Curtiss Grymala (he/him/his)
@cgrymala.higheredweb.social.ap.brid.gy
I'm a web (mostly #WordPress) developer who tries as much as possible to focus on #a11y. I work in #HigherEd.
I'm a dad of 3 grown kids and a grandfather […]
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I'm a dad of 3 grown kids and a grandfather […]
[bridged from https://higheredweb.social/@cgrymala on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
I always feel bad for the babies and the old folks that don't get a "Merry Christmas" because they're either too young or too old according to "The Christmas Song".
December 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I always feel bad for the babies and the old folks that don't get a "Merry Christmas" because they're either too young or too old according to "The Christmas Song".
Facebook finally served me an ad that's relevant to me.
If you're interested, it looks like the shirt is $29.99
https://lunatique.net/products/a-skull-but-its-cats-t-shirt
If you're interested, it looks like the shirt is $29.99
https://lunatique.net/products/a-skull-but-its-cats-t-shirt
December 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Facebook finally served me an ad that's relevant to me.
If you're interested, it looks like the shirt is $29.99
https://lunatique.net/products/a-skull-but-its-cats-t-shirt
If you're interested, it looks like the shirt is $29.99
https://lunatique.net/products/a-skull-but-its-cats-t-shirt
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In other depressing IoT news, iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuums, files for bankruptcy and sells itself to Chinese company. Hello cameras and mics in bajillions of homes.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irobot-bankruptcy-irbt-roomba-app-continue-to-operate/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irobot-bankruptcy-irbt-roomba-app-continue-to-operate/
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
www.cbsnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In other depressing IoT news, iRobot, the maker of the popular Roomba vacuums, files for bankruptcy and sells itself to Chinese company. Hello cameras and mics in bajillions of homes.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irobot-bankruptcy-irbt-roomba-app-continue-to-operate/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irobot-bankruptcy-irbt-roomba-app-continue-to-operate/
Why do so many people think it's totally acceptable to have full conversations on their phones on speaker while they're in public places?
I kind of feel like this is a symptom of the much bigger "I'm more important than everybody else" mentality that's become so prevalent in the past decade or so.
I kind of feel like this is a symptom of the much bigger "I'm more important than everybody else" mentality that's become so prevalent in the past decade or so.
December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Why do so many people think it's totally acceptable to have full conversations on their phones on speaker while they're in public places?
I kind of feel like this is a symptom of the much bigger "I'm more important than everybody else" mentality that's become so prevalent in the past decade or so.
I kind of feel like this is a symptom of the much bigger "I'm more important than everybody else" mentality that's become so prevalent in the past decade or so.
Reposted by Curtiss Grymala (he/him/his)
🆕 blog! “Agentic AI is brilliant because I loath my family”
At a recent unconference on AI, someone introduced me to the story of a guy who'd tasked an LLM with writing a bedtime story for his daughter. It personalised the tale to include her favourite stuffed toy, whichever cartoon she was […]
At a recent unconference on AI, someone introduced me to the story of a guy who'd tasked an LLM with writing a bedtime story for his daughter. It personalised the tale to include her favourite stuffed toy, whichever cartoon she was […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🆕 blog! “Agentic AI is brilliant because I loath my family”
At a recent unconference on AI, someone introduced me to the story of a guy who'd tasked an LLM with writing a bedtime story for his daughter. It personalised the tale to include her favourite stuffed toy, whichever cartoon she was […]
At a recent unconference on AI, someone introduced me to the story of a guy who'd tasked an LLM with writing a bedtime story for his daughter. It personalised the tale to include her favourite stuffed toy, whichever cartoon she was […]
#trivia in the #winchesterva and #martinsburgwv areas this week:
Tonight:
* Trivia at Vibrissa Beer at 6:30
Tomorrow night:
* Winter Holiday Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill at 7
* Trivia at Union Jack at 6:30
* Harry Potter trivia at Dividing Creek at 7:30
Thursday:
* Christmas trivia at […]
Tonight:
* Trivia at Vibrissa Beer at 6:30
Tomorrow night:
* Winter Holiday Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill at 7
* Trivia at Union Jack at 6:30
* Harry Potter trivia at Dividing Creek at 7:30
Thursday:
* Christmas trivia at […]
Original post on higheredweb.social
higheredweb.social
December 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#trivia in the #winchesterva and #martinsburgwv areas this week:
Tonight:
* Trivia at Vibrissa Beer at 6:30
Tomorrow night:
* Winter Holiday Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill at 7
* Trivia at Union Jack at 6:30
* Harry Potter trivia at Dividing Creek at 7:30
Thursday:
* Christmas trivia at […]
Tonight:
* Trivia at Vibrissa Beer at 6:30
Tomorrow night:
* Winter Holiday Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill at 7
* Trivia at Union Jack at 6:30
* Harry Potter trivia at Dividing Creek at 7:30
Thursday:
* Christmas trivia at […]
When did Randy Jackson start looking like a short, elderly Grace Jones?
