Bellingham Podcast

For the week of December 31, 2020 and January 7 2021- show notes are the same across both episodes- two parter for episode 175-176

Will the Pandemic cure the trend of generational ‘lack’ of ‘hobbies’? AKA, Chris’ stance that 2021 will be the analog life year?

*AJ*

The Analog Explorer - 2 years old, and AJ’s manifesto still stands

* The Analog Explorer Mini-Series on Anchor.FM (https://anchor.fm/theanalogexplorer)
* Buy The Analog Explorer - Volume One (https://www.blurb.com/b/9010009-the-analog-explorer)

* Bread making cont.
* Analog Audio: Eyeing a turntable and rediscovering LPs
- shout out to Chillhop, the Raccoon and all his friends https://chillhop.com/
* Developing my own film in house with LabBox https://www.lab-box.it/
* Capt. GetOut....need I say more
* bigger mountain adventure
* Truck camping
* Archery
* One good pair of leather boots



*Chris*

* Hand cramps instead of thumb fatigue
* Writing more with pen on paper, tapping less on a glass screen
* Current #AnalogLife = Kaweco AL-Sport (https://www.jetpens.com/Kaweco-AL-Sport-Stonewashed-Gel-Roller-Pen-0.7-mm-Black-Body/pd/12811) pen + TUL Discbound (https://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/tul-note-taking/N=5+988293/) notebook
* Turn instead of Swipe
* Reading more physical books versus electronic books
* Climbing up Mt. DataHoard
* Letting go of MORE unnecessary weblinks, files, and snippets of info
* Saving Money
* Eliminating some annual subscriptions fees for software
* Blot.im (https://blot.im/) - .txt files on Dropbox = clean, hackproof website - Bye Squarespace!
* Plex Media Server (https://www.plex.tv/) and PlexAmp - DIY Jukebox - Bye Apple Music!
* Vienna RSS reader (https://www.vienna-rss.com/) - no cloud-based sitefeed list - Bye Feedly!
* gPodder (https://gpodder.github.io/) - Access your podcasts in mp3 format - Bye Overcast!
* Thunderbird (https://www.thunderbird.net/en-US/) - Local copy of your personal email, #EmailInsurance
* One M1 Mac Mini to upgrade my 2014 workhorse
* One 8TB LaCie d2 External Hard Drive



PPP - Post Pandemic Predictions

*AJ*

* Once the workplace is back... #DeathToUslessMeetings
* Sense of “purpose,” “life goals,” and “community” shifted within a generation?
* Americian Psychological Association 2012 : Generational Differences in Young Adults’ Life Goals, Concern for Others, and Civic Orientation, 1966–2009 TWENGE, CAMPBELL, AND FREEMAN https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/psp-102-5-1045.pdf
* Experience overage: after we can leave our bubbles- a boom in travel. A global Travel-Carnevale
* Goldman Sachs: Millienials COming of Age: https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/archive/millennials/


*Chris*

* Once the workplace is back... #AdjustedCustomerExpectations
* Uneasy cautiousness when going maskless in public
* Don’t forget to brush your teeth! We can smell your breath now
* Uneasy cautiousness for in-person dating and large public events



Quality Assurance

*Chris
*

* Start 2021 off with less. New Netflix documentary by The Minimalists - Less is Now (https://youtu.be/jn-xbOCZOiQ) premiering January 1.


* AJ - *

* SEATTLE Wa. Typewriter Sales, Service, Restorations https://www.colombocollection.shop/shop
* “Designer and artist of custom restored and reconditioned vintage typewriters. In addition to Sales and Service my specialty is finding the perfect piece, bringing it back to life through restoration and painting to create that one of a kind masterpiece made exclusively for you!- Jennifer Colombo”

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The Resurgence of a Watch (Trend)

* Looping back to the Analog Explorer pod; “chances are you probably aren’t wearing a watch...”
* AE 00: Trailer (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bhampodcast-analog-ex-promo)
* AE 01: @DanC21cy (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/danc21cy-hq) (now @Timely_Moments (http://instagram.com/timely_moments/))
* AE 02: @ToxicNatos (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/toxic-natos-192) (now @UTEWatchCo (https://www.instagram.com/utewatchco/))
* AE 03: @EA8 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/ea8-ae03)
* AE 04: @_a_diaz_ (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/a-diaz-ae04) (now @alenagracediaz)
* AE 05: @buyingontime (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bot-3-22-19-12-54-pm)
* AE 06: @zulualphastraps (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ae-06-zulualphastraps-watchfam/id1458078042?i=1000469817535)
* The Analog Explorer Mini-Series on Anchor.FM (https://anchor.fm/theanalogexplorer)
* Buy The Analog Explorer - Volume One (https://www.blurb.com/b/9010009-the-analog-explorer)

