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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 16/09/2026

Do you have a referral link, or a friend link? Or even just the name of the app? I need help focusing!

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 08/09/2026

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.

Meredith smiles alongside Lonnie Bunch, who is also smiling. They are both wearing ICOM Kyoto badge lanyards.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 01/09/2026

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

Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 01/09/2026

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

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 31/08/2026

That would be a surprise indeed. My brain is Swiss cheese, so we'll have to check the tape.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 31/08/2026

I think I saw it, but exhaustion makes my memory fuzzy. So probably yes.

Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 31/08/2026

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

The In Memoriam scroll at the Hugo Awards, with "Inge Heyer - Fan" at the top

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 14/08/2026

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.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 07/08/2026

Baby bunnies are super cute, but BE CAREFUL!

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 07/08/2026

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

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 04/08/2026

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.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 29/07/2026

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.

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Trump orders signs be installed outside Smithsonian museum warning of ‘inaccurate information’ | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the National Park Service to install temporary signage near the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, warning of what the administration views as ...

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 26/07/2026

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

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 21/07/2026

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...

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North Korea's Korean, Explained

YouTube video by Julesy

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Gender Census @gendercensus.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

Promotional image. Title: Gender Census 2026. Text: If you can't easily put yourself into just one of these two boxes, you are invited to take part. Images: On the left, a box with a Venus/female symbol on it, patterned with tree bark. On the right, a box with a Mars/male symbol on it, patterned with grass.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 15/07/2026

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.

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Why Did a Major Museum’s Bong Show Go Up in Smoke? (Gift Article)

After the Toledo Museum of Art canceled a pioneering exhibition of glass cannabis pipes, many people wondered what lay behind the decision.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 14/07/2026

Given how his comrade argued with me at the feedback forum, I am not surprised at all. Thank you for trying to bring some of this forward - bullies will be bullies, but your work is still appreciated.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 14/07/2026

Oh that's an interesting addition. These folks had twelve panels together, I wonder how many he bailed on.

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

The concom has posted an apology on Facebook. Given how exhausted everyone is, I appreciate them addressing it swiftly. I hope they'll bring it to Bluesky too, soon - but again, folks certainly need some rest. www.facebook.com/share/p/14iR...

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As a note, I didn't attend any of these, because I'm on staff and don't get to see panels. I have heard from someone who went to the "checklist" panel, and they said dissenting views were not welcome and it felt very one-sided.

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Oh, and @jessiegender.bsky.social missed one. We also had this on the schedule. The same four people also presented eight other panels about various SFF properties (Avatar, Agents of Shield, etc). The descriptions are fairly benign but 12 panels with the same foursome does strike me as odd. ...

Panel info. "MEGA! Make Earth Great Again! President Clark, anyone? Let's discuss the shocking parallels between the rise and reign of Babylon 5's Earth President Clark and our current political quagmire. Andrew Kelley, Beverly Stark, Lawrence A. Neals, Mark Richmond"

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I've been on staff for Shore Leave for about 25 years now. I love my Shore Leave family. The paradox of tolerance is real, though, and it matters. This isn't an IDIC situation. We cannot tolerate intolerance.

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He just wanted to have a shouting match. He got me into it a little bit, but I backed down as the chair begged us to stop. The moderator wanted the last word, though, and kept going. The chair said they'd look into it and reach out to both of us. I'm pretty sure his first reaction will stand. ...

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so I absolutely understand that some things slip through the cracks. (Like most fan run cons, programming is chosen pretty last minute.) I recommended a public apology given how much attention it's gotten online and people saying they won't attend now. And then the panels' organizer spoke up. ...

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After having conversations with a bunch of people in person at the con and online, I went to the feedback panel and raised this issue. The con chair's response was swift: "I only just heard about this and I absolutely don't accept that kind of thing here." The program chair passed away recently ...

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I have been making noise about this on Facebook as well; I'm currently sitting in the front row of the "how did we do" feedback panel, waiting for it to start in two minutes, to bring a formal complaint to the con chairs.

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So far I haven't noticed a difference (and I've turned off wifi to test it) - everything feels perfectly normal. I'll let you know how I'm doing before the end of the 7-day money back period. It's still on the T-Mo network (they own Mint now), just slightly reduced speed - but not noticeably yet.

Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 11/07/2026

I was with them for 24 years so I was happy with everything except the price. Mint is actually owned by T-Mobile, the primary difference is a slight reduction in speed - but I've been testing it all day and haven't noticed a difference. (That is, everything still feels just as fast.)

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There have been cheaper options for years now...so why was I so attached to them? Brains are silly, too.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 11/07/2026

I've been a T-Mobile customer since I got my first cell phone in 2002. I switched to Mint Mobile today because I'm tired of paying $75/mo for services I don't need. I'm now paying a fraction of that, but somehow I feel bad about leaving a company I've been with for 24 years. Feelings are silly.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 06/07/2026

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

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2026 Girl Scout Reunion at Planet Word

Once a Girl Scout, ALWAYS a Girl Scout!

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 04/07/2026

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.

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Dublin 2029 @dublin2029.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

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 🇮🇪

A photo of 2 green plushie dragons sat on a bollard outside the CCD . One is wearing a brown fabric wizard hat, a Glasgow 2024 tartan scarf, and a badge for Dublin 2029. The other is wearing the Glasgow 2024 Pride badge. The building has a curved and angled glass front and there are potted trees around it.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 26/06/2026

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.

Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 22/06/2026

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.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 17/06/2026

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...

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 15/06/2026

@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!

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 15/06/2026

Yes! Most of the large video relay service providers are now doing Zoom meetings. I recently switched to one (BondVRS) that can handle Zoom, Teams, Meet, and any other conferencing software.

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 12/06/2026

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...

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Meredith Peruzzi @meredith.cc · 10/06/2026

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.

Well, I've tagged them, so hopefully that's a start! And they are called "dreadfuls" so I think they are intended to be macabre, eerie, etc.

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. :(

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