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The other night, while playing Final Fantasy XIV with Tommy, he asked why I never listen to the game’s audio. I explained that I prefer to be aware of my surroundings rather than immerse myself in the game sounds. He inquired if my ex, Mike, ever allowed me to enjoy the game’s music. I replied…

Today, we are exploring the concept of Responsive Design. This term refers to the development of websites that adapt to changes in browser size, ensuring functionality across various devices. However, it’s important to note that the phrase can be somewhat misleading because of the word ‘design.’ Our lessons will not primarily concentrate on the visual…

We are currently diving further into our understanding of web accessibility in coding, particularly focusing on WAI-ARIA. WAI-ARIA, which stands for the Web Accessibility Initiative’s Accessible Rich Internet Applications specification, aims to enhance the accessibility of web content when traditional HTML falls short. Often referred to simply as ARIA, this specification provides guidelines for creating…

We’re currently experiencing occasional snow showers and strong winds. It’s quite chilly outside, so I just enjoyed a warm cup of tea to help me warm up. I also have the heater running in the office. While I doubt the snow will accumulate, I’m still excited to see it falling. Snow has a way of…

I spent the day reading and watching videos about web accessibility, and now I’ve been examining various websites to see if I can navigate them using just the keyboard. It’s fascinating to discover that some sites lack accessibility features. Unfortunately, my own site falls into this category. While it is possible to navigate it via…

Yesterday, I enjoyed experimenting with animations in CSS. Today, however, we’re focusing on the importance of web accessibility on websites. This means that not all animations are beneficial, as they may not comply with the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) conformance levels. There are three levels: Level A, which provides essential support and represents the…

As we embark on a new year, I need to remind myself to write 2025 instead of 2024. Meanwhile, my computer fan has been making a ticking noise. I could give it a smack to see if that helps, but I’m concerned that too much force could damage the computer. Plus, with my headphones on,…

Happy New Year! 🎉 We’ve made it through 366 days of chaos, and now, here we are—ready to tackle a fresh set of 365 days that will surely surprise, confuse, and occasionally overwhelm us in completely new and exciting ways. Before you make those New Year resolutions that you’ll forget about by February, let’s take…

I need to reschedule my ENT appointment. For many, this is likely a straightforward task—call and make the necessary changes. However, for me, crippling anxiety prevents me from making that phone call. I have an intense phobia of using the phone. Just the thought of picking it up and dialing causes me to shake and…

I’ve been experimenting with CSS transitions for most of the day. CSS transitions enable you to control the speed of animations when altering CSS properties, which is quite fascinating. Earlier today, Kel and I visited Walmart and the propane company to purchase additional propane. Our home operates on propane, but we don’t rely on it…