Timepieces in the News

* Times (pun intended) are changing; Shout out to Trevor at Toyota- Squale
* Watch Podcasts get listed in NYT : https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/style/watches-podcasts-hodinkee.html
* UNESCO: Craftsmanship of Mechanical Watchmaking and Art Mechanics gets UNESCO Heritage Status https://monochrome-watches.com/news-art-of-mechanical-watchmaking-gets-unesco-heritage-status/
* “*This is now official, Swiss and French mechanical watchmaking practised for centuries in the Jura mountain region has been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity which celebrates well-known traditions, art forms and practices.” *
* From huge sundial watch trend to now mortal sized watches; and non gender specific watch/watch sizes (throwback to Alena on Analog Explorer https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17187527?utm_medium=widget&utm_term=episode_title&utm_source=user%3A4545269)
* “Skin Divers” of the 50/60s https://wornandwound.com/love-skin-youre-lightweight-skin-diver/
* Smart Watches: Apple killed the watch, just to bring it back a decade and a half later in their image
* Millennial/GenZ (maybe through nostalgia?) looking for that ‘first real watch’...or to get away from a screen?
* Ever wonder what that watch was in that one movie? https://www.watch-id.com/

*What AJ sees in the watch sphere*

* Nostalgia, not just a thowback for sales; but just solid design
* The growing smaller “Independent” resurgence [admittedly AJ’s picks are more adventure focused]
* Baltic: https://baltic-watches.com/en/
* Farer: https://farer.com/
* Orion Watches: https://orionwatch.com/
* ARES: https://www.areswatches.com/

*What Chris see in the watch sphere*

* Unfortunately, more emulation of the Apple Watch - square faces, “invisible integration” with your mobile device
* limited edition runs
* Everyone wants to stand out, soon mainstream “influencers” will be flashing a unique timepiece on their wrists, and followers will gush about it in the SoMe commentstream
* A distancing from the mindset that, “all I need is a $20 watch from a department store.” There will be a realization that people are dropping $700-800 on a phone, and will apply that to their wrist.



Quality Assurance

*Chris
*

* LIV Rebel-DDC “The Orange” (https://www.livwatches.com/collections/rebel-ddc/products/liv-rebel-ddc-swiss-day-date-chronograph-orange-dial-2010-49-16) w/suede strap - 41mm width, swiss Ronda Caliber Z60, Sapphire Crystal, Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume 100m water resistant...all on a sesame seed bun.

* AJ *

* RSM Straps : the dapper Walrus https://www.rsmwatchstrap.com/
* “We started off with the Herringbone Twill Strap. It was inspired from the historical M1941 HBT uniform issued to soldiers during WWI“
* Elliot Brown: Heritage Strap; cheers @Timely_Moments
* *How Elliot Brown reinvented the NATO webbing watch strap* (https://vimeo.com/402196855)
* Woven in Derbyshire, Uk; Bowmer Bond est 1795
* Victorian Shuttle Loom and 200 wrap threads with anti- bactierial
* https://elliotbrownwatches.com/collections/straps

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For the week of December 6, 2020

Housekeeping

* Chris’ guest spot on KGMI radio’s Whatcom Report available online: https://soundcloud.com/790-kgmi/whatcom-report-november-22-2020

Holiday shopping, Bham-style

* Local Gift Guide webpage (https://sustainableconnections.org/local-gift-guide) by Sustainable Connections - Under $10, $25, $50....for all budgets
* Whatcom Think Local First (https://sustainableconnections.org/thinklocalfirst/) gift cards to give your family, friends, and neighbors. List of local vendors (https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/bellingham/locations) accepting these gift cards.
* Bay to Baker trading company. https://www.baytobakertrading.com (https://www.baytobakertrading.com/)
* Fairhaven toy garden. https://www.fairhaventoygarden.com (https://www.fairhaventoygarden.com/)
* Backcountry essentials. https://backcountryessentials.net (https://backcountryessentials.net/)
* Cresswell Boggs


*Bham Bingo*

AJ

* Calipso Kitchen. https://calypso.kitchen (https://calypso.kitchen/)

Chris

* O for Online Ordering - Wanida Thai Cuisine (https://wanidathai.com/) - 1213 Dupont Street, Bellingham

Quality Assurance

*Chris -
*

* What NOT to buy for Christmas - Internet address & Password logbook


* AJ - *

* The way a browser should be https://tabliss.io/

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Housekeeping

* Chris’ interview with KGMI Whatcom Business Report

Black Friday - WHY IS THIS STILL A THING?

