Photo of the Week: Blue Grosbeak at the Antenna Farm

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blue bird perches on top of short-shrub in field.

When I heard from our local birding email list that Blue Grosbeaks, a large bird similar in size to the Northern Cardinal, had been found near Lake Erie in southeast Michigan, I was on a quest.

I had to find it!

It took me three tries over two weekends, 100 degree plus Farenheit temperatures, and torrential rains, but I finally saw both male and female Blue Grosbeaks earlier this morning at the Antenna Farm in Monroe County.

For me, a life bird (first time seen) at number 274. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Blue Grosbeak at the Antenna Farm

UX Win: Uptime Robot Privacy Policy Update Message

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Uptime Robot: site monitor.

Imagine it’s Monday, the start of your work week. You’re checking email to prioritize your messages and responses.

Your inbox has several client messages, a follow up message from customer support issue you requested last week, inquiries about your services, along with a few newsletters.

As you go through your email, one message stands out.

Not because it’s in capital letters. Or it’s announcing an upcoming event in your field.

It’s because the subject line is clear, concise, and to the point. Continue reading UX Win: Uptime Robot Privacy Policy Update Message

What’s Dyslexia Got To Do With It: Accessibility Talks June 2019

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what programmers need: Internet filters, page simplifiers, syntax checkers.

At the June 2019 Accessibility Talks online meetup, Jeannette Washington, founder of Bearly Articulating, spoke about dyslexia, its misconceptions, strengths, and shared helpful resources.

Washington is from our local metro Detroit area, so I’m thrilled to recap her presentation. Continue reading What’s Dyslexia Got To Do With It: Accessibility Talks June 2019

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