Author: IronWynch

My pronouns are whatever you're comfortable with as long as you speak to me with respect. I'm an Afruikan and Iswa refugee living in Canaan. That's African American expat in Israel in Normalian. I build websites, make art, and assist people in exercising their spirituality. I'm also the king of an ile, Baalat Teva, a group of African spirituality adherents here. Feel free to contact me if you are in need of my services or just want to chat.

What to Wear Instead of a Face Mask Bracket

Face mask brackets may reduce your cloth mask’s effectiveness. Here’s what AltPPE.net recommends instead.

Fighting Back against the Loneliness Epidemic – Scientific American

Throughout the country, socially distanced young adults and older adults have been forming connections

Source: Fighting Back against the Loneliness Epidemic – Scientific American

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Ableist Language Slip: Stupid

[sc name="responsivevoice" ] One of the reasons I like the effort to reduce the use of ableist language is that I am a fan of verbal precision and frankness. Though it may be impossible to extract all of it, from English at least, thinking it through at least leads to more accurate statements. What one…

Cloth Masks Work Better Than Valves in Scientific Visualizations/Simulations

[sc name="responsivevoice" ] Siddhartha Vermaa), Manhar Dhanakb), and John Frankenfieldc) have published simulations that suggest that cloth masks work a lot better than masks with valves at preventing the spread of Covid-19 and other viruses. Whether or not this works the same in real life, it is something to consider when choosing what to use.…

Box Liberation

[sc name="responsivevoice" ]I’ve moved to a new apartment. After the fiasco with the last one, though this one is a bit smaller and the yard is a floor down from us, it’s a comparative paradise. No cats have died thusfar, or have even tried to escape. Pitzu went to explore the hallway in front of…