Arnaldo Salinas and Liz Velez-Salinas
Recorded
August 22, 2023
Archived
August 22, 2023
57:40 minutes
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Id:
lmn004006
Description
Husband and wife Arnaldo "13" Salinas (62) and Liz Velez-Salinas (48) talk about their marriage, their upbringings, and the values that they have instilled in their children. Together, they reflect on how Liz's terminal cancer diagnosis has impacted their approach to life.Subject Log / Time Code
Liz Velez-Salinas (LVS) talks about her childhood. She reflects on how, as a young adult, her thinking changed about getting married and having kids.
LVS and Arnaldo "13" Salinas (AS) talk about being on the same page as parents. They reflect on the values they instilled in their children.
AS talks about his upbringing in New York and in Puerto Rico.
LVS and AS talk about how they connected with the Queens Night Market community.
AS talks about the Guardian Angels and reflects on the communities of which he feels part.
LVS talks about her relationship to her faith.
LVS and AS talk about how they have dealt with difficult times in their marriage.
LVS and AS talk about LVS's diagnosis and reflect on how it has impacted them.
LVS and AS talk about their children's career trajectories and their involvement in the family business.
LVS talks about what life after death means to her.
LVS remembers her father and reflects on her connection to him.
AS shares his favorite memory of his father-in-law. He reflects on going to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
They reflect on how their family has become a strong support system.
LVS and AS talk about how they first met.
LVS talks about what birthdays mean to her in the wake of her diagnosis.
LVS and AS talk about what they want their children to know.
Participants
- Arnaldo Salinas
- Liz Velez-Salinas