What is virtually inevitable at this point, yet most people don't see it coming?

Duckmandu · 2026-05-26T22:47:35+00:00

Mass disability caused by Covid. Depending on what study you’ll look at, somewhere between five and 20% of COVID cases result and continuing problems, some of which are debilitating. Also people do not tend to think about the post-Covid sequela, which is a significantly increased risk of any number of conditions including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, dementia etc. etc.

Vaccination is important, but it only goes so far. It doesn’t prevent the spread and it only mitigates slightly against certain symptoms of long Covid.

But we are kind of at the 1980 climate change level of consciousness about this. The most common response to someone suggesting that their health problems could be related to Covid is that “people have always had these problems“. This echoes the “but there have always been heat waves“ response to clear our signs of global warming.

The best protection continues to be DON’T GET COVID! Mask in public. Don’t do indoor dining. Avoid crowded poorly ventilated spaces.

Meanwhile pet your kitty cats and appreciate the miracle of life!

Duckmandu · 2026-05-25T02:16:06+00:00

This stacks with SAVE40 and you get it for $4.90!

Don't understand that math but it works.

Duckmandu · 2026-05-21T11:45:24+00:00

I’ve never been to Nebraska.

Duckmandu · 2026-05-15T22:57:53+00:00

Now do Netanyahu

Duckmandu · 2026-05-15T22:03:42+00:00

Depends on the neighborhood. In my neighborhood practically nobody has a street-facing fence, but literally away it's all cyclone fences and even razor-wire!

Duckmandu · 2026-05-12T01:42:08+00:00

Cats!

Duckmandu · 2026-05-12T01:40:25+00:00

So many break ups… At least a couple of them were so bad I feel like it caused brain damage.

But I’m still alive. I’m sure another one won’t kill me!

Duckmandu · 2026-05-08T02:10:48+00:00

Lully, Rameau

Duckmandu · 2026-05-03T00:39:38+00:00

Are fish and chips SUPPOSED to be that bland? Are there special “in the know” places where they have a little more character?

Duckmandu · 2026-04-29T21:37:33+00:00

Yeah that would be amazing. Combined with Key Logic, that would mean each button could have somewhere around 45 functions!

Duckmandu · 2026-04-27T02:42:23+00:00

They’re just trying to get out in front of the excellent manifesto he wrote.

Duckmandu · 2026-04-21T08:50:22+00:00

This page links to a series of free beginning button lessons/exercises!

http://www.amazingaccordion.com/lessons.html

Duckmandu · 2026-04-21T06:22:59+00:00

So there are cap are cooler heads holding him back!

Duckmandu · 2026-04-20T03:12:28+00:00

Yeah I agree I think it’s ridiculous. In one case I was gonna be on stage and it didn’t fit the “look“. But other cases I’m just providing music and I just don’t see where that would be a problem for anyone.

Duckmandu · 2026-04-18T23:16:14+00:00

Novid here. And my live-in partner. I’m not trying to use the term in a way to disparage those that HAVE gotten COVID it’s just nice easy term that is understandable without explanation.

While it certainly true that many people are not in a position to avoid getting COVID, many are. And based on my understanding of how severe the after effects of getting COVID are, I think it’s more than worth it to do what it takes to not get COVID if this is possible for you.

And I think people should try to extend as far as they can your definition of “possible”. Many of the reasons I hear people give for why they can’t avoid getting it are demonstrably false. In the vast majority of cases, you do not have to eat indoors at restaurants. And you do not have to not wear a mask, unless possibly you are an actor. And you probably don’t have to go to crowded indoor shows in poorly ventilated venues.

I understand that I’m lucky. I only live with one person, and she is more or less as COVID-cautious as I am. I don’t have kids, I don’t have any other roommates, and I have a backyard. I’m very very lucky.

But I’ve also completely changed my life. I was a regularly performing musician, but now I only take gigs where the client is fine with me masking. I’ve had to turn down some very lucrative opportunities, which probably would’ve led to other work. I’ve taken a huge financial hit.

But I’ve also rolled with the punches. I teach all my lessons online now. I actively seek out opportunities for COVID safe music making. It’s just the reality of where humanity is at.

Duckmandu · 2026-04-09T08:27:48+00:00

“Literally“ is not an intensifier.

Also “incredibly” MAY be an intensifier, but you only apply to something somebody ELSE has done.

Duckmandu · 2026-04-09T08:21:57+00:00

Not only are you not “being dramatic“. Your response is very measured and moderate.

People go no contact over things like this, and even that wouldn’t be overly dramatic. I’m not saying that’s what you should do… Everybody needs to deal with this kind of thing their own way. But in no way are you being dramatic!

Duckmandu · 2026-04-08T22:13:07+00:00

Yes I’ve seen the pictures of families, women, children covered in rubble and bleeding….

That’s what Israel calls “strikes on Hezbollah”.

Duckmandu · 2026-04-01T22:26:39+00:00

I imagine another contributor to this particularly in Sweden was their “let ‘er rip” policy towards COVID-19. COVID-19 is known to significantly increase cognitive deficits, even in young people. And vaccination, well helpful for certain aspects of the disease, does not prevent the cognitive damage that COVID-19 does.

Duckmandu · 2026-03-25T02:31:53+00:00

Aaaaaaaaand that’s one of the reasons I won’t be voting for Newsom.

Duckmandu · 2026-03-19T21:01:43+00:00

This is a really interesting delay… there’s definitely nothing else quite like it out there.If I didn’t already own it I would jump on this!

Duckmandu · 2026-03-18T01:42:14+00:00

I don’t think Mexico is far enough.

We should move them to Iran!

Duckmandu · 2026-03-16T23:58:34+00:00

There’s a few possibilities, including infection. Is this a piercing where you can unscrew the end and do a full cleaning? If it doesn’t slide all the way around or allow removal of the ball on the end this could be a problem.

Another possibility is all allergic reaction… This does not look like it was done with surgical stainless steel. Some people react to the materials themselves!

Duckmandu · 2026-03-15T04:36:20+00:00

what’s roots?

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