at all absolutely none and yet staying silent feels disingenuous also.

robini71 , 2 months ago to random

In other news, the thing about being an #Aquarian, when we decide something, when we set our course, it may as well be carved in stone. I believe I’ve decided that never, ever, ever, ever again will I participate in a multi-person conversation online. It’s just not worth the hassle and inevitable communicational barriers inherent therein. So if I only respond to one participant in such please know, I’m not being exclusionary by any means, rather I’m trying, at least for my part to make as clear as I possibly can to whom I’m speaking and to what I’m replying.

robini71 , 2 months ago to random

I know people like expressing themselves online especially their anger. After all it feels so righteous and that adrenalin rush coursing through ones veins, what could be better, it’s so quick, easy, and satisfying. The only thing is, like in offline life anger can be messy, muddled, and muddy. and online it's even worse because face to face one at least has the possibility of figuring out to whom the angry one is speaking and the actual object of one's ire. Not so much online.

robini71 , 2 months ago to random

Well, well, well, it seems the world has been busy during the 12 hours I was away.

georgepenney , 2 months ago to random

#Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A smartly dressed woman (50s?) storms across a supermarket carpark, speaking in a thick Kiwi accent* to her husband. She flames: "Darren, it's NOT a party without chips and dips. HOW can it be a PROPER PARTY without CHIPS AND DIPS?!"

A woman (50s?) is going through a supermarket checkout.
The checkout operator (60s?) gives her an appraising look and finally says: "You play netball?"
The other woman says: "Yes."
"What position?"
"Centre"
"Thought so."
They share a grin.

A young human (8?) and his nan (50s?) are talking to a friend (50s?).
Young human says: "I like riding with Nan. She's plays good music."
Nan nods. This is correct information.
Later seen pulling out of a carpark, Young Human and Nan beaming.
Tupac filtering out their open car windows.

A stoic looking man (30s?) is strutting down the street in a business suit. His pace is quick, his demeanour no-nonsense.
But what is this?
A $2 bag of mixed lollies* in one hand?
Pulling out a gummy snake and chomping it with a fleeting smile.
A small moment of fun.

A tall man (late teens) is walking down the street of a quiet town wearing a heavy hiking pack, muddy gear and hiking boots, a ukulele clutched to his chest.
Strumming as he walks.
Wearing a faraway expression as he quietly sings the words.

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robini71 , 2 months ago to random

Oh sooooo sad this phone case is half an ounce lighter and thinner from left to right but it's just, just, too smooth in the hand. I don't think it's gonna work.

robini71 , 3 months ago to random

@hallen Interesting one of the last music videos you boosted instead of being a youtube link was a different type of link as though someone had attached media to their post on an instance. Sorry I didn't explain that better but that was a fascinating thing to behold. I wonder why it did that this time out.

robini71 , 3 months ago to random

If anyone had an interest in Eero 7 Eero is having a sale. https://eero.com/shop?nis=6&ch=1 and here at Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-eero-router-newest-model/dp/B09HJJN7MS?th=1 though it is unclear if they're discounted there as well. I've no affiliation with the company but have found my max7's to be very stable.

mfeir , 3 months ago to random

The Max Velocity live YouTube coverage of Melissa is well suited to blind listeners wanting to keep up with the storm. Lots of good explanation of what's happpening. https://www.youtube.com/live/UkpbrMBjiJ4?si=8xWimw7ATmyYN9az

robini71 , 3 months ago to random

I have a thought that's a sort of question and I hope I can express it well. Specifically for my #Blind friends, since we have greater access to books in other formats such as ePUB, Daisy and means through which to read in #Braille and the like, are #AudioBooks as important or necessary as they once were? Do people find themselves as a result less willing to embrace any narration human or otherwise merely to have the book in an auditory format as they might have in earlier times when that was more likely to have been our only means of access? I hope my question makes sense. It's just something I'm thinking about as I listen to samples of Audible books and think do I really want to listen to that narration; and would I have been as prone to such a thought in earlier times when it might have been that narration or no access at all.

