@ThunderHoneySnow Thank you for articulating this so much better than I have been able to. I have been struggling with e.g. the loss of community at my dojo.

The stated aim of aikido is "to subdue aggression without injury", with a side order of "injring your partner is injuring yourself".
That notional concern for the well-being of others became purely theoretical when masks became optional at the school.

To put it bluntly, the last time I went to a practice (2022) my mask was not treated with the respect and care that PPE demands, by an instructor who claimed the pandemic was over.

The years I spent practicing, believing I was among like-minded idealists, corrupted. The most effective tool I had for dealing with PTSD, lost. The sense of safety and autonomy develped on the mats, crushed.

And that loss is *further* from me than similar among friends and family.

I hope you and your friend find a path through. And, if you do, that you will share how. We all need wins, and that would be a powerful one.
#WearADamnRespirator

Elevated carbon dioxide lets Sars-CoV-2 live far longer in droplets | Research | Chemistry World

https://www.chemistryworld.com/news/elevated-carbon-dioxide-lets-sars-cov-2-live-far-longer-in-droplets/4019501.article

acidic or alkaline,
potato, potahto🥔🥔
bottom line… it lingers
#co2 #HEPA #wearADamnRespirator

fascinating though

I assume it’s lingering everywhere🤷🏻‍♀️

randomly decided to actually pay attention to Apple photo suggestion of 1 year ago & came across these..

Bizarrely all of it is still relevant & current

well the masking bit & #viralPersistence #mood #wearADamnMask #wearADamnRespirator #airborne #sarscov2 #covid

I prided myself for decades for being “open-minded” but have decided it’s actually quite dangerous.. in many circumstances

Prob decades ahead of my time to be in my “judge-y bitch era” but no time like the present🖤

If you’re not wearing a damn mask, my judgement is two-fold; not smart & devoid of empathy

Certain things do not require compromise #wearADamnRespirator #aprilFool
#nyc #WeAreStillInAPandemic #CovidPapers

Our brother died shockingly suddenly, no explanation as to cause*, and trying to clean his home with the rest of the family has been illuminating. Because apparently, respirators are optional despite me bringing a box of them, and some windows being stuck closed. I'm told it'll be the same for the funeral, and what are you worried about. Like fuck you we don't care how soon our mom has to bury another child. Three out of eight, so far, two since 2020.

My own siblings. I am lost and the past few days have been pain and WTF /on top/ of bog-standard grief.

Masking is lterally a trigger for my PTSD and I do it anyways because PTSD is not a reason to be an asshole. All their objections are excuses.

*Don't jump, the coroner's office is slow. Speculate on why that is instead.

#CovidIsNotOver #WearADamnRespirator

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/01/28/1226882337/coronavirus-faq-how-long-does-my-post-covid-protection-last-when-is-it-booster-t

This garbage #NPR #goatsAndSoda article full of nearly ALL lies that is being read by every liberal & non-liberal looking for #sarscov2 guidance is highly influential in reach

Either Michael Mina & Jeremy Kamil know NOTHING or they are being paid handsomely to lie & mis-lead

Stupid or sell out?

Neither option is good

I’m on team #novavax #wearADamnRespirator #masksAreAmazing

The only good advice was the end recommending waiting approx 6 months for #booster if infected w/live virus