Ep. 152 "Quarantine Chronicles" Vol.4




The Bellingham Podcast show

Summary: *For the outdoors enthusiast family* who are stuck at home<br>The Great Washington Camp-in (<a href="https://waparks.org/greatwacamp-in/)" rel="noopener">https://waparks.org/greatwacamp-in/)</a> <br><br>Follow up from last week<br><br>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<br><a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/" rel="noopener">https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/</a><br>“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. ”<br><br><br>New efforts in Social-Distance mode life<br><br>*Chris*<br><br>* Masks are socially acceptable, not a sign of someone holding up your store.<br>* Dipping my toe in the signal-less pool with SilentPocket, my mobile phone, and an iPod Touch.<br><br>*AJ*<br><br>* Gov. Jay Inslee reopens state parks and DNR lands (day use) <a href="https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-easing-outdoor-restrictions" rel="noopener">https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-easing-outdoor-restrictions</a><br>* Converted a playroom to a studio (again)<br> * Upgrade with a laptop riser, save your neck from strain <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Boyata-Foldable-Heat-Vent-Adjustable/dp/B07HBQSCM3/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Boyata-Foldable-Heat-Vent-Adjustable/dp/B07HBQSCM3/ref</a>=sr_1_7?dchild=1&amp;keywords=macbook+riser&amp;qid=1588281572&amp;sr=8-7<br><br>New Things? The Evolutions of @Home-Setups <br><br>Chris<br><br>* In Pursuit of Silence (<a href="https://www.pursuitofsilence.com/)" rel="noopener">https://www.pursuitofsilence.com/)</a> documentary - #1 (with a silencer bullet) on my favorite documentaries list<br>* Based on the 2011 book “In Pursuit of Silence: Listening for Meaning in a World of Noise” by George Prochnik<br>* Dedicated Analog Writing tools for the office desk (<a href="https://www.studioneat.com/products/panobook)" rel="noopener">https://www.studioneat.com/products/panobook)</a> and when out and about (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BXVNQNH/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BXVNQNH/ref</a>=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1). It doesn’t have to be snooty-snoot quality and price!<br><br>AJ<br><br>* Clarification on journal comment- hard cover<br><br>Quality Assurance (recommendations to check out)<br><br>Video:<br><br>A Very Hygge Weekend (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDiJoRCx4CU" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDiJoRCx4CU</a>)- Part of the Silent Vlog movement. Chris’ question to you: What is the soundtrack to YOUR hygge weekend?<br><br>Podcast:<br><br>Art of Manliness Podcast “Podcast #604: The Boring Decadence of Modern Society ” <a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/decadent-society-douthat/" rel="noopener">https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/decadent-society-douthat/</a><br><br>Silence in the age of noise: Erling Kagge- the Adventure of Silence<br><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-virtuous-life-silence/" rel="noopener">https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-virtuous-life-silence/</a>