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October 23, 2006
Little Did You Know
I'll bet you didn't know how important Public Radio has been for me. There are certain aspects of my upbringing that I proudly cite as important (and sometimes a little unusual) influences. The list includes: having grown up on 10 acres; having used power tools since I was a child; having learned how to sew well; having eaten delicious, beautiful and exotic foods; having lived in a forest and with snow; having driven a tractor; having built things by hand; having grown food in a garden; having been able to see the stars every night; etc.
I attribute my introduction and love for Public Radio to my Dad. Saturday mornings were often spent tinkering around in the garage, listening to Car Talk. Another garage favorite was A Prairie Home Companion. Also, during high school, every morning during the drive into town we always listened to Capital Public Radio for NPR. The little morning jingle of NPR and the familiar voices of Garrison Keillor and Tom and Ray Magliozzi will always evoke happy memories of time spent with Dad.
This American Life is another Public Radio show that I listened to growing up. And the primary motivation behind this post is to announce my joy upon learning that the This American Life podcast is now free! (As tender and special a memory it might illicit, I will not spent $1 a show.) So should you feel to join in on a special part of the Public Radio world, go to www.thislife.org or find the podcast through iTunes and sign up to get the show each week. Public Radio may have a rather nerdy reputation, but know that as long as I get reception I'll tune in.
Posted by libbystokes at October 23, 2006 04:11 PM