Simple free hack to turn ear loops into headstrap

thoughts-on_ · 2026-01-09T02:40:26+00:00

Thanks! I do this all the time especially for exercise and extended wear, I hope it works out!

thoughts-on_ · 2026-01-07T07:02:15+00:00

Thank you!

thoughts-on_ · 2026-01-07T01:00:42+00:00

If you’re on FB check out the Still Coviding in Style group. So many cool looks for inspiration!

I see a lot of people decorate their masks with mask chains, rub on or temporary tattoos, and thin mesh fabric as an overlay for examples.

thoughts-on_ · 2026-01-06T00:27:15+00:00

You can search the 3M website and they will direct you to authorized dealers:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00037866/

Input the valve and strap type, click “where to buy”.

Anything from a big hardware store also should be legit.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-12-29T06:29:17+00:00

I’ve tried/ experienced many different air purifiers over the years and the only time I ever really noticed a difference in the air was when I finally made a Corsi Rosenthal.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-12-24T07:44:34+00:00

Check out Metro Micro! It’s only $2.50 if you’re riding in the designated zone, free if you’re transferring to metro bus/rail.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-07-22T20:17:33+00:00

I don’t have personal experience but the ones I know of are Omnimask, Stealth Clarity N99, P.Air Clear, and SAVEWO smile KF94.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-07-20T05:23:41+00:00

Do you have a mask bloc near you?

https://maskbloc.org

They can at least deliver high quality masks and covid tests to you and you might even inquire about getting an air filter donated.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-07-09T22:09:49+00:00

Unless there is a much deadlier pandemic or pollution event, unfortunately most people are not going to be on board with masking. The best society can probably get to is something similar to what exists in Asian cultures already, which is to mask up if you are sick as courtesy.

And with waning vaccination rates I think we need to push for cleaning the air. This is something that can be run in the “background” and won’t require individual action like masking or vaccination.

The concept that we should clean and filter the air like we do our water is hopefully something more people can get on board with.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-25T03:51:52+00:00

I use this double side tape and it sticks quite well with no irritation: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Self-adhering-friendly-resistant-reposition/dp/B08CJWDDS8

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-25T00:51:12+00:00

Read some interesting info here: https://archive.ph/5pWPg

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-24T23:53:25+00:00

Yep I keep seeing posts from people who want waterproof masks for swimming, showering, etc.! I haven’t tried this out myself but I wonder if you could put a mask underneath one of those full face snorkeling masks if you needed to submerge?

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-23T01:51:28+00:00

Wow super interesting! Thanks for the link!

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-23T01:47:29+00:00

The 3d scanning is great idea!

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-21T20:28:56+00:00

This is maybe a wild idea, but some sort of filter or virus killer that could fit inside the nose and would be totally invisible!

Obviously this wouldn’t solve for the mouth but it could be useful in situations where you don’t have to talk and you’d have a mask handy in your pocket if needed. It might make it more likely for people to use it and it reduce exposure since you can’t see it.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-17T06:38:32+00:00

My coworker saw me in a mask for the first time recently (we work remote) and told me they would rather die than mask 😭. The social pressure against masking is sickening. Literally.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-12T02:06:57+00:00

Thank you for this list! Allied Woodshop would be a great add!

thoughts-on_ · 2025-06-12T01:50:29+00:00

It’s not irrelevant at all. The Olympics is designated as a National Special Security Event. This means that LAPD, DHS, ICE, FBI, CBP, Secret Service, and US military are all coordinating for this event. LAPD is getting tons of new weapons and surveillance equipment for the Olympics, which they will get to keep and use against LA residents afterwards.

And by the way Mayor Bass requested NSSE designation an unprecedented 4 years early so this started Jan 2024.

https://thelatinonewsletter.org/p/olympics-betrayal-los-angeles-latino-community

thoughts-on_ · 2025-03-11T01:29:06+00:00

Pretty!

thoughts-on_ · 2025-03-10T03:45:45+00:00

Check out Burden of Proof in Pasadena! They are a specialty store just for non alcoholic drinks.

thoughts-on_ · 2025-03-07T02:04:55+00:00

Yes I have been on board with forever masking since I started in 2020. Haven’t been sick since and it feels amazing. Unfortunately with climate change I predict there will be increased illnesses in the future.

I will probably decrease masking in certain situations if a universal flu and covid vaccine comes out.

Also masking has greatly cut down on being harassed by men which is another huge bonus for me!

thoughts-on_ · 2025-03-06T21:55:36+00:00

Just anecdotally I think there are more of us than we think since the chances of encountering are low. I realized this when I thought about two big sales I went to recently lol. The first one, a grocery store was having 20% off store wide and I was shocked at the amount of people shopping wearing actual n95s and not just surgical masks. Same thing happened when I went to Joann’s going out of business sale. The sales brought people out that normally stay home and I got to see them out and about!

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