A Voyage for the Sounds of Earth RECORD YOUR OWN AUDIO TIME CAPSULE
PROMOTING SAFETY AND HEALTH DURING THESE TROUBLED TIMES
In 1977, a NASA committee led by esteemed astrophysicist and author Carl Sagan set out to record images and sounds from around Earth, which were then enshrined in two copper records that included music, languages, and natural sounds from around the world. The Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft carry these records, and since the ‘70s, they have explored space and routinely sent transmissions to Earth about what they have encountered. As Sagan said of the Voyager mission, “The spacecraft will be encountered and the record played only if there are advanced spacefaring civilizations in interstellar space, but the launching of this ‘bottle’ into the cosmic ‘ocean’ says something very hopeful about life on this planet.” We may still not have definitive answers about extraterrestrial life, but that doesn’t prevent us from thinking about what we might want to tell others about life on Earth. So, why not make your own recording? RECORD YOUR OWN MESSAGE Take inspiration from the Voyager mission by setting out to create a recorded message with your family that can serve as a time capsule for others to enjoy for years to come. As a starting point, ask your kids what they would want to tell future generations or interstellar travelers. What does life on Earth look like to them? Your messages don’t have to be solely futuristic, either. You can record a message to loved ones and have fun sharing it with them. Think of a family member or friend who could use a pick- me-up and create a recording just for them. KEEP IT SIMPLE Most phones and computers have an audio recorder app, and this should be all you need to make a recording. Start by creating your message. You can improvise or write a script beforehand. Then, use your phone or computer to record it. This file can be shared on different platforms and sent to the people you’d like to hear your message.
We can all agree that the last few months have been incredibly hectic here in Michigan. Not only did many businesses close for a few weeks due to a stay-at-home order but people also had to practice social distancing and self-isolation. Things were hard, and our team at Janet Davis Cleaners were no strangers to this. Although we were labeled as an essential business, we decided it would be better for our team and our customers that we voluntarily closed our doors for a couple of weeks in March and April, so we did. Our hope was to reduce the number of times people came in contact with each other, promote safety and health, and encourage others to do the same. By the time mid- April came around, we reopened but only with a small crew. Since opening our doors again, we’ve been working hard to continue giving our customers the quality service they’ve come to expect. In a situation like this, being stuck in our homes all day, every day, it’s normal for things like laundry to slip our minds. However, you might be surprised how pulling on a fresh T-shirt improves your mental state. Having freshly laundered clothes stirs your motivation, improves self-confidence, and just makes you feel better. Now that things are returning to normal somewhat, give us a call or come right in. As a fifth-generation family-owned business, we understand the importance of safety, cleaning, and sanitization. The cleaning process we use is effective against viruses as confirmed by both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Institute (DLI). So, get caught up on your laundry with our help! Our services are open to you and your family. If you know anyone who wants to freshen up with the best cleaning services in Michigan, send them our way. Whether they need their work clothes or household items cleaned, we are here to help.
Have fun with this project and think of it as your chance to tell others what life on Earth means to you.
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