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I interviewed Stan Meadows for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Patrick Miller (56) provides some insights on how different the family norms were when he was a child.

I interviewed my mom (Lisa Koon) from my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed in artfully ask questions can lead to enriching in writing stories. Frank...

Aruna Patil (68) talks with her son, Akshay (39) about her parents, growing up in various cities (Mumbai, New Delhi, Wellington) in India, and attending medical school.

Gin Lai Kwei Yee (PoPo 93) talks with her only granddaughter Jacqueline C. Larriva (36) who was raised by her PoPo for a majority of her life. Jacque interviews her PoPo about life and growing up in Guangdong (formerly Canton)...

[Recorded Monday, July 17, 2023] Samyuktha (25) and Preetima (25) have a One Small Conversation in Charlottesville. Samyuktha is Programs Manager at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and has experience in politics, campaigning, and grassroots organizing. Preetima has 5+ years’...

Candidate: Xeng Relationship: Older brother Age: 18 Growing up in a household with 3 brothers and just one sister, was quite awkward. I mean we knew each other, but we never really had the time to bond with each other...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Seema Gupte, born and raised in India, talks about her childhood living between her family’s farm and in the city. After immigrating to America, she adjusted to the many cultural differences. Once she moved to...

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

This interview is between Raiven Vargas, 17, and her great grandmother, Anna Azran, 79. She recalls events from Raivens childhood and gives her feelings regarding family. They discuss how grateful they are for family, and Anna shares her wisdom. She...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Janis Baron, a teacher, principal, trainer and entrepreneur, shares her extraordinary life and the life lessons she has learned along the way.

Scott Beauchamp (53) talks with his daughter, Jenna Beauchamp (15) about his life growing up, which includes his best and worst memories. Also, he talks about what his goals were for his life, and whether or not he had any...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Domino Physicist Peter Bloom reflects about his life from his childhood in Newton to learning to be an effective and impactful educator.

Andover Stories of American Identity: a conversation with Janet Hamlin about her extraordinary childhood and life that gives her perspective to be compassionate and passionate.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mrs. Valorie Tillman Davis, former student of Rosa T. Beard and a founding member of the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club in 1963.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: With 5 generations in Andover and as a descendant of slaves, Heidi Lawrence sits down with me to talk about her life and legacy. Her family is one of the five original African-American families to...

Mason Cohen, a high school student, discusses the childhood and childhood experiences for one of his educators, Phillip McFarland (Mr.McFarland).

DSW in conversation with MJA, TFR, WCS, PMR PMR Jr and son SDW - Casa Mimi; VP's continued; Akron Ortho Legacy; Surgical techniques (BGE/Akron Dome); Evolution of resident teaching; Denny terms; Ian McNabb

My father and I decided to talk about his personal experiences with alcoholism and drugs, a story which has been important and informative to me for as long as I’ve known it, and that I wanted to share with other...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Long-term Andover resident Tina Girdwood shares her impactful life and dedication to helping her community, from founding the Andover Recycling Program, being a school committee member, and eventually leading the initiative to start the Andover...

Bob Resnick (87) talked with his daughter-in-law Audrey Resnick (61) about his childhood memories in Los Angeles, his courtship and marriage to Renee, and his experiences in the Navy Reserve, stationed in Hawaii (while Hawaii was still a territory).

Brady Sih (52) talks with his father Ping Sih (82) about his childhood and moving from China to HK to Taiwan, back to HK and then to Kansas and ultimately the Bay Area: 2022-10-23 22:55:39

Chloe Jennings(15) listens to her mom, Alex Jennings(49) as she tells a childhood memory of her first pet that was a disaster. (Image featured: Chloe at a young age with her mom, Alex)

Heta Shah (18) has a candid dialogue with her aunt Nilima Shah (53) about her lifetime experiences, and how they have shaped her life as it is today.

Jennifer Lind, granddaughter of Rosa T. Beard, talks with Mr. Baker Rouseau, a former Escort for the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club and the 2020 Mr. Escort winner.