The Starship Changeling

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:20:16 -0400

Also from the studio, it’s a song Matt will most likely piss off matt Dinniman when he finishes doing the Dungeon Crawler upcoming books tours…

It’s “Dungeon Crawling song: A Tribute to Dungeon Crawler World”!

visit the Dungeon Crawler officialsite

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:12:24 -0400

Fresh from a studeo, hears the song everyone will be talking about in just over three minutes from the time this upload completes.

it’s “Meet The Blind Theme Park”!

Transcript

No Lighhouses

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:36:56 -0400

As a direct result of the last place I worked for and some of the experiences I’ve had while looking for work, I’ve instituted a firm no Lighthouses policy when considering whether or not to apply for a posted position.

They all serve the blind, but they’re ability to support their blind and visually impaired employees ranges from lacking to abysmalto nonexistent.

The opportunities for blind and visually impaired employees to advance exhibit a similar range of quality.

If you’re blind or visually impaired and working in the field of visual rehabilitation, try for better than employment at the Lighthouses if you can. As a community, we deserve better.

Introducing My Creative Side Project: NeverHouse

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:57:21 -0400

In 2043, horror is illegal. No scary stories. No haunted houses. No monsters under the bed. Instead, a creative movement called Saterror turned monsters into something harmless—friendly, ridiculous, and easy to laugh at. People don’t fear the dark anymore. They think they understand it. It was supposed to make the world safer. Then a house shows up in Gator Grove—and everyone walks right in. Now the town is half empty, the government has rolled in, and something inside that house is still hungry. Shift, a law-abiding “unnatural” who runs the local magic shop, knows exactly what kind of story this is. They also know how these stories end. The real question is whether they’re willing to be part of it. Violence, strong language, and probably inaccurate yet explicit descriptions of sex. NeverSeller, 2026. The coverart is Digital illustration of a small suburban house at night with warm glowing windows and a neatly kept front yard. In the foreground stands a playful alligator statu

fictionate.me/l/b/U77IF…

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:53:16 -0400

Just got my final grades for the second course in my digital accessibility program. I get to advance to the final course, which is essentially building a website using HTML5 and CSS. The painpoint is that no CMS platforms are allowed–I have to build it myself.

Considering Difficult Accessibility

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:37:25 -0400

We covered difficult accessibility in my courses a couple of weeks ago. We talked about digital elements that pose accessibility challenges like maps, website slideshows, digital signage, etc. We were then asked if we thought these things would always be challenging, and I said no. While all the examples will always be difficult to make accessible, the rapid advancement of AI is going to be key in bridging the gap between these visual mediums and the ability of nonvisually oriented people to interact with them. Even before the advent of large lanuage models and their availability to the masses, I already had tools that allowed me to switch the inputs on my TV, find an unmarked button on my microwave, etc., but they took too long to be useful. There’s also a tool for iPhone, screen recognition, that often allows me to interact with apps that would otherwise be inaccessible. The feature doesn’t fix the app, but it usually lets me work through steps in the setup or signup process that would otherwise have locked me out entirely. Generative AI has its problems, but the increase in ease of accessibility is definitely an up.

Family Don’t End with Blood, But With Generative AI

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:53:32 -0400

The show Supernatural is Great, but the fans are Ableist Dicks!

Background

Supernatural ran for 15 seasons and spawned many memorable quotes, one of which is, “Family don’t end with blood.” The quote inspired the title of a book surrounding the Supernatural fandom, and you can buy any kind of merchandise with the quote printed on it. I’ve tried a few times over the years to enter the fandom and enjoy the kinship so many of the fans seem to enjoy, but so much of the interaction is visual that I had trouble finding my place there.

Enter Discord

I decided to see if there was a Discord server for fans of the show. I’ve had great success joining communities through Discord, even the heavily visual ones. The biggest reason is that topics of conversation are so compartmentalized on the platform that I can easily avoid memes, undescribed fan art and other visual noise. A quick internet search turned up the official Discord server for fans of supernatural. I joined, answered the questions, chose my roles and crafted an introduction.