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 AM
When did Randy Jackson start looking like a short, elderly Grace Jones?
I'm at The Pub in Bunker Hill guest-hosting karaoke tonight until 10 if anyone is looking for something to do in the #winchesterva or #martinsburgwv area.
December 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I'm at The Pub in Bunker Hill guest-hosting karaoke tonight until 10 if anyone is looking for something to do in the #winchesterva or #martinsburgwv area.
Is there any simple way to pause specific notifications on #android for a specified span of time (for instance, from now until I go back to work)?
It looks like I can schedule an allow list for certain hours each day, but not set a block list for a span of time.
It looks like I can schedule an allow list for certain hours each day, but not set a block list for a span of time.
December 13, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Is there any simple way to pause specific notifications on #android for a specified span of time (for instance, from now until I go back to work)?
It looks like I can schedule an allow list for certain hours each day, but not set a block list for a span of time.
It looks like I can schedule an allow list for certain hours each day, but not set a block list for a span of time.
I have 4 hours of work (at my full time job) left for the year. I'm so grateful I have the time to take that I do.
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I have 4 hours of work (at my full time job) left for the year. I'm so grateful I have the time to take that I do.
Reposted by Curtiss Grymala (he/him/his)
If you're in Baltimore and you're a Jimmy Eat World fan, they're doing a free concert at the Inner Harbor tonight at 7:30. For any brave souls who want to stand out in the cold.
December 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If you're in Baltimore and you're a Jimmy Eat World fan, they're doing a free concert at the Inner Harbor tonight at 7:30. For any brave souls who want to stand out in the cold.
New single from #afghanwhigs dropped today. Sweet.
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
New single from #afghanwhigs dropped today. Sweet.
Earlier tonight, I heard a reggae cover of "My Sweet Lord". Because morning says "Haile Selassie is the second coming of Christ" like singing the praises of a Hindu deity (granted, it also includes the Hebrew "hallelujah").
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Earlier tonight, I heard a reggae cover of "My Sweet Lord". Because morning says "Haile Selassie is the second coming of Christ" like singing the praises of a Hindu deity (granted, it also includes the Hebrew "hallelujah").
The contrails in the sky in front of me right now are absolutely wild. Looks like the crack in time that featured during Matt Smith's time as Doctor Who.
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The contrails in the sky in front of me right now are absolutely wild. Looks like the crack in time that featured during Matt Smith's time as Doctor Who.
#trivia in the #winchesterva area this week:
Tuesday:
General Trivia at Vibrissa Beer starting at 6:30
Wednesday:
General Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill, WV starting at 7
"Friends" Trivia at Dividing Creek Beer Co starting at 7:30
Thursday:
General Trivia at 50/50 Taphouse starting at 8:30 […]
Tuesday:
General Trivia at Vibrissa Beer starting at 6:30
Wednesday:
General Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill, WV starting at 7
"Friends" Trivia at Dividing Creek Beer Co starting at 7:30
Thursday:
General Trivia at 50/50 Taphouse starting at 8:30 […]
Original post on higheredweb.social
higheredweb.social
December 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#trivia in the #winchesterva area this week:
Tuesday:
General Trivia at Vibrissa Beer starting at 6:30
Wednesday:
General Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill, WV starting at 7
"Friends" Trivia at Dividing Creek Beer Co starting at 7:30
Thursday:
General Trivia at 50/50 Taphouse starting at 8:30 […]
Tuesday:
General Trivia at Vibrissa Beer starting at 6:30
Wednesday:
General Trivia at The Pub in Bunker Hill, WV starting at 7
"Friends" Trivia at Dividing Creek Beer Co starting at 7:30
Thursday:
General Trivia at 50/50 Taphouse starting at 8:30 […]
I didn't even know they were making a sequel to Five Nights at Freddy's, let alone that it came out this weekend.
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I didn't even know they were making a sequel to Five Nights at Freddy's, let alone that it came out this weekend.
Over/under on how long it will be before TFG decides to rename the Kennedy Center for himself?
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Over/under on how long it will be before TFG decides to rename the Kennedy Center for himself?
We've had a service at work for a few years. That service was bought out by a bigger company whose primary business is not related to that service in any meaningful way.
Now that we renewed the service, I'm getting all kinds of "welcome" emails talking about all the great things I can do with […]
Now that we renewed the service, I'm getting all kinds of "welcome" emails talking about all the great things I can do with […]
Original post on higheredweb.social
higheredweb.social
December 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We've had a service at work for a few years. That service was bought out by a bigger company whose primary business is not related to that service in any meaningful way.