Props to REI #OptOutside https://www.rei.com/opt-outside

Christmas shopping ideas around Whatcom County

* Village Books - Journal notebook and high-quality pen #AnalogLife
* Libro.Fm. take away from the nas experience.
* Bellewood Acres - custom hand sanitizer?...OR Gin
* Wonderland Teas - https://wonderlandherbsteasspices.wordpress.com/
* Granville Island : Ca (still deliver)

*Alt-Thanksgiving Ideas*

* Small Food Drop; farm to table literally https://smallfooddrop.com/
* Stop looking at screens - play a board game
* Munchkin
* Exploding Cats
* Sleeping Queens
* Timeline
* draftosaurs
*
* Bread making revisited; Shout out to Graham over at Peninsula Kelp Co.
https://peninsulakelpco.com/

Quality Assurance

*Chris - EFF How to Fix the Internet Podcast - Episode 002 - Why Does Your Internet Suck?
*

* AJ - *
*Balitc- Watches : GMT*
https://baltic-watches.com/en/teaser-gmt

Nick at Orion Watches:
https://orionwatch.com/

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For the week of November 15, 2020


Housekeeping

* Chris’ interview with the Whatcom Dads Podcast (https://overcast.fm/+lZQ1OUAdk)

Bringing your data home BellingHOME your data

* Drives driving you mad?
* Data bartering; and the price our data is actually worth


*NAS vs DAS*

* Speed and spec
* Even at $1000 real money on drives and a NAS; things are only as fast as your internal/external internal connection and the drives themselves.
* How much data do you have and how long IT WILL take to get it on, indexed, and secured on a NAS
* This geek took the better part of 2 weeks to migrate just short of 5TB of data
* RAID and what that means for a NON geek.
* Brands
* Synology
* QNAP
* Drobo
* WD MyCloud
* Beyond storage
* VPN /Email/ Contacts /Calendar
* Video/Photo localized hosting
* Plex
* Website host
* Dropbox replacement
* Google Docs replacement



*Bham Bingo*
Slight edit- while we were recording Wa Gov. Inslee announced sweeping changes to our state to help reduce rising covid cases. So as things are changing we are skipping a recommendation of a local place for food this episode...

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/gov-inslee-orders-sweeping-restrictions-on-indoor-gatherings-restaurants-bars-gyms-as-covid-19-cases-surge-in-washington-state/


Quality Assurance

*Chris - After seeing the new shiny iPhone products released this fall, Minimalism documentary director and Youtube Vlogger Matt D’Avella is switching to a flip phone - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nX5jwa2QTs
*

* AJ *

* TrueSpies Podcast; https://spyscape.com/podcast/

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Housekeeping

* Podcast feed updates; Internet Archive and Audible

AJ's Online artshow recording and interview: Bellingham Art Walk/WWU Alumni

* http://bit.ly/AJStudioTour2020

Primer for future episode: Bringing your data home BellingHOME your data

RIP 007
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-54761824


Looping back to:

* A chef’s secret to organizing your life. https://pca.st/episode/5c745efc-c61b-4cb8-998b-dfadc197f2f2
* a book called Everything in Its Place: The Power of Mise-En-Place to Organize Your Life, Work, and Mind (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y2PFG5Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B06Y2PFG5Q&linkCode=as2&tag=stucosuccess&linkId=FSXA3GZUT5SFDAZ4).
* Dan Charnas (http://workclean.com/), writer, “realized that mise-en-place was something that could be used by everyone, and the system's three general principles and ten tools.“

"putting in place"

* “Importance of squaring your checklists with your calendar and the one organizing process Dan most recommends: something called the *30-minute "meeze."*
* “difference between what Dan calls *"process time"* and *"immersive time."*
* “Chef as a pirate”
* But they are enormity efficient aboard their ship; the kitchen
* *Preparation, Process, Presence. *
* “Ruled by the clock” vs “Ruled by the calendar”
* Squaring off with the calendar; the time HAS to come from somewhere
* Chefs uses a timeline
* List= product of the mind ; Calendar = putting you in a place in time
* Calendar-kick-the-can we all do it; not deciding to do something and a deadline dictates it
* HOW MUCH TIME do you NEED to do X; email= immersive time to WRITE it. Block out time on calendar for the cost of what it takes to do it.
* Squaring your lists with your calendar - Sure you have your work tasks written down that “have to get done”... Why is that 5-10 minute break not worthy of remaining on your work calendar?

