As is customary, the minute I complain publicly about something, the problem has been fixed. A book I've put off, "The City is Not a Computer" is, in fact, the book I've been looking for. I'm 1/4 thru it and it's been an absolute delight

If you, or anyone you know have volunteered at a food-based organization (food bank, meal delivery, etc) in the past year, please let us know about your experiences. This one comes with a chance to win a shiny $25 giftcard: forms.gle/DNQTDeNGeP7RQf…

Hidden in all of the Transgender Day of Visibility posts today is news that the TSA is abolishing their gender scanning system!!! No more pat downs every time a trans person walks through their scanner! This was one of several policy changes by the Biden admin today. #TDOV

It will finally be *warm* in Seattle on Thursday & the hunt is on for the perfect outdoor bar to enjoy a beverage while I read textbooks in the sun.

This is very cool washingtonpost.com/technology/202…

Congrats to melissadowell! She is a UX designer with interests in accessibility, sustainability and better understanding the interconnectedness of technology and society. She’s excited to connect designers and engineers alike to ideas in UX & HCI! #applaudher #womenwhocode

Don't miss Tuesday's event #UX Jam Session, centered around the book "The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide" All skill levels welcome! July 18, 6:30PM CDT Online Hosts: melissadowell Emily Ritter RSVP meetup.com/women-who-code… #womenwhocode

In Senegal, where nearly half the population cannot read or write, voice notes now allow farmers to share advice: “It’s the quickest way for farmers to access information. It’s innovating.” restofworld.org/2023/whatsapp-…