My Parents

My parents who have been married 17 years describe the first time they met, their first date, marriage, and when they decided to have kids.

From Mexico to The USA, Lessons My Grandma Learned Along the Way

My grandma talks about the lessons she values most, memories that make her who she is today, and funny stories about our family and it’s past.

“We’re living for the moment.”

Adrian Sanchez and Edna Zarate met as sophomores in high school in Baytown, Texas. They hit it off right away and have been together ever since. Now both 28, their marriage may not be the traditional variety, but it's the...

Gran at Thanksgiving 2017

Being a mother, what she wants grandkids to know. Life with Grandad. Faith.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen – Haniya Parakkavetty

In this interview, conducted on December 8th, 2019 in Dallas, Texas, Haniya Parakkavetty (16) interviews her mother, Shabana Hameed (40) about her childhood abroad and her experiences while moving to the United States. Mrs.Hameed shares her stories about her childhood...

Valentine’s Day 2018 interview with Chris -Part 3

Part 3 of my Valentine’s Day interview with my husband, Chris Barton.

Dorothy Wright enlightens her granddaughter Christian on what her life has been like over the years.

Dorothy explained what her life was like growing up in the late thirties and early forties. She explained her feelings towards raising her children, and shared some of her own childhood experiences.

Aiden Fisher and his grandmother Janie Bishop talk about life in Corpus Christi, Texa

In this interview, conducted in May 2022 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Aiden Fisher (15) interviews his grandmother Janie Bishop (75) about her past, and present. Miss.Bishop shared stories about her involvement with her grandchild, son, and other prominent family members....

Interview with my Great Grandmother: Lorene Neill

My Great-Grandmother tells about her life as she grew up through the Great Depression and her life during the 1900s. She is 87 and she shares her experiences from her life.