tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496 The Life and Times of Me Technology and More jazzyjj 2017-04-13T13:36:02Z tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:45114 Happy National Library Week 2017-04-13T03:06:36Z 2017-04-13T13:36:02Z grateful public 0 Hello everybody. I just received the following blog post from my local talking book center and wanted to pass it along. I for one have been an avid reader for as long as I can remember, and thoroughly enjoy it. If President Trump gets his wish regarding library services, we're all fucked. So here's to all the great librarians who have assisted me through the years on my reading journey, as well as all other librarians around the country and the world. You provide a truly wonderful service, and I cannot thank you enough for that. Here's the link to the post. <a href="https://www.illinoistalkingbooks.org/news/201704/420">https://www.illinoistalkingbooks.org/news/201704/420</a><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=45114" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:45008 The Mood I'm In 2017-04-08T23:10:10Z 2017-04-09T02:44:04Z good public 0 I am currently in a good mood, because of the weather. It has once again warmed up a good deal, and I hope it stays like that this time. I am able to see sunlight. My mood has never been affected by the changes in weather, but still I like to get outside now and then. I only go out when it's nice and sunny. For example, this afternoon as I was waiting to be picked up for heARTwords, it was a bit warm and the sun was shining. There was a nice cool breeze blowing as well, which felt very good. Often times when I'm on my back porch with my neighbor from across the hall or by myself, I can feel the nice cool breeze blowing.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=45008" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:44617 An Accessible Bible for All 2017-04-04T01:00:38Z 2017-04-10T02:32:25Z pleased public 0 Hi everyone. Hope all is well in your part of the world. Good. I'd like to introduce all my readers to a wonderful organization which I just found out about a couple weeks ago. But first, let me say that I'm in no way trying to convert anybody here to Christianity, Judaism or any such thing. Everybody has their personal preferences regarding religion, faith etc. and I am a firm believer in religious tolerance. Those of you who have heard of this organization are just being re-introduced to it whether you like it or not,. lol. Simply skip over this entry if you think you'll be bored to tears and/or offended by it.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=44617" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:44098 Signal Boost: Shame On You, President Trump! 2017-03-17T01:21:45Z 2017-03-18T12:55:27Z angry public 1 Hi everyone. Those of you who know me well--or at least some of you--know that I've never been much into politics. I don't like it, and I also haven't been able to participate in it much as of late due to access issues. But just this afternoon as I was checking email, I came across a very disturbing message that was sent to a book discussion list I'm on. Nope, this message wasn't spam although the action described in it--if carried out--might be considered by some to be spammy. The message in question is concerning our dear President. Whether or not you voted for Donald J. Trump, I think this is seriously bone-headed and it must not go through! <a href="http://onj.me/2t8iz">http://onj.me/2t8iz</a><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=44098" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:43789 One of the best meals I've ever had in My Life 2017-03-12T00:10:35Z 2017-03-12T16:25:13Z public 0 I've had many a great meal throughout my lifetime. However, one which stands out in my mind took place at a nearby restaurant.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=43789" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:43667 Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert 2017-03-12T00:06:55Z 2017-03-12T16:32:40Z public 0 Breakfast: For breakfast I usually have a bowl of cereal and/or fruit and toast. I also like pop tarts, doughnuts, muffins, and other kinds of pastries. But I've also been known to have omeletts, French toast, or corned-beef hash.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=43667" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:43383 Addendum 2017-02-27T04:52:18Z 2017-02-27T20:43:49Z public 0 Hi everybody. In my previous entry I mentioned NFB Newsline, a free service which makes newspapers and some other publications available to people who cannot read standard print or have trouble reading it. However, I neglected to give out the contact information for those who aren't subscribed to this wonderful service but wish to do so. It just might be good if I gave out that info, would it not? So, without further adieu and fanfare here it is. The NFB Newsline team can be reached by dialing (866) 504-7300 , and the dial-in number to log into the service itself is (888) 882-1629 . There is of course a website, for those preferring that method. The website is <a href="http://www.nfbnewsline.org">http://www.nfbnewsline.org</a> . Happy reading and tell them I sent ya!<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=43383" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:43052 Another Update from the Trenches, and Thanks NFB Newsline Team 2017-02-25T02:10:22Z 2017-03-10T04:12:03Z public 0 Hi everyone. I thought it was about time for another update from yours truly. As I write this, I'm just back from a relative's funeral. Not much to discuss there though: just the usual visitation followed by the funeral itself and spending time with family, both immediate and extended.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=43052" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:42979 Another Test Entry: Please Ignore 2017-02-15T20:58:46Z 2017-02-15T21:05:00Z public 0 It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood. It's a neighborly day in the beautihood.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=42979" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:42715 The world is a bit crazy 2017-02-12T02:45:13Z 2017-02-12T02:54:12Z angry public 0 The world is indeed crazy at this time. I do not like our current political situation one bit, as previously mentioned on here. I've not heard much of anything about what our current president thinks of those of us who have disabilities. But it cannot be that great at all. He just seems to be very closed-minded. I don't like it when people are closed-minded, because then they do not think outside the box. I feel it is very important for everybody to think outside the box, because everybody's needs are different in some way. Thanks for reading.