The “meeze”

30 min meeze: if you take more than 30min to planning...than you are working while you meeze.

* cleaning your tools; account for what was done prior
* squaring calendar
* prepping for the day

*Chris*

* 18-20 oz of ice water with some flavor
* Cleaning my tools - If I haven’t cleaned up my workspace, my desk, those papers littered around from the previous day when work concludes, I clean things up *before starting work* the next day. If there is anything on my computer desktop open or unfiled, I bookmark it, save the article to read later, or save a document and drag it to the appropriate location.
* Setting the stage - Deliberate choice of my workday soundtrack
* Clean mouth? Clean mind? Clean desktop? Let’s open up email and see what my day will look like

*AJ*

* Hate feeling like a “busy-body”...
* For me “Options are are mother of all indecision and uncommitted, then not setting Priority is the father of all impatience.” Which is why I’ve not been a fan of ‘whats on your check off list“
* I’ve always been more aligned to a production schedule; not to the same degree as a chef but has similarities
* Kit MUST be organized....ever heard me talk about bags
* Data MUST be organized and accounted (hence the tease for upcoming data episode)
* Photog/Video/Podcasting; takes time...170 episodes at 30 min apiece, 45min ish to record, 45min ish to edit. 10min to upload to the places.
* Prepping; remember that Studio video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpZMb14Hjb0&t=1s
* 9-to-5 job; every morning there is an hour that is dedicated to ‘triage’'

*Bham Bingo*

AJ

* *B-slot - Ralf's Bavarian Pretzel Bakery:207 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA 98225 (http://www.bavarianpretzels.com/)*

Chris

* *B-slot - The Blue Abode Bar* in Barkley Village, 2925 Newmarket Street.
* Pink Basil Sour = Gin, Grapefruit Pampelmousse, lemon, simple syrup, basil

Quality Assurance

Audio/Video:

*Chris & AJ
*

* Whatcom Dads Podcast - https://whatcomdadspodcast.podbean.com/
* Local dads discuss and debate parenting topics, share dad specific Whatcom County recommendations, and bring on a guest who helps us unpack a particular aspect of being a dad. Moms are always welcome!

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Part 2...
*Be a better Sender:*

* Use BCC for large lists of addressees to avoid the dreaded mega-thread, and to protect users’ addresses from being known by others
* Summarize your request or communication in a few sentences at the top instead of making people read through the entire mega-thread
* Three Sentences (https://web.archive.org/web/20120120052313/http://three.sentenc.es/) - from 2012
* Maximum two apologies for taking up someone’s time
* It’s 2020. Stop asking, “Did you get my email?” Start asking, “May I get a response from you within 48 or 72 hours?”
* Email is really an asynchronous tool; so when trying to get a response to NOT use it to get something you need with a quick turn around...because the person on the other end might be tied up with other things. “I need this by tomorrow”....and you send it at 3pm- you shall be burned at the stake in my book
* Re-evaluate your signature and just how much information you are blasting to people. With. Every. Sent. Email.
* Three rounds of email tennis? Time for a voice/video chat with your recipient.
* _Thou shalt not_ use URGENT; if it ain’t. And avoid “immediately;” unless what you're asking has to be done so.

*The $1 Million question(s)*
Does your personal or work email need to be on your mobile phone when it already is on your other tech devices?
What emails were so urgent to respond to that warranted your email app being present on your mobile device?

*The Business Emoji Battle Royal*

* (2019) Adobe emoji study reveals that about 61% of emoji users admit to resorting to them at work
* TL;DR. AJ’s baseball approach to Emoji in email
* When are you casual, when you friendly, and when and what point are you trying to make
* Covid communication and the loss of nonverbal cues (https://www.business.com/articles/put-an-emoji-on-it-should-you-use-emojis-in-business-communication/)
* Know your audience
* Social Psychological and Personality Science (http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550617720269?journalCode=sppa&), emojis make workers appear less competent “The Dark Side of a Smiley: Effects of Smiling Emoticons on Virtual First Impressions”
* However, in come communication it brings a higher rate of percevied friendliness (https://www.hrfuture.net/talent-management/culture/emoji-in-work-related-email-communication-2020-study/) or honesty
* That little icon...may have a mixed meaning; They aren't universal.

