Photo of the Week: Fire-Breathing Dragon at Maker Faire Detroit

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dragon made of gray sheet metal, with base of mini bus visible in the front.

It’s the last weekend in July and you know what that means—Maker Faire Detroit is back!

Which brings with it fascinating people to talk with about their art, creations, and interactive projects at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.

One of the many impressive creations I discovered was the fire-breathing dragon, Heavy Meta, an “art car” dragon created by the Heavy Meta Collective of Toronto, Ontario. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Fire-Breathing Dragon at Maker Faire Detroit

Part 2. Alternative Text for Images: What About Buffer and Hootsuite?

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Alternative text for images: what about Buffer and Hootsuite?

When I wrote about alternative text for images in Buffer and Hootsuite in November 2016, I shared good news about Buffer’s plans to move forward.

As well as not-so-good news about Hootsuite and their lack of any plan.

If you recall, the reason for my post was Twitter’s March 2016 announcement that they now supported alternative text for images.

Like many other Twitter users, I was thrilled. And shared my excitement with my post, 15 things I discovered about Twitter’s alternative text.

So what’s the latest news about Buffer and Hootsuite’s support for alternative text?

Read on for the latest updates, as of early July 2017.Continue reading Part 2. Alternative Text for Images: What About Buffer and Hootsuite?

Anne Lamott: 12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing [TED Video]

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Anne Lamott

When I watched Anne Lamott’s talk from this year’s TED event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, I laughed and nodded as she shared her 12 truths.

Written a few days after she turned 61, the truths touch on life, helping others, self-care, family, and 75 percent cacao in a witty, thoughtful, and sometimes sarcastic way. Continue reading Anne Lamott: 12 Truths I Learned from Life and Writing [TED Video]

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