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Stories of how our family came to be

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

Juliet Casanova (49) shares a conversation with her spouse, Geoffrey Howard (54), about Asian American identity, being in an interracial relationship, and the memories they share.

I interviewed my best friend Harrison, 19 years old, he is a Native American from the Cherokee tribe. I asked him questions about kind people he’s met, if he has any regrets, and he expresses his desire to follow and...

This interview was conducted by Vivek Kudva. His father, Yogish Kudva, participated in the interview. They discussed Yogish's life.

Interviewing my mother about the concept of love, and her opinions on the importance of it, as well as the philosophy surrounding it.

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...

"My dad was a carpenter, my mother's name is Mary and I have no illusions that I'm Jesus Christ," says Paulist Father Frank Desiderio in this interview with Jennifer Szweda Jordan conducted for The Paulist Fathers in Lake George, New...

Stella Charbonneau (16) interviews David Charbonneau (47) about his job, childhood and experience raising a family.

JoAn Peters (55) and her husband Tom Peters (70) open up together about their decision to have an abortion during their relationship, their marriage and what their family looks like now.

Tom (67) and Jerri (65), husband and wife, talk about their lives together and how their love and work lives have helped them overcome mental illness.

Talk about your whirlwind romances. Keith Dick shares the story of how he met Sheryl and convinced her to marry him and move to Japan. All within the course of two weeks. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in 2017.

I am interviewing my Grandfather Mike, he is a great inspiration to me, and supports my love of cars. He is a great man and I hope he lives many more years.

My mom, Mary, shares her story of coming to America and raising 5 children while still preserving her culture. She highlights her life becoming an immigrant to America for the purpose of better opportunity for her family. The interview includes...

Father Frank DeSiano calls himself a "lifer." He entered the Paulist junior seminary as a teenager. That was more than 45 years ago. He's a noted leader in evangelization or sharing of the Catholic faith. Father Frank has been the...

Dorothy Garza (63) interviews her friend Sidney Davis (75) about how he beat cancer, what it was like being incarcerated for over 30 years, and the ways in which God influences his daily life.

Madeline St. Pierre (17) interviews her mother, Kristin Tomaiolo (46), about her past experiences, relationships, and her childhood. The interview also touched upon the challenges that she has overcome throughout her life, as well as the indescribable bond that she...

Peggy Collinsmith (63) interviews her friend Sister Caroline Sullivan O.P. (79) about her childhood, growing up in the United Kingdom, civic dialogue, and Caroline’s work within her religion.

May Moe Tun (22) interviews her friend and colleague, Toya Williams (49), about her relationship with cooking, something she learned from her mother growing up. Toya also describes her journey navigating health and disability while reflecting on the importance of...

Allan is the recipient of the 2021 nursing Leadership Award and a conversation ensues that provides Allan an opportunity to share his story and view on leadership, philosophy, nursing career, and discrimination towards being gay.

Julie shares with Storey about her introduction to The Mount, her volunteer experience and the resident experiences that touched her.

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...

One Small Step partners Kath Van Winkle (66) and Barron Evans (68) have a conversation about their mutual desire for clarity in political conversations, politics in their communities and families, and the role of faith in their viewpoints.

Therese and Kurt tell how they met 34 years ago and how they both became math teachers and the importance of the Christian faith and family.

 This is an interview where Stanley Dunn and Kimberly Dunn do a wonderful interview. Stanley asks his mother very great questions and she has even better answers. They discuss things about family and about her past and also just about...