Now that we renewed the service, I'm getting all kinds of "welcome" emails talking about all the great things I can do with […]
Now that we renewed the service, I'm getting all kinds of "welcome" emails talking about all the great things I can do with […]
Before too long, don't be surprised if you read "Supreme Court to decide whether Trump banning the Constitution is Constitutional"
December 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Before too long, don't be surprised if you read "Supreme Court to decide whether Trump banning the Constitution is Constitutional"
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"It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters"
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
A day _Star Wars_ fans never thought would happen is finally happening. Lucasfilm and Disney are rereleasing the original version of _Star Wars_ in theaters for its 50th anniversary. It’ll happen on February 17, 2027, and io9 has confirmed with Lucasfilm that it is, in fact, the original theatrical cut of the movie.
_This story is developing…._
> Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
gizmodo.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"It's Official: The Original Theatrical Cut of 'Star Wars' Is Coming Back to Theaters"
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
Holy backflipping fuck. It's about time.
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
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Don’t be surprised when this ends badly.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
#politics
https://archive.ph/LoZJc
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
#politics
https://archive.ph/LoZJc
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Don’t be surprised when this ends badly.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
#politics
https://archive.ph/LoZJc
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
#politics
https://archive.ph/LoZJc
Reposted by Curtiss Grymala (he/him/his)
Gov. Tim Walz said about Trump’s racist attack on Somali-Americans:
“It is unprecedented. We have kids going to school today, and
the president called them ‘garbage.’
Condemn this attack or you are complicit in it.
The only thing hurting this state is Trump himself.
Our kids are watching."
I […]
“It is unprecedented. We have kids going to school today, and
the president called them ‘garbage.’
Condemn this attack or you are complicit in it.
The only thing hurting this state is Trump himself.
Our kids are watching."
I […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Gov. Tim Walz said about Trump’s racist attack on Somali-Americans:
“It is unprecedented. We have kids going to school today, and
the president called them ‘garbage.’
Condemn this attack or you are complicit in it.
The only thing hurting this state is Trump himself.
Our kids are watching."
I […]
“It is unprecedented. We have kids going to school today, and
the president called them ‘garbage.’
Condemn this attack or you are complicit in it.
The only thing hurting this state is Trump himself.
Our kids are watching."
I […]
Since I don't use Spotify, I don't have a #spotifywrapped
Instead, I have my Tidal Rewind 2025. As usual, my recap of music streaming is severely skewed by the ~10 playlists I create for trivia every month (as well as the fact that our Echo devices are attached to my Tidal account, so, whenever […]
Instead, I have my Tidal Rewind 2025. As usual, my recap of music streaming is severely skewed by the ~10 playlists I create for trivia every month (as well as the fact that our Echo devices are attached to my Tidal account, so, whenever […]
Original post on higheredweb.social
higheredweb.social
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Since I don't use Spotify, I don't have a #spotifywrapped
Instead, I have my Tidal Rewind 2025. As usual, my recap of music streaming is severely skewed by the ~10 playlists I create for trivia every month (as well as the fact that our Echo devices are attached to my Tidal account, so, whenever […]
Instead, I have my Tidal Rewind 2025. As usual, my recap of music streaming is severely skewed by the ~10 playlists I create for trivia every month (as well as the fact that our Echo devices are attached to my Tidal account, so, whenever […]
Reposted by Curtiss Grymala (he/him/his)
[PLEASE Stop using Spotify. Use literally anything but Spotify.]
Why?
• They don't pay musicians
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/confirmed-next-year-tracks-on-spotify-1000-plays/
• They fund right wing extremist podcasters […]
Why?
• They don't pay musicians
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/confirmed-next-year-tracks-on-spotify-1000-plays/
• They fund right wing extremist podcasters […]
Original post on plush.city
plush.city
December 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
[PLEASE Stop using Spotify. Use literally anything but Spotify.]
Why?
• They don't pay musicians
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/confirmed-next-year-tracks-on-spotify-1000-plays/
• They fund right wing extremist podcasters […]
Why?
• They don't pay musicians
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/confirmed-next-year-tracks-on-spotify-1000-plays/
• They fund right wing extremist podcasters […]
Under WCAG 2.1, is there any kind of exception for "decorative videos" that wouldn't require audio descriptions?
It's just an animated background image; it doesn't really convey any content, so blowing up the file size with an audio track (not to mention adding a whole player skin, rather than […]
It's just an animated background image; it doesn't really convey any content, so blowing up the file size with an audio track (not to mention adding a whole player skin, rather than […]
Original post on higheredweb.social
higheredweb.social
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Under WCAG 2.1, is there any kind of exception for "decorative videos" that wouldn't require audio descriptions?
It's just an animated background image; it doesn't really convey any content, so blowing up the file size with an audio track (not to mention adding a whole player skin, rather than […]
It's just an animated background image; it doesn't really convey any content, so blowing up the file size with an audio track (not to mention adding a whole player skin, rather than […]