Brian Hewitt
@runquiet.bsky.social
Artist, traveler (when I'm able), runner, dog person, board and RPG enthusiast, science & nature lover, UX designer/front-end developer/creative tech nerd... not necessarily in that order.
Worth keeping an eye on? I would potentially question the premise that there is so much on the internet that social media absolutely requires an algorithm. It's obviously true that there's too much out there to consume it all, but maybe the solution is PERSONAL curation, not algorithmic curation?
Video: Opinion | I’m Building an Algorithm That Doesn’t Rot Your Brain
The internet should enrich people, not advertisers.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Worth keeping an eye on? I would potentially question the premise that there is so much on the internet that social media absolutely requires an algorithm. It's obviously true that there's too much out there to consume it all, but maybe the solution is PERSONAL curation, not algorithmic curation?
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 AM
#September #journal #drawing. September is #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth. It’s not always easy for me to say it to myself: YOU ARE ENOUGH. Help is available. chat.988lifeline.org
September 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#September #journal #drawing. September is #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth. It’s not always easy for me to say it to myself: YOU ARE ENOUGH. Help is available. chat.988lifeline.org
X Ambassadors show in Ithaca last night - what an amazing energy and fantastic performance. I was really just a casual fan and I was really impressed by their musicianship and authentic joy. So glad we went! #livemusic is the best
September 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
X Ambassadors show in Ithaca last night - what an amazing energy and fantastic performance. I was really just a casual fan and I was really impressed by their musicianship and authentic joy. So glad we went! #livemusic is the best
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The White House's latest effort to bend the Smithsonian to its will is an affront to our country's cultural crown jewel, history practitioners, and the American people. We urge both our field and our audiences to reject this effort and stand up for a full and honest approach to our shared story.
Statement on White House Interference at the Smithsonian
The White House’s latest, most concerted effort yet to bend the Smithsonian Institution to its will through a “comprehensive review” of content and policies—starting with its foremost museums of history, culture, and art—is an affront
aaslh.org
August 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The White House's latest effort to bend the Smithsonian to its will is an affront to our country's cultural crown jewel, history practitioners, and the American people. We urge both our field and our audiences to reject this effort and stand up for a full and honest approach to our shared story.
#august #journal #drawing. I gave the Posca oil pencils another try. I still don’t have a solid feel for them, but that will never happen if I’m afraid to use them. #fearoffailure
August 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
#august #journal #drawing. I gave the Posca oil pencils another try. I still don’t have a solid feel for them, but that will never happen if I’m afraid to use them. #fearoffailure
“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges”–George Washington
#resistance #immigration #journal #sketch
#resistance #immigration #journal #sketch
July 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges”–George Washington
#resistance #immigration #journal #sketch
#resistance #immigration #journal #sketch
First paddleboard outing of the year - Cayuta Lake (this photo from the inlet). Smallish but nice sized lake for paddling and not a ton of motor boats. Jessie struggled with the heat a bit, but nice to get out!
July 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
First paddleboard outing of the year - Cayuta Lake (this photo from the inlet). Smallish but nice sized lake for paddling and not a ton of motor boats. Jessie struggled with the heat a bit, but nice to get out!
Lady #Liberty is an #immigrant. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"
I'm having a hard time feeling particularly celebratory this Independence Day, under a government that celebrates cruelty. #sketch
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"
I'm having a hard time feeling particularly celebratory this Independence Day, under a government that celebrates cruelty. #sketch
July 5, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Lady #Liberty is an #immigrant. "Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"
I'm having a hard time feeling particularly celebratory this Independence Day, under a government that celebrates cruelty. #sketch
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"
I'm having a hard time feeling particularly celebratory this Independence Day, under a government that celebrates cruelty. #sketch
April 11, 2025 at 2:38 AM
If you're not already appalled, incensed, or terrified, you should be.
Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. America’s Police State Has Arrived. (Gift Article)
Those of us who’ve seen secret police in action can’t shake a feeling of dreadful familiarity.
www.nytimes.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you're not already appalled, incensed, or terrified, you should be.
@booker.senate.gov I applaud your efforts and wish Democrats had stepped up sooner. There were numerous appointments that should have been blocked. Nevertheless, I'm glad someone is finally taking the crisis in democracy and the rule of law seriously. Watch live at www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
@booker.senate.gov I applaud your efforts and wish Democrats had stepped up sooner. There were numerous appointments that should have been blocked. Nevertheless, I'm glad someone is finally taking the crisis in democracy and the rule of law seriously. Watch live at www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...
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Dear Democratic Members of Congress,
Stop telling me about what he's doing. We can all see it.
Start telling me about what you're doing to stop it!
Signed,
Americans
Stop telling me about what he's doing. We can all see it.
Start telling me about what you're doing to stop it!
Signed,
Americans
March 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Dear Democratic Members of Congress,
Stop telling me about what he's doing. We can all see it.
Start telling me about what you're doing to stop it!
Signed,
Americans
Stop telling me about what he's doing. We can all see it.
Start telling me about what you're doing to stop it!
Signed,
Americans
“The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.”
The Uncertain Sea. #drawing #fantasymaps
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.”
The Uncertain Sea. #drawing #fantasymaps
March 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
“The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.”
The Uncertain Sea. #drawing #fantasymaps
Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with weary feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.”
The Uncertain Sea. #drawing #fantasymaps
Being optimistic that we’ll actually see the start of some green this month. #march #journal #handlettering.
March 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Being optimistic that we’ll actually see the start of some green this month. #march #journal #handlettering.
A new uninvited guest tonight to add to our list: a shrew! S/he is lucky it’s getting warmer outside.
March 4, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A new uninvited guest tonight to add to our list: a shrew! S/he is lucky it’s getting warmer outside.
Played My Island 3 times on 2025-02-21 boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com
My Island
Develop your island through the ages in this family-friendly legacy experience.
boardgamegeek.com
February 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Played My Island 3 times on 2025-02-21 boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com
I don’t know where I’ve been that I was unaware that #Superbowl half time artists perform for “exposure” (i.e. unpaid). They’re not generally hurting for money or exposure. But I find this outrageous. It reinforces this pernicious request that artists of all kinds are so often faced with. #artiswork
February 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I don’t know where I’ve been that I was unaware that #Superbowl half time artists perform for “exposure” (i.e. unpaid). They’re not generally hurting for money or exposure. But I find this outrageous. It reinforces this pernicious request that artists of all kinds are so often faced with. #artiswork
February 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
February 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).
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USAID.gov is down. Why is this concerning? Trump has no legal authority to eliminate a congressionally funded independent agency. The work of USAID is vital, and if this can happen to them, it can happen to any of us.
February 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
USAID.gov is down. Why is this concerning? Trump has no legal authority to eliminate a congressionally funded independent agency. The work of USAID is vital, and if this can happen to them, it can happen to any of us.