Behind the Orange Curtain

Financial perspectives and OC realizations by Armond Herndon and Anita Coleman who became friends at Irvine Rotary.

Growing up in a California town and loving life in Orange County

Grandparents history and parents lives . High school romance and marriage . Teaching life and volunteer life. Stories about Phil. Legacy wishes.

Conversation Between Avra and Al
December 19, 2019 App Interview

Avra and Al talk about our lives in Orange County and significant moments in our life.

Irvine: From Minority to Majority

Two women who grew up in Irvine share how their experiences as Asian Americans evolved with the city.

Todd and Diane Kennedy, Cancer Journey

Todd Kennedy, a City of Hope cancer patient and his wife of 30 years, Diane, have lived in Orange County for 21 years. They share their cancer journey and why they are so thrilled that City of Hope is expanding...

My story

Parents coming from Hungary, moving to upland, involvement in the environmental movement in OC, husband, son and grandchildren

Chennai Vaasis in the OC

"Vaasis" is a