This post was written for Five Minute Friday.
Word prompt--ENABLE
Five minutes to free write about it.
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Eons ago when computers first came into being, I worked as a programmer on a large IBM 360/20 that required a whole room to stand in. I loved my job and wished they made a computer small enough to have at home.
Who would have thought that down the pike not only would we have desktops and laptops, but with the advent of cell phones, a computer small enough to fit in one's pocket?
Technology has made some pretty incredible advances, for which I am truly thankful--especially during this pandemic. Thanks to Zoom, I can have face to face contact with family and friends, continue to participate in groups I used to be a part of before isolation, and even have in-person telemed visits with my doctor.
As for Livestream, I am grateful beyond words for the doors it has opened for me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine there would come a day when distance would no longer be a barrier, and I would be able to attend live church services, concerts, graduations, or any other event around the globe, in the comfort of my own home. Who would have thought?
And i bet you are your own computer repair person too!
ReplyDeleteI wish.
DeleteI have been wanting to attend an Orthodox service in one of those big huge cathedrals. We don't have any close by. Hmm... I can Livestream! Thanks for the idea. 🙂
ReplyDeleteAmazing what has happened with technology from the time I was a kid. I remember when computers filled a room, and now I use a laptop!
ReplyDeleteI was a computer programmer too but not on the mainframes. I worked on a minicomputer in the 80s! Technology certainly has come a long way - we didn't use a mouse back then and our dumb terminals were monochromatic!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing the strides technology has made, and I am so grateful!
ReplyDeleteWe have attended weddings and funerals this year thanks to this technology. And kept in touch with family and friends. Did you ever watch the Man from Uncle? I remember large rooms with floor to ceiling computers with wheels whirling around and thinking goodness, that's amazing!
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments exactly...who would have thought?
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful for all of these advancements, especially during these difficult times.
Thanks for your visit to my blog. I appreciate it.
Sue
Yes, me too, very thankful. I'm surprised when my old brain understands the new technology ... keeps us young, yes?
ReplyDeleteGod bless your day! (FMF#23)