Jen Newmark

this is exactly what digital illiteracy is.

and in 2018, only 40% of US adults. were digitally literate (according to the Pew Research Center.)

God knows what it is now post pandemic and with generative AI running amok.

Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

Lane's portfolio is terrific. Take a peep and help an artist out.

I think a lot about what my creative practice outside of my design day job should be. More and more I find myself mentally working on comics. Doesn’t seem so silly to me anymore.

This is why I stay on social media. Bread wrapping paper.

I did not have this on the bingo card. Good to know!

I’m designing a flow chart at work and this is the energy I want to give it.

I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.

18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.

We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org

Cover of a graphic novel of the Iliad. A warrior stands on a cliff watching thousands of ships in the ocean.

Day whatever of books that affected me. One of my kids recently discovered a copy of the graphic novel version of The Iliad from @garethhinds.bsky.social in the school library. Artists and librarians who make literature accessible for kids who aren't big readers are my heroes.

Not yet but I am curious.

Day 6 of stories that impacted me: Amy Tan's novel, The Joy Luck Club.

“Citing your sources is an act of resistance” is brilliant. 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

Reminder Superman is not a power fantasy, he's an altruism fantasy.

The idea of someone with godlike powers using them solely for good (with an antagonist who is a billionaire, who by definition do the opposite) was dreamt up by Jewish kids in the 30s and its just as if not more relevant now.

Day 5 of stories that made an impact on me: the first Stephen King book I read was Four Past Midnight. It was a gift from a friend in middle school. Novellas were a brilliant discovery. The Sun Dog creeped 13 year old me out. #ReadersOfBluesky

Day 4 of stories that made an impact on me: The Alchemist. A favorite professor shared this with us. It reminds me that things aren’t always as bleak underneath as they appear on the surface. #ReadersOfBluesky #BooksOfBluesky

Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:

1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;

2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;

3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.

Day 3 of stories that made an impact on me: The Hobbit. The opening paragraph is still one of my favorite things ever. Samwise was the hero of the entire story. #ReadersOfBluesky #BooksOfBluesky

Day 2 of Stories that Impacted Me: Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. I read these as a kid. They’re fairly dark but not Grimm 🥁#ReadersOfBluesky #BooksOfBluesky

Since @gavroche.org is doing a book challenge, I’ll hop on the trend. 20 tales that shaped or impacted me, Day 1: Ursula K. LeGuin’s short story “The Poacher” was the first time I recall alternate viewpoints in fairy tales. Powerful. #BooksOfBluesky #storytelling #ReadersOfBluesky

Niiiiiice.

Goth muumuu! I'm all in favor of this becoming A Thing.

Not enough reading for me, but I did inhale Devour yesterday. 👏 👏 👏 I've got a fat stack from the comic book shop to look forward to.

Front cover of an Image Comics comic book. A dark-haired bride. devours a wedding cake in a frenzy.

Another @imagecomics.bsky.social win. I picked this up at my comic shop on the monthly trip with one of my kiddos. As someone who's struggled with weight, it resounded deeply. The subject matter was treated so well that I got a little teary. #ReadMoreComics #YourMommaReadsComics

Hello new bsky friend! He's the tonic we need for the current times.

Yup. I'd love an edit button!

I use the Golden Ratio to strengthen my design work, but if you start with garbage, you end with stylized garbage.

What a welcome! I've admired @alancumming.bsky.social ever since seeing him on a magazine cover in the late 90s in my favorite bookshop.

I remember that line! Thought it was brilliant.

I’m 47 and my senior year starts next week. I’m An Olde as well. It’s wild.