“My cousin told me peanut butter was made of hippopotamus guts.”

Marilyn is my mom and is from Ohio. She grew up by Youngstown. In this interview I ask her about her childhood. I also learn about our family traditions and hear stories about her life.

Me, My Mom, and I: A Story of Timeless Traditions, Memories, and Influence

I, Elise Spenner, interviewed my mother about crucial aspects of her life. Our conversation began with her childhood, with family traditions, with the interesting stories from our past. Her favorite memories all revolve around shared moments with family, in nature,...

Uncle Gary Lazzara: From the Past to the Future

After over 10 years of pancake-filled breakfasts and festive holidays with him, Felicity finally decided it was time to give back. For the first time in a long time coming, she decided to put her Uncle Gary in the spotlight....

Karen Sher bakes Challah with Love
September 10, 2023 App Interview

Karen Sher’s mom gifted her a challah recipe when she was 31 and starting a family. She has been using this recipe ever since. And she bakes each Challah with Love.

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John Hutchinson and Kate Wofford

Friends and colleagues John Hutchinson (58) and Kate Wofford (45) share a conversation on their careers as conservationists, the milestones they've achieved, and the work that's up ahead.

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Dario Morell and Dario Morell

Dario Morell (57) talks with son Dario Gabriel Morell “Gabriel” (20) about coming to the U.S. at the age of ten, and their visit to Cuba 47 years later to meet long-lost family.

About Mom by Son

Life of Mom. We covered topics involving upbringings, childhood, religion & a lot more.

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Brenda Teals and Patty Jo Austin

Friends Brenda Teals (82) and Patty Jo Austin (80) share and recall memories of their lives and time in Moses Lake, Washington. They also talk about their experiences as educators and their involvement in the Columbia Basin Allied Arts and...

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Sara Wall and Cliff Wall

Sara Wall (42) interviews her father Cliff Wall [no age given] about his work in the automobile industry, Cliff discussing their family business' progression over four generations starting with his grandfather.

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Ari Tenorio and LaShon Cate

Pueblo relatives Ari Tenorio (Kuu’Trii’Tee) (27) and LaShon Cate (KatiMeé) (34) of the Pueblo of San Felipe talk about their experiences farming as Pueblo women and reflect on how to continue engaging youth in learning to farm.

Heritage Project I: Torin Nill

I learned a lot about who mia is and where she is from. There were a lot of deep and meaningful topics.

JUDITH SPEKTOR

"I love the anticipation of the seasons." Judith - never Judy - met Barry Benepe in 1984. Soon into the relationship, he brought her up to the crumbling old house on Van Vlierden Road. It gave her pause, but Judith...

Getting to Know my Future Sister-in-Law.

Today I sit down and talk to my soon to be sister in law and we talk on several different topics. Some include her religious beliefs, when she knew my brother was the one, and advice she would give her...