C. "Mondello" Browner and Aiden Browner
Recorded
March 23, 2024
Archived
March 23, 2024
43:22 minutes
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Id:
ddf000668
Description
C. "Mondello" Browner (60) and his son Aiden Browner (19) remember Mondello's mother, their individual college experiences, and look ahead to Aiden's future as he continues his education.Subject Log / Time Code
C. "Mondello" Browner (C) shares memories of his mother and her involvement with various churches and a Cub Scout troop. Aiden Browner (A) remembers her obituary and a story about a poem she wrote.
C shares when and why he started writing poetry. He also describes how his subject matter has shifted throughout the years.
C remembers Jesse Jackson visiting his campus and why he was slightly disappointed by his presence. He then describes a mistake he made with his student group.
A shares what his experience has been like on campus at the University at Buffalo.
C shares his concerns about A going to college. A shares which clubs and classes he has enjoyed while at school.
A remembers a business camp experience he took part in.
A thinks about what he may like to do post college.
C shares his hopes for A's future. He also remembers a vision he had when A was sick.
A talks about his love for playing the guitar. C shares more about his work as a GIS analyst.
A asks C how he met his mother. C shares how they met and why it took them some time before they started dating.
A talks about going to church while in college and what he appreciates about the experience.
C reflects on how the community has been an anchor for him, especially during the time of the death of his mother.
Participants
- C. "Mondello" Browner
- Aiden Browner