A VOYAGE FOR THE SOUNDS OF EARTH Record Your Own Audio Time Capsule
RECORD YOUR OWNMESSAGE 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. Have fun with this project and think of it as your chance to tell others what life on Earth means to you.
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?
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What We’re Doing to Keep You and Our Team Healthy
When we take a patient back for their reservation, we’re having them do a preprocedure rinse to create an even safer environment. It will just take a minute and be similar to other rinses you’ve done with us. Depending on the type of cleaning we’re doing, we may wear extra face coverings besides our masks, including face shields and, in some cases, shower caps. If you’re wondering why we look a little different during your next visit, that’s why — we’re simply taking extra steps to keep everyone healthy. Our patients are at the forefront of our minds, and we want to do our best for you. At Elkins Dental, we’ve always practiced accepted safety precautions and kept our office to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and that will never change.
Well, it’s good to be back at the office! Like Dr. Elkins said, it’s nice to get back into our routines and see our patients again!
This month, I want to share with you some of the things you can expect from your next visit to Elkins Dental. While most things will look the same, you may notice some important changes. We’re taking extra precautions to keep you and our team healthy and safe during this time. Firstly, we are closely watching the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and following all of their guidelines. We are staggering appointment times so patients aren’t arriving at the same time and there are fewer people in the office. To limit the number of people in the office, we’re also asking patients not to bring in extra escorts. It’s the best thing for everyone right now. We’re asking patients to use their best judgement. If they feel they are at risk or have been exposed to the coronavirus, please keep others in mind and reschedule your reservation.
-Kalie and Caryn –Kalie
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