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An interview with my dad, John Norris, speaking to my 11th grade High School History students at San Dieguito High School Academy in Encinitas, California in May 2018. My students had prepared questions after studying about the Cold War era...

This was just a short interview with my little sister about what inspires her life and her interests.

We discussed the differences between childhood aspirations and current ones. We also discussed how Katy’s goals have evolved throughout the years and why they have changed.

Lynn shares with Sarah her experience of going to the 1965 Presidential Inauguration, of attending Northwestern in Chicago in 1965-1969 during the campus uprisings, and recognizing the importance of living in diverse places with water roots.

Agasne Bragado is a 17 year old who lives for the arts, also my twin sister. She is who I would call the smart twin, always pursuing better grades and academics. Ever since she was little she was into art,...

Jeny Amaya (27) talks with her friend Ines Garcia [no age given] about Ines' cultural roots, upbringing and overcoming her struggles with Multiple Sclerosis.

A reflection of life in Sausalito in 1969. High school hangouts at the "drive -in," drag racing with the "Marin Gear Men," the Altamont Free Concert, and the live music of San Francisco in the late 60's.

There was a time where there were no Starbucks, no crazy bars, no “trendy”  places. It was in this period of time where Nicholas’s father’s Deli strived in its prime. In November of 2017, at the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort in...

Mary moved to San Francisco as a 27 year old in the 1960s. She shares stories about that move, going to the South to be a part of voter registration and marching for civil rights, her travels to South America...

My Dad explains his life changing relationship with the arts and the impact that learning to write music had on his creativity and sense of self worth.

Judy shares what she sees changing in SF currently and how her own life changed with involvement in the 1968 SF State strike, joining the women's movement, and going to Cuba in 1973.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to his friend Christopher Sousa (53) about being an artist in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

interview with my mom Kat Kraus artist, traveler, and world peacemaker.

I forgot to mention the movies I did I loved it about 20 movies and commercials and meet everyone in the business

I found out more about my mother’s past living her young adult life in San Francisco and her connection to the art scene.