This I Believe Response
I understand, now, that podcasting isn’t just to record boring speeches for students to listen to and write essays about. It can be purely fun, educational, or a way to communicate important information to people. I noticed that the technology is pretty good. It felt like the people giving the speech were actually talking right next to me, and the clarity was surprising. I listened to two “This I Believe” essays. They were “Teaching a New Dog Old Tricks” and “Living in the Here and Now.” I decided to listen to these because for one thing, I like dogs, and for another, I have a problem with thinking too much. About what I did, what to do, etc, without actually living in the present. What stood out to me was how important the speakers were. One was a lawyer and another a CEO. In other words, not crusty old college professors. The things I thought were memorable were how in both cases, the person had their life changed. What was most effective about the speeches was how the speeches were almost always meant to teach you something, without actually saying it to you.
March 28th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Ronney,
Congratulations on getting the message out of the podcasts you listened to. And your words can also change someone’s life!
May 1st, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I listened to this speech a few times and it really made me think about my own life. In a second, everything in my life could end. That’s probably what you felt when your dad died. I know that we aren’t the best of friends or anything like that but I just want you to know that I’m sorry for your fathers death. This speech really made me open my eyes and look at things that mean a lot in my life. This was a very good essay and I hope to read more of your essays.