The trouble

I was chatting with some people online and things were going well, when someone complimented me on my profile picture (PFP) and asked if it was my own creation. I responded that the concept was mine, but the drawing was done with generative AI. Someone called a bunch of people into the chat, and when I told other users I was blind and couldn’t draw, I got everything from questions asking what could I see if I’m blind, to stop making up excuses and throw some work to the starving artists who live in the server.

Before long, I was getting dozens of replies and was unable to keep up. I let them know that the message behind the show was that it’s humanity—even the blind people—against the not human stuff and they should all be ashamed of themselves.

conclusion

There’s always going to be a place in my heart for the show and characters on “Supernatural”, but I have no use for the idiot fans. On the upside, I feel better about the show’s ending now, as I know it pissed a lot of them off. I don’t think I’ll be joining more social spaces any time soon—the world’s scary enough without having to deal with ableist dicks. If I do, I guess I’ll just have to stick to Star Wars.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:41:05 -0400

I’ve decided that, Since pronouns have such a social stigma, my preferred first name is now River. I’ve been trying it in some places and find it works.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:53:45 -0400

And We’re back!

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:31:52 -0400

Facebook is the tool you use to get birthday wishes from people who haven’t talked to you the rest of the year. 😎

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:46:59 -0400

Finished reading: Good Neighbors by Sarah Langan 📚 I really like this author a lot and am glad to see she’s writing again. There’s nothing supernatural in this book, but anyone who liked Baby Teeth and Dear Hannah will enjoy this.

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:04:41 -0400

As a result of an experience I had this holidday, I have to ask: Have you ever been gagged? What did you sound like?

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:51:46 -0400

I finished reading: We Came to Welcome You by Vincent Tirado 📚 I’m still not sure how I feel about this one. It’s a slow burn with an ending I didn’t expect. Definitely a new perspective on HOA’s for sure.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:47:33 -0400

Finished reading: The End of the World As We Know It by Christopher Golden, Brian Keene 📚 My favorite stories from this anthology were: • Moving Day • The Devil’s Children • The African Painted Dog

Hint: Reread The Stand first–it helps with context.

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:42:53 -0400

Finished reading: King Sorrow by Joe Hill 📚 I’ve actually read this twice since I first posted about it. No Walking Backwards Man, but it does have dragons and killing people, 2 things I know are popular with at least some of my followers.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:55:17 -0400

I started reading: The End of the World As We Know It by Christopher Golden, Brian Keene 📚

I found this while browsing Talking Books’ Occolt and Horror Fiction section. Naturally, I had to check it out.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:06:37 -0400

I finished reading: Whistle by Linwood Barclay 📚 It reminds me of Needful Things and Charlie the Choochoo.

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:15:08 -0400

I finished reading: Dear Hanna by Zoje Stage 📚 I started out not liking this book, but I loved it by the end, which I did not see coming.

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:24:32 -0400

If someone streams a show with me,, they might wonder why I never use the Skip Intro button. The answer is I hate ads, and I use the intros and fluffy romances for snack and bathroom breaks during my binges.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:36:59 -0400

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted an update, so I’ve been taking classes in digital accessibility and finished my semester with a B. I’ve also gotten some parttime contract work as an AT instructor, and interviewed for some other jobs including one at a major university. And that’s the tea.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:37:25 -0400

Finished reading: Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage 📚 I really enjoyed this book, and I’m reading the sequel now. It’s not something I would have picked out on my own, but I’m glad it happened.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:27:06 -0400

📚 Just finish the second Harry Potter full cast edition. The production quality of these is really good, and it doesn’t change the story at all. Also, The Jim Dale version is still unique enough I have space for both versions in my life. Nonbinary people are sexy A F! We don’t fit the cookie cutter, among other things. These days, I need 6 or 7 Long Island iced teas before I can consider binary people because they’re just so limited sometimes.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:40:12 -0400

Nonbinary people are sexy A F! We don’t fit the cookie cutter, among other things. These days, I need 6 or 7 Long Island iced teas before I can consider binary people because they’re just so limited sometimes.

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:41:59 -0400

While out yesterday, we saw a bumper sticker with a red, white and blue eagle with the Turning Point ,U.S.A. logo. It inspired me to make this bit of counterculture.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:51:07 -0400

For those of you who used and loved Vorail, there’s a new app called Ramblio. If you join, I’m Changeling on there.