interview with mom (florence catania)

My mom and I talked mostly about her childhood and what her life was like since she lived in France and England. I also learned a lot about my grandparents and what their life was like.

Evin Roldan and her mother, Mary, speak about the significance of birthdays and what an ideal birthday would look like.

The following interview between daughter Evin Roldan and mother Mary Roldan was conducted on November 29, 2020. The two discuss the significance of birthdays, focusing on Mary’s ideologies surrounding the holiday. Mary shares stories from her favorite birthday, which happened...

JB and Gunter

Brothers-in-law and best pals Jonathan and Gunter discuss childhood on opposite sides of World War II.

"We Were Reunited"

Melina Plummer (16, Grandaughter) and Maureen McCarthy (58, Grandmother) Discuss a multitude of topics. Being a single mother and being the first generation of Women to work full time is tough. Maureen has lived through a lot and has a...

Made In Asia

Debbie shares her childhood of growing up in Indonesia to starting a family and becoming a wife in America.

The Story of Hilmar de Moraes Part 2

Hear the story of Hilmar de Moraes, from childhood stories to achieving his job. Listen to his viewpoints and his wisdom. Pay close attention to his knowledge on the society and how to self-educate. Escute a história de Hilmar de...

David MacDonald talks about his early years, teaching in England, and appendicitis.

My grandpa was born in Nova Scotia moved to ashtabula Ohio, grew up there and didn't like school except college. He went to Europe instead of being drafted for the army, taught French even thought he was not very qualified....