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Maythinee Washington (41) joins her friend Wanphen McIntosh (76) to remember and share stories about her late mother, Somporn Bhukeaw Foy.

Dinah Mathews Sours (87) shares memories with her son, Christopher Sours (63), about her childhood experiences and journey from England to the United States during World War II.

Friends Dr. Rosemary Henrich (80) and Lisa Gibson (60) discuss Lisa's time as a caregiver to her father Mr. Leroy Gibson.

Helene Van Manen (64) and her husband Dave Van Manen (67) share stories from their lives as they detail their love, their family, and their journey westward from Brooklyn, New York, to Beulah, Colorado.

Friends and colleagues Benjamin "Ben" Hickey (41) and Richard Landry (85) discuss Richard's multifaceted artistic career and their life in New York City.

Amber Norkett (46) has a conversation with her mother Patricia "Pat" Norkett (70) about growing up, courtship, working, raising children, and volunteering.

Justin Chavez (40) has a conversation with his mother, Delva Vasquez Chavez (73), about her family background, upbringing, life in Belize, travel stories, and love for family members.

Former librarian and branch manager, Jane Richardson [no age given], shares a conversation with her friends Dr. Claire Davies [no age given] and Patty Dominguez [no age given] about Jane's experiences and perspectives as a librarian. They also talk about...

Coworkers and friends Tomas Rodriguez Gaspar (73) and Felicia Wilson (45) discuss memories of their mothers, mental health, and grief.

Friends Beth Brockman Miller (56) and Ermyn King (70) talk about the impact of the Chautauqua Institution on their lives. They reflect on some of their memories of growing up at Chautauqua and the sense of community that they have...

Mary Crocco (68) shares a story with her friend Kevin Buckley (67) about an unhoused woman that helped her when her car broke down.

Mother and daughter Rose Tonti (101) and Mary Miller (62) discuss their family’s history and immigration from Italy to the United States during World War II.

Madaha Kinsey-Lamb (73) sits down with friend and colleague Egeria Bennett (72) to speak about the early days of Mind-Builders -- a non-profit arts education center located in Bronx. They reflect on the obstacles they faced, how they chose teachers...

Spouses, Jeanne Wiebenga (76) and Jane Stirniman (90), speak about how they met and their relationship to the Chautauqua Institution.