Lucas Miller and Patrick Miller

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

The Great Thanksgiving listen

My grandma and I talked about how it was growing up in her life and how it was compared to my life. We also talked about slavery and how it impacted her life. We compared my childhood to here and...

ARUNA PATIL – CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOLING IN INDIA

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.

Grandma Kaminski talks about her childhood

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...

Scott Beauchamp looks back on his life

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...

"So I caused a little trouble coming into the world too"
December 8, 2022 App Interview

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...

Mason Cohen and Phillip McFarland

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

My dad’s experience with substance abuse.

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...

Samyuktha Mahadevan and Preetima Moteea

[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’...

Summertime conversation with my Grandma T and my young kids

My Father's mom, Lavern Tomchak was known to everyone as "Grandma T." She passed away in the spring of 2017 after living every moment honest, frank, and hard working. This is my young kids Quinn (Age 6), and Oliver (Age...

Advice from Grandma: Caitlyn D'Bella and Virginia Cooley

Caitlyn D'Bella (22) talks to her grandmother, Virginia (77), about relationship advice and what makes an "ideal" relationship.

A chance to reflect

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...

Too Many Mice

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)

Brady Sih and his father Ping Sih talking about growing up and coming to America

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

Auntie-Grandma Jewel (sibling #7)

In the midst of the pandemic my family has been blessed with new life. I spoke with my Aunt Jewel about the experience of becoming a great-grandma during the outbreak. I thought I knew my aunt pretty well but this...

Christine Schmidt

Christine Schmidt: 2020-05-24 16:33:52 Albert Schmidt (94) and Kathryn Schmidt (91) interviewed by their daughter Christine Schmidt (66) about recent changes in their lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They draw from early life experiences with solitude and...

Heta Shah and aunt Nilima Shah

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.

Emma Cortes and Carmela Cortes

Emma Cortes (16) and her mother Carmela Cortes (47) discuss what it was like when Carmela had a stroke 9 years ago. Emma was freshly 8 years old when these events took place and Carmela was 39. They talk about...

Tina Girdwood and Alex Wu

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...

Robert Resnick and Audrey Resnick

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).