Having thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s National Day of Unplugging at Wapatusset Farms (see "Get Your Amish On"), the folks at TMG have decided to extend their vows for a few more days. (Plus, it’s taking longer than anticipated for the fleet of carrier pigeons and rehabilitated seagulls to deliver the hand-cranked letterpress tabloids.)
Unbathed and unshaven, staff members say unplugged feels pretty darn good and want to spread the word.
Inspired by a new line of newfangled products by Reboot—including cell phone sleeping bags and phonekerchiefs (made with silver fibers that block incoming calls and texts), and a smartphone app that, ironically, alerts plugged-in friends to let them know that you’re unplugging—TMG product designers have come up with some ingenious anti-tech solutions of their own:
Smartphone Satchel
This handsome black burlap tote has six traditional buttons, a complicated hook-and-eye closure, and a pair of suspender clasps. Once a smartphone is securely stowed inside, it takes even the most dexterous set of teenage fingers at least three-and-a-half minutes to get to a text or phone call.
Blackberry Bonnet
Designed for women who need both hands free to cook, clean, till the soil, and work day and night for the ungrateful men around them. Tuck your Blackberry or iPhone discreetly into the bonnet pouch atop your braided bun. Comes in choice of white or black, with straight pins or snaps (zippers not available).
Burlap Bloomers
Trade in your teen’s or spouse’s modern undergarments for some of our handmade, heavy-weight garb, and there’s no chance they’ll ever end up in one of those “sexting” controversies on the six o’clock news. Bloomers, boxers, petticoats and camisoles available in worsted wool, goat skin, and insulated burlap.
Tin-Can Phone & Carrying Case
Make a statement with this low-tech throwback. Wear it tossed over your shoulder or tuck it safely in our binocular bag-style tote.
Place orders in Comments bar below. Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery by carrier pigeon or seagull; 6-8 months via horse and buggy (sorry, we only have one).
- reported by overworked female reporter/yarn spinner/letterpress operator