What is a podcast?, asked my husband.
Although I have heard the term I couldn't really give an answer, so of course turned to Wikipedia. As you do.
They tell me..
'A podcast is an episodic series of digital files that a user can download on a personal device and listen to at a time of his own choosing'
The word recently came up in conversation with dear friends whom we have known for many years. They now live in Herefordshire after many years in Cornwall, and of course we miss them.
Knowing that my very sight impaired husband uses one of these to listen to Talking books.....
our friends decided that they would send a regular 'chat' from them to us. Sometimes it's family news, sometimes general, but the ones my husband loves are the 'walks'.
The chat, or now as we think we can call it, the podcast, comes on a small memory stick which slots into the player.
We are so privileged to have such kindness and it is always a special day when the postman comes with a 'chat'! It's almost like having our friends close at hand.
I have no idea why there is a white background.
11 comments:
What a lovely thing to do for you! It sounds wonder-full!
This story is so heartening! It is such a thoughtful and beautiful thing to do, using the wonders of modern technology!
What a lovely thing for your friends to do. How enjoyable for both you and your husband.
What a great idea!! I can imagine how lovely it is for your husband (and yourself) to listen to these podcasts especially the walks with lovely commentary.
That is such a thoughtful action, bringing so much joy. Regarding the white background - this MIGHT be caused if you type your post elsewhere [eg in word] and then paste it into your blog format. It often happens if people copy&paste a poem or something from another source. The easiest way to deal with it is to select all the text you want to paste, and then click "clear formatting" in the 'style' options. Then you should be able to paste it without white backgrounds. But I am guessing here, based on my own blog format - it might have another cause!!
Like everyone else has said, what a thoughtful and lovely gift from your friends. Such a very special and welcome use of technology.
Blessings, Linda
What a sweet and loving thing for your friends to do.
God bless.
That is so thoughtful of your friends. We enjoy podcasts by good Bible teachers. Happy March to you.
oh that is so special! how wonderful!!! I am so glad. We are still praying for you and your Husband!
What a lovely way to enjoy the world with your friends sharing their walks with you.
That is such a special thing for them to do!
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