Quarantine Cocktail Parties

Apéritifs en lockdown

Forward a few months to July 17, 2020

We’ve done several of these in addition to my regular geek groups that have been meeting for 8 years on live video every week. We’re beginning to see “Zoom fatigue”, as everyone has had time to do this a few times. Truth be told, though, things are coming back to crisis level and it might be a good idea to set up regular social meetings and stay home as much as possible.

Original article from March 21st, 2020

It’s been official for days: we are in a pandemic. Slowly, most governments have issued order limiting all outings and mandating that those who can must work at home. Those whose work can’t be accomplish from home, cannot work, except in certain specified realms. Once home-based, whether working, out of work, young or elderly, going out for social occasions is strictly forbidden. How do we interact with friends and family under these drastic but necessary measures?

Technology as a solution

We live in a time where Internet access is widespread, especially when smartphones are included. In the USA and many other countries, Internet providers (ISP) have pledged to avoid throttling and usage limits. There has never been a better time to reach out to friends and family. First and foremost, to see how they are coping, do those in the most susceptible cases, the elderly parents and grandparents or those with serious medical…