Ep. 152 "Quarantine Chronicles" Vol.4

*For the outdoors enthusiast family* who are stuck at home
The Great Washington Camp-in (https://waparks.org/greatwacamp-in/)

Follow up from last week

AJ’s “OPT IN” comment and apparently Apple and Google must listen to our show. Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/
“Apple and Google will work to enable a broader Bluetooth-based contact tracing platform .... allow more individuals to participate, if they choose to opt in, as well as enable interaction with a broader ecosystem of apps and government health authorities. Privacy, transparency... will openly publish information about our work for others to analyze. ”


New efforts in Social-Distance mode life

*Chris*

* Masks are socially acceptable, not a sign of someone holding up your store.
* Dipping my toe in the signal-less pool with SilentPocket, my mobile phone, and an iPod Touch.

*AJ*

* Gov. Jay Inslee reopens state parks and DNR lands (day use) https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-easing-outdoor-restrictions
* Converted a playroom to a studio (again)
* Upgrade with a laptop riser, save your neck from strain https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Boyata-Foldable-Heat-Vent-Adjustable/dp/B07HBQSCM3/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=macbook+riser&qid=1588281572&sr=8-7

New Things? The Evolutions of @Home-Setups

Chris

* In Pursuit of Silence (https://www.pursuitofsilence.com/) documentary - #1 (with a silencer bullet) on my favorite documentaries list
* Based on the 2011 book “In Pursuit of Silence: Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise” by George Prochnik
* Dedicated Analog Writing tools for the office desk (https://www.studioneat.com/products/panobook) and when out and about (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BXVNQNH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1). It doesn’t have to be snooty-snoot quality and price!

AJ

* Clarification on journal comment- hard cover

Quality Assurance (recommendations to check out)

Video:

A Very Hygge Weekend (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDiJoRCx4CU)- Part of the Silent Vlog movement. Chris’ question to you: What is the soundtrack to YOUR hygge weekend?

Podcast:

Art of Manliness Podcast “Podcast #604: The Boring Decadence of Modern Society ” https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/decadent-society-douthat/

Silence in the age of noise: Erling Kagge- the Adventure of Silence
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-virtuous-life-silence/