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=42715" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:42427 The Best Thing That's Ever Happened to Me 2017-02-12T02:38:48Z 2017-02-12T02:59:26Z pleased public 0 A lot of great things have happened to me throughout my life. However, one event that stands out for me is getting my MacBook Air. My parents gave it to me for Christmas in 2013. Actually the MacBook Air that I tried out at our local Apple store is the very same one on which I am typing this. I was a Windows user for a very long time, and was rather skeptical about switching. But I'm glad I went with my instincts and my parents' advice. This is a great little machine. Contrary to what some people who have visual impairments think, Apple is very dedicated and committed to making their products accessible to all.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=42427" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:42198 New Year's 2017-01-15T00:29:47Z 2017-01-15T02:50:19Z content public 0 One of my New Year's resolutions for 2017 is to do more pleasure reading. I honestly don't know how well this will go yet, because I have very chatty neighbors. In addition, I have a very busy work schedule which is another story. More on that in another entry. But I'm going to give it my best shot. I read audio books. I download them to my computer, and then copy them to a USB thumb drive. I can't listen to them on my computer though, because they are in a copy-protected format that only works on my digital talking book player. Fortunately, this player is super easy to use. Additionally, I didn't have to pay a single penny for it and the books are free.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=42198" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:41741 Current Politics 2017-01-15T00:20:45Z 2017-01-15T02:39:38Z aggravated public 0 One thing which I know for certain is constant and does not change, is politics. At least this has been the case in the past. Who knows what exactly we're in for with this in-coming administration! But that's all I want to say about politics for now. The only other thing I will say about it is that I wish it weren't like this, but it is what it is I guess. Thanks for reading and goodbye.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=41741" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:41146 Just Testing Again, Please Ignore 2016-12-02T03:55:45Z 2016-12-02T14:13:18Z working public 0 Everybody all right over yonder? Good! Then I can shut down for the<br />night and go to bed.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=41146" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:40740 A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand 2016-11-14T16:55:47Z 2016-12-22T04:08:41Z worried public 0 @DonaldJTrump: This is for you so you'd better pay attention! First off, you probably knew this already but if not the title of this entry is actually a quote from Abraham Lincoln. I thought it was the perfect title. I am a person first and foremost, and I am an American citizen. I was born here, and I love my country. One thing you should know about me is that I was born blind. I do not consider this the main focus, but I would just like to give you some tips regarding the treatment of people who have various disabilities like myself. Treat us with respect and dignity, and please do not discriminate against us. This not only applies to those of us who have disabilities, but it applies to other minorities too such as people of color. I hear you are a racist. Racism is not cool. Everybody has the right to a quality life, and nobody should be forced to endure hatred of any kind. Hatred has no place in our society, nor will it ever have a place in our society. Please do not build a wall or fence separating us and Mexico. They have done nothing wrong, and if you do build this you will just be alienating us. I know that I have gone over the 140-character limit for a tweet, but I just hope and pray you will heed my advice. I am signing off for now. Thanks for reading.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=40740" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:40257 I Know You Can Do It! 2016-10-24T16:18:36Z 2016-11-22T22:33:11Z hopeful public 0 Happy Halloween too to those who have it today. Please check out this video when you have a moment. <a href="http://onj.me/2l8i3">http://onj.me/2l8i3</a><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=40257" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:39599 I've Changed 2016-10-16T19:30:46Z 2016-10-16T19:30:46Z public 0 I moved out of my parents' house in August of 2004. At first I thought I was at summer camp, and my neighbors and others around me were all the counselors and other camp staff. Then as I got to know them better I began to realize that they wanted us to become as independent as possible. But they would help us along the way, and that's exactly what has happened to me. I now work with 2 tutors, who were actually never camp counselors but are very good.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=39599" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:39168 Something I Need Everyday and Can't Live Without 2016-10-15T23:35:42Z 2016-10-15T23:35:42Z public 0 I don't know how many people know this, but I had 2 kidney transplants. I have been on a few medications for them. I have seldom forgotten to take one of my medications, and there have also been times when I've run out of one or two of them. Each time this happens, I feel as if my day is missing something. I take meds in the morning and then again in the evening. I've been very good about doing this. As a matter of fact, I have done this for so long that it has just become part of my daily routine. In other words, it is second nature for me and I don't even have to think about it. Some people are not good about taking their medication when needed. I never want to be like one of those people, because I could end up with a lot of problems and I might even die without these meds. I don't think my healthcare team would like it very much if I neglected to take my meds.