Meredith Peruzzi

I absolutely LOVED this story. It's prompting me to read more about Indigenous authority in heritage collections, too.

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Just finished: "Articulate: A Deaf Memoir of Voice" by @rachelrkolb.bsky.social Now starting: "Automatic Noodle" by @annaleen.bsky.social #AmReading

I love that the farmer is happy about the discovery, but I do wonder what happens to his farm now!

In the same vein, from a museum in the Philippines: "VISITORS WITH LIMITED HEARING AND SIGHT Audio guides are available for download via the [redacted] Museum app." I downloaded the app. If there's anything in there for D/HH visitors, I can't find it. 🤨

Oh hey, the specfic author I hooked up with over a decade ago - who immediately got weird and clingy, so I blocked him - is now "proudly toxic" and uses AI openly in his work. Don't fuck libertarians, it's not worth it.

I'm reading a book and thought of something to do on my phone. I picked up my phone. I had already forgotten what I was going to do. Good job brain!

From Indexing by @seananmcguire.bsky.social - "Judi’s hands flashed and danced. No one translated for her. I had to wonder how frustrating that was, to be trapped forever in a forest full of people who should have been your sisters, but who didn’t make any effort to give you a voice."

At the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, ASL classes, interpreting majors, and special ed majors are in a department called "Exceptionality Programs." It's got "people of determination" vibes, y'all. 😒 www.commonwealthu.edu/index%2ephp/...

Happy retirement, Lonnie! So glad we met at ICOM 2019 in Kyoto, and his book "A Fool's Errand" was a huge help to me as the director of the National Deaf Life Museum. I dream of growing up to be as cool as Lonnie Bunch, and I hope when I retire I leave behind as stellar a legacy as he does.

I still haven't managed to look up the tool-using percussionist cockatoos @tkingfisher.com mentioned but they sound delightful.

Join us in Dublin! Grab your membership today before the price goes up tomorrow!

Grateful to see Inge Heyer of @shoreleavecon.bsky.social on the In Memoriam scroll at the #HugoAwards. We miss you, Inge.

I've had long hair since I was a teenager. Why did it take me 30 years to figure out that I can bring hair wrap towels from home ON TRIPS? Seriously life-changing, especially when there's only one actual bath towel.

Baby bunnies are super cute, but BE CAREFUL!

Achievement unlocked: Got my hearing aid repaired in a foreign country. Thank you Lyfja Heyrn in Reykjavik!

Messing about with my old Instapaper archive, and apparently once upon a time I saved a Google search for 'ron paul baby bucket' ... I'm not even going to try to figure out what that was about.

I love that the paid jet lag app Timeshifter now has a free competitor: jetlag.kintools.net

This means he's lost. As a lifelong DC area resident and a museum professional for 13 years, I guarantee the signs will have no impact on attendance. If you've decided to go to NMAH, you're not going to turn around because of signs. I expect the Streisand effect to increase attendance, too.

Oh shit Android has allowed you to choose your gender since v14 so apps can conjugate gendered languages correctly? This is fucking awesome 🎉

In South Korea, "sausage" is 소시지 (sosiji), in North Korea it's 꼴바싸 (kkolbassa). Part of the reason is South Korean is borrowing from English, and North Korean is borrowing from Russian (колбаса, kolbasa). It's not the whole story, but it's a neat part. More here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KIj...

The 13th annual international Gender Census 2026 is now open until at least 13th August 2026! survey.gendercensus.com It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy. #LGBTQ

Now this is the kind of reporting I want from @nytimes.com - a piece trashing the @toledomuseum.bsky.social for canceling a show about the artistry of bongs, and showcasing and celebrating several beautiful bong artworks and their creators.

Wait, Italian charm bracelets are back in fashion? What is this, 2000?

The Girl Scout reunion in DC looks great, but $250 a ticket means only the wealthy alumnae will be there. givebutter.com/conventionki...

I think my favorite thing about NAD conferences is the eavesdropping. Deaf people don't get to do that much. I'm not saying I snoop on things, but rather I like the ability to be in a crowded space and actually understand what is happening around me. People talking about life, the World Cup, etc.

We’re not saying a Dublin 2029 Worldcon would solve all problems…but it certainly wouldn’t hurt! Support the bid from €20, or go full overachiever with Friend or Super-Friend status! You can also volunteer to lend a hand and help us pull off something properly legendary! ☘️ dublin2029.ie 🇮🇪

I'm falling asleep sitting up at YYZ because my flight from NRT arrived early and my flight to DCA is delayed. I just want to go home please.

Help me out, internet: I'm having dinner and the place is showing tonight's Rakuten Eagles vs Seibu Lions game. The Rakuten fans are doing a motion that looks exactly like the Atlanta Braves tomahawk chop. Is that where they got the idea, or is it supposed to be something else? Google isn't helpful.

Why no inflight pic menu at mealtime? They walk around asking chicken or beef, fish or pasta, could have a laminated card or two with pictures of 🐔+🐮, 🐟+🍝. Very simple images, so you're not promising a specific dish. Good for nonnative speakers, deaf, intellectual disability, listening to music...

@pascalpixel.com Hi there! I think I submitted a Horse bug report via the website AI help chat, it keeps telling me it's elevated it to you, but there's no email confirmation or anything. This was a few days ago so I thought I'd check, does the AI really forward you bug reports? Thanks!

Every time I have a virtual meeting, Zoom offers to take notes. It sounds like a great feature! But until it can capture sign language, it's useless for 90% of my meetings...

Oh hey, nothing has changed on the Gallaudet shuttle bus. It's still full of tourists and their luggage in the summer. 😂

"Prior to submission, the text was copyedited with the assistance of generative AI. All substantive content, analysis, and interpretation are the authors' own." Thanks, I hate it, AAM/Exhibition.

Dismayed that the Deafness bunny from @plushiedreadfuls.bsky.social donates money to an oral-only organization. Why not Hands & Voices which supports ALL deaf children? And the "general 'Bell' theme for hearing loss" is off-putting too. They have so many cute plushies, but this misses the mark. :(

Looks like the @nationals.com won't have a deaf night this year. Feh.