*Business chat/messaging*

* Set quiet hours/sign off WHEN YOU ARE OFF. Gett your inner French on; “Right to Disconnect” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_disconnect)
* In this Covid era remember you know you don’t have to have your video on for every call you make. #EndZoomFatigue



* Chris’ security/privacy tinfoil hat: What you’re sending can be sent to others via screenshot. Communicate wisely.
* Don’t want “The Man” to be spying on your communiques? Check out Signal (https://www.signal.org/) and Wire (https://www.signal.org/).

Project: Hygge - Preventing Burnout

*AJ*

* Coffee & quiet after waking up without the sound of an alarm
* Current playlist: https://chillhop.com/releases/sleepy-fish-everything-fades-to-blue/
* Practicing ‘turning off’
* Can’t look forward to something big; so find small projects that make you happy to look forward to.



Quality Assurance

Audio/Video:

*Chris:
*

* The Daily Stoic podcast (https://dailystoic.com/Podcast/) by Ryan Holiday - Quick hit of rationalization to start your day.


*AJ: *

* A chef’s secret to organizing your life. https://pca.st/episode/5c745efc-c61b-4cb8-998b-dfadc197f2f2
* “We begin with the importance of squaring your checklists with your calendar and the one organizing process Dan most recommends: something called the *30-minute "meeze."* We then discuss how to arrange your physical working space for greater efficiency and the importance of working clean. From there, Dan explains what he thinks *Stephen Covey's famous idea of putting first things first* doesn't take into consideration, and why it's important to understand the difference between what Dan calls *"process time"* and *"immersive time."*

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Part 1:
Email and communication - Rethinking your approach for 2021

3/1/16

*Types of Email*
Outlook, Gmail, Comcast/Xfinity, ProtonMail, Tutanota

*Where are you storing your email*
Inbox, Archive folder. Sub-folder labyrinth (Year, project, person, Untitled Folder 1, 2, 3, 4), Trash?

*When do you check email?*
All day, Dedicated focused time block, Only when you are being paid for it

*How are you notified?*
Ding, Swoosh, Slide-out banner notification, That splinter in your mind

*Be a better protector of your Inbox *
Delete ruthlessly,
Unsubscribe from content you never read. Especially retail.
Bulk Archive emails from clients/colleagues/family/friends for reference later


*Be a better Sender:*

* Use BCC for large lists of addressees to avoid the dreaded mega-thread, and to protect users’ addresses from being known by others
* Summarize your request or communication in a few sentences at the top instead of making people read through the entire mega-thread
* Three Sentences (https://web.archive.org/web/20120120052313/http://three.sentenc.es/) - from 2012
* Maximum two apologies for taking up someone’s time

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Ride Solo Together

*Sunday 27th September 2020 and riding with a GoPro *
Classic & vintage style motorcycles unite for men's health. https://gfolk.me/barse
Shout out to “Sally” for her support.

October 9th- October Virtual Studio Tour with Photographer AJ Barse- by WWU Alumni
https://alumni.wwu.edu/event/october-virtual-studio-tour-photographer-aj-barse

Technology “Equal Time” - New Google products to lighten your wallet

Google Pixel 4A 5G
Google Pixel 5
Google Duo - Group Watch to video chats
New Chromecast - doesn’t require a phone, $50
Google TV App - replacing Google Play Movies & TV app
Google Nest Audio Speaker - bye bye Google Home and Home Max, $99 for 75% louder sound


*Guitarfam - New additions to the family
*

*Chris*
THE guitar 🎸 Gretsch 5410T “Rat Rod” in Matte Black, of course.
PositiveGrid Spark - “The smart guitar (40-watt) amp & app that jam along with you.”

*AJ*

* line 6 days with a toneport ux2
* Line6 Pod ; amp modeling
* Fenders new American Acoutisonic series https://shop.fender.com/en-US/acoustasonic-guitars-feature.html?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gupta_AASS_T1_consideration&utm_content=lindsayelldemo&fbclid=PAAaZ8uivu7I11Gr5mnlDERKTUHglOMXb8x8aFcFgYibDY1yWko0rsW1Anl_E

Project: Hygge - Design your Saturday

*Chris*
Waking up without an alarm
Taylor Dock walk from Fairhaven to Boulevard Park, and keep going
The Downtown Bellingham “Switchback Samba” - State to Railroad to Cornwall to Commercial to Bay, and back to Fairhaven
A nap
Tom Glenn Common at the Bellwether to watch the boats on the Bay.


Quality Assurance

Audio/Video:

*Chris:
*

Cautionary Warning: More commercials are starting to have phone notification tones in their audio to get your attention.
Wendy’s, you’re dead to me.

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