boost: If Judaism Was the Religious Majority by @spacevinci

...how would Christian practices be orientalized? @spacevinci provides a snappy demonstration. Their persona is deeply involved in Jewish ritual, channeling the supremely self-confident attitude that power enables.

My family is Jewish; I was raised in a strictly atheist household. I never attended temple or Sabbath dinners. @spacevinci's disinterest in the timing, pronunciation, or meaning of Christian observances resonates with my experience growing up -- Christians assumed I'd know all about their prayers, holidays, and traditions.

Three minutes, without captions
https://www.tiktok.com/@spacevinci/video/7169050739803688235

https://linktr.ee/spacevinci is Miriam Reid

Their Critter Conglomerate filk explores the tender communion that makes us human -- with jazzy folk music. Stream on Soundcloud

I am not a person, I’m 3 possums in a coat
And we like to claim it’s GUCCI, but we got it from a goat
Say it’s vintage or it’s avant-garde, whatever boats your float
I don’t care, I’m not a person, I’m 3 possums in a coat

Full lyrics

Or listen right here:

( sweet silly music )

Internet Archive Backup

http://web.archive.org/web/20221123133250/https://www.tiktok.com/@spacevinci/video/7169050739803688235

boost: Listening to Long Covid’s Lessons and Teachers—Today and Tomorrow

Another great column from s.e.smith, who goes deep into the flock of starlings metaphor. The topic is the surge of people newly disabled by post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, better known as Long Covid. While disability elders can see this as a chance to mentor the newbies, it’s also a chance for us to see the world anew:

( 340 words )

https://catapult.co/stories/se-smith-year-in-review-long-covid-disability-chronic-illness