boogiechild , 3 months ago to random

Got my shots yesterday & my get up & go has gotten up & gone. Oh! well.

robini71 , 3 months ago to random

Wow, just wow. The incumbant running for commissioner of my ward of the township where I live left a door hanger on my driveway door not even my front door saying "sorry I missed you". Really? She didn't even ring the bell so she didn't miss me she didn't even try to connect with me. And before anyone posits it was due to no vehicle in the driveway, she knows exactly who I am, we've met and she knows I'm #Blind. That speaks volumes and is most disappointing but not entirely surprising. #AlrightyThen

robini71 , 3 months ago to random

Since they don't seem to be om #Mastodon themselves why I do not know, I'll post this for them. It's here, it's here, it's here! 2026 Peanuts "Happiness Is" Calendar – National Braille Press #BrailleCalendar
https://shop.nbp.org/products/2026-peanuts-happiness-is-calendar?_pos=1&_sid=538254686&_ss=r

robini71 , 4 months ago to random

This is ridiculous i haven't eaten dinner yet time for soup because it's fast.

robini71 , 4 months ago to random

Ok, all my #iPhones are in their new cases. I'm a smidge nervous about open front cases as I never usually do such but here we go for the next year. the old cases were good don't get me wrong but there is something to be said for the experience of having nothing between your fingertips and the screen. It is quite responsive and snappy I must say.

robini71 , 4 months ago to random

Ok 2 alternative phone cases on the way they'll be here Wednesday so I can at least compare weight and feel.

lerven , 4 months ago to random

Do any of my fine masto folk have the link to the KB article on using classic outlook? I have misplaced it.

technocounselor , 5 months ago to random

After all my high minded talk about not feeding the trolls, I did just tell that Jimmy character to go fuck himself, and it felt so good, so you know, I’m really no better than any of you. Lol.

robini71 , 7 months ago to random

So, how many of my #Mastodon friends have ever changed their cell phone numbers? I want to hear all about it please.

robini71 , 1 year ago to random

Oh it sounds cute. Here's how #ChatGPT described the #Mastodon Plush Toy verbally so I as a #Blind person could imagine it. #Plushtodon "The Mastodon mascot plush toy is a charming and whimsical representation of a small, cartoonish mastodon. Here's a verbal description:

• Body Shape: The toy has a rounded and slightly chubby body, giving it a cute and cuddly appearance. Its proportions are compact, making it look approachable and friendly.

• Color: The plush is typically a soft, light gray or pastel tone, reminiscent of the gentle hues seen in many plush toys designed for comfort and warmth.

• Head Features: The head is oversized compared to the body, emphasizing its adorable nature. It features large, expressive eyes that exude friendliness. A small, smiling mouth adds to its approachable look.

• Trunk and Tusks: As a mastodon, the toy features a small, curled trunk and two short, curved tusks. These are stylized to make them look more playful than realistic, blending seamlessly with the toy's overall cartoonish vibe.

• Ears: Two floppy, rounded ears sit on the sides of its head, further contributing to its lovable and huggable aesthetic.

• Arms and Legs: The arms and legs are short and stubby, designed more for cuteness than realism. They enhance the toy's cozy, plushy charm.

• Material: The exterior is made from velboa or a similar soft, smooth fabric, ensuring a pleasant tactile experience. It's stuffed with soft polyester fiberfill, making it squeezable and huggable.

This toy strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and personality, making it a delightful keepsake or companion."

FediTips , 1 year ago (edited 1 year ago) to random

A guide to Fediverse terms:

"Toot" = Post, named after Mastodon's mascot 🐘

"Boost" = Sharing a post, re-blog, re-tweet

"Instance" = Server, the place where your account is

"CW" = Content Warning, feature where people have to click warning to read a post

"Birdsite" = Twitter/X

"Vanilla Mastodon" = Standard Mastodon without customisations. Some servers are customised with longer posts or other extras.

"Alt" = Alternative Fedi account OR short for alt text

Any other words need translating?