Thread: What's everyone doing with all this spare time we have while locked down

... i just found a website that converts todays date and time into Stardate time

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*mutter mutter* sanity, the final frontier *mutter mutter*

You're survival guide for staying at home. [ hope this works] Check out the dancing Zoo keeper.

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https://theconversation.createsend1.com/t/ViewEmail/r/704E557F6B12255A2540EF23F30FEDED Looks like that didn't work so, with apologies, I'll try this.

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A survival guide for staying at home
Just because we're in the midst of a global pandemic doesn't mean we don't deserve time for ourselves. Not only is the COVID-19 crisis unprecedented, it's pushed us to spend more time apart, alone and inside. So today, let's not talk about anything grim, and instead focus on you.
In this newsletter, we're providing some evidence-based ways to stay sane, keep calm and get through the next however many months of isolation. Whether you're mourning the loss of your daily gym routine or simply overwhelmed by COVID-news and advice, it's going to be OK. Just remember that...
Tiny moments of pleasure help
Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, whatever you think about the pandemic, the economy, or your compatriots, a tiny part of you knows you could do with a bit of pleasure right now. According to psychology lecturer Dr Desirée Kozlowski, finding everyday pleasures in times like these can offset the consequences of stress or negative events.
Read the full story from Dr Kozlowki here. She gives you full permission to run, play and be silly with your pets, enjoy a cup of tea in the sunshine, plant some tomato seeds and watch something grow. Sing. Dance. Delight someone with your kindness. In her words, "This is our time to be here. Savour."

Keeping fit
While self-isolation measures are necessary, our bodies and minds still need exercise to function well, prevent weight gain and keep the spirits up during these challenging times. Read the full story here.

All you need is music

Singing away the coronavirus blues: making music in a time of crisis reminds us we belong

Hidden women of history: Sonia Revid created public health ballet at the height of ‘dance fever’






Virtual catch-ups, book groups and wine nights

Virtual meetings, from work chats to reading groups, have become commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic. But if you’re finding communication feels different in this setting, you’re not alone. We asked media and communication lecturer Tauel Harper the best way to transfer your regular book club, wine night or catch-up to online.
PS. Every day The Conversation team is taking part in a 2.30pm quiz, hosted by our Multimedia editor Wes Mountain. As you can see, we're doing it remotely and online ☝️




6 months worth of reading, listening and watching

We need ways of getting our culture hit from home - whether we’re sick, caring for others, playing it safe or just facing limited external options.
We asked our experts for recommendations to help arts lovers stay connected. Read their suggestions here.
4 experts share their gardening ideas
Just because you're at home doesn’t mean you can’t find pleasure in nature or help the environment.
Here, a behavioural science expert, a botanist, an environment media expert and an entomologist suggest easy ways to connect with nature in your garden (or on your balcony) while staying safe in isolation.
14 art & culture links
COVID-19 is dragging some arts institutions into the 21st century. Others are already well down this path. There are some things we win and some we lose when culture goes online, but for now, here are a bunch of links you can enjoy today.

Australian Book Industry Awards will be awarded online, as will the Stella Prize for female authors.

Europeana Collections are celebrating Women’s History Month.

Club Quarantine is where DJ D-Nice or Derrick Jones from 90s hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions is spinning tracks for 100,000+ viewers.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea is showing "meet the curators chats" on YouTube.

Born to Boogie Dance Connection is hosting much-needed online grooves!

Karaoke Camp uses Zoom to connect singers worldwide.

Melbourne Museum has virtual tours of the Phar Lap, dinosaur and First Peoples displays.

Social Distancing Festival is drawing live streaming performances together in one place.

Google Art and Culture Explore collections from around the world, from the British Museum to Macchu Pichu.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain is the place for Mark Rothco, Jeff Koons and Richard Serra.

Nowadays live music lounge in New York is streaming DJs online.

Rijksmuseum is home to Dutch masters: Vermeer’s Milkmaid, Van Gogh’s Self-portrait and Rembrandt’s most well-known painting: The Night Watch.

Zoos Victoria’s Animal House is livestreaming lions, giraffes, snow leopards cubs, penguins and the occasional dancing zoo keeper.

well the kids here still wanted to go on holdiays ...... so ........




I could have the next 6months off and not run out of jobs to do around the house (it would help if someone gave me big chunks of $$$$ to aid in this though )

Get a friend to initiate a Just Giving Page.

I wonder if Blazeaid will be halted because of the virus.
They just did a great job helping friends replace fences on their property. It would be a pity if other people were denied similar help.
So many rural people have been kicked by the drought, fires and floods and now this is yet another blow just when they were trying to rebuild. Its really tragic.

Originally Posted by Arapiles

Nope, had it on Thursday.

Get mine next Tuesday.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

I'm interested in finding out what short term crops you guys can grow.....unless you are thinking longer term than me. It takes weeks from seeds to seedlings , then weeks more to produce anything of edible size.

Here ya go. My favourite you tube gardener. 5 vegetables too easy to grow. Self sufficient me


YouTube

Originally Posted by Saitch

We have food, beer, wine and a very fine Port or two, ......

I'm on my way.