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=39168" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:38769 I Heard A Knock 2016-10-01T23:19:31Z 2016-10-01T23:36:16Z grateful public 0 I woke up one morning to hear a knock at my bedroom window. This was back in the summer of 2004, not long after I moved into the apartment building where I am today. There was not just one single knock, but about 3 or 4 loud bangs. I found out that evening that the place next-door had been broken into by some guys, and many valuable things were stolen. These included a window air-conditioner and at least one laptop computer. At the time my building was owned by a group which included my parents, and they had a gate installed shortly after the break-in. That evening at the mandatory weekly meeting, we were told to please be very careful. A neighbor friend was awake anyway at that wee hour, and he saw the whole break-in and called the police. Since that time various safety measures have been put into place in and around the building.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=38769" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:38527 Initial Impressions of Mac OS Sierra 2016-09-21T23:08:10Z 2016-09-21T23:08:10Z pleased public 0 Hey everyone. Subject of this entry is pretty self-explanatory. Last night I began the download process for Mac OS Sierra, Apple's latest release for the Mac platform. I let my system do its thing overnight, and this morning when I got out of bed and came in here the installation process was ready to begin. Thus far I have found Mac OS Sierra to be very good in terms of VoiceOver performance and performance in general. I like the enhancements which Apple has made to existing features, and thus far I've found some pretty cool new ones.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=38527" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:38174 It's important to Remember 9/11/01 2016-09-18T03:55:02Z 2016-10-29T02:52:19Z gloomy public 0 What do I remember about 9/11/01? I was at home by myself. I was still living with my parents at the time, and they were both still working. On that particular Tuesday morning they left early for work, as they always did. My brother was living here in Chicago, and most of my sisters had left for the day. One sister was in the hospital having a procedure done, but she's fine. I woke up, got out of bed, and headed for the shower. After showering, I brushed my teeth and got dressed. I then headed downstairs to the kitchen, where my mom had set out breakfast for me. The kitchen radio was on and tuned to Chicago's public-radio station, as was and still is customary for my parents. I don't recall exactly what time of day I had arrived in the kitchen, but I do remember that it was shortly after the first hijacked airplane hit the Twin Towers. The radio was playing snippets of that, interspersed with a ton of commentary. Then not long after that the second hijacked plane hit, and there was even more commentary with sound bytes. I remember calling my mom at work to see if she and the students were okay, and her colleagues. Then I think I called my dad, or perhaps he called me. Fortunately everybody with whom I was in contact that day was safe and sound. Then I just went about my business. My sister and brother-in-law were not married yet but were still dating. He was actually deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Fortunately I didn't lose any family or friends in the attacks of that dreadful day. But my heart goes out to those who did lose loved ones.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=38174" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:37424 Watched My First Movie on Here 2016-08-29T01:18:24Z 2016-09-19T02:36:19Z "Symphony in Waves" by the Grant Park Orchestra. excited public 0 This is just a quick update to let all my dear readers know that I watched my first movie on here yesterday in iTunes. I had previously read a post on #AppleVis with instructions on toggling on/off audio descriptions on the Mac. I always wondered what that setting was exactly for anyway. So I checked the box to turn on these descriptions, and sure enough they came through loud and clear yesterday in the movie. The movie I chose to watch was "The Peanuts Movie," since that was in my iTunes wish list for a little while. Then this morning I discovered that QuickTime Player is another good and accessible option for watching these movies.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=37424" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:37140 My Review of "Public Radio: Behind the Voices" 2016-08-25T01:02:59Z 2016-08-25T01:24:59Z impressed public 0 Hi everyone. The book which I'm reviewing today wasn't actually recommended to me by anybody. Back in the days when the news was much better and much more upbeat than it has been in recent years, I was a big National Public Radio (NPR) fan. More specifically, I frequently listened to Chicago's NPR member station 91.5 FM WBEZ. This was partly because I tuned in often in my bedroom, but mainly because my parents always had that station on in the kitchen. They still do to this day. I still listen to WBEZ off and on, mainly for the great cultural programming which they offer. So when I saw that this book was available from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, I immediately downloaded and read it. The narrator did a great job with the book.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=37140" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:36904 Disabilities 2016-08-21T14:12:37Z 2016-08-22T02:31:52Z okay public 0 Editor's Note: The first part of this entry is not totally accurate. I did that on purpose. Not all of the heARTwords writings are factual, even other people's writings. But the second part of this entry is true.<br /><br /> <b>(<a href="$entry_url">Read more ...</a>)</b><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=36904" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments tag:dreamwidth.org,2014-04-25:2243496:36656 My Review of "Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success 2016-08-17T20:34:41Z 2016-08-17T22:50:38Z satisfied public 0 Hey everybody. Back here I am with my next book review. This one was authored by Coach K himself and Jamie K. Spatola, who happens to be one of his daughters. This was actually a recording made by Hachette Audio, and then converted into digital format by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Coach K narrated it himself, and did a wonderful job. I was never that much into sports for obvious reasons, but that has started to change. Regardless of whether or not you are a Duke fan, I highly recommend this book. Coach K is very sincere in the book. He talks not only about teamwork on the basketball court, but he also emphasizes leadership skills.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.dreamwidth.org/tools/commentcount?user=jazzyjj&ditemid=36656" width="30" height="12" alt="comment count unavailable" style="vertical-align: middle;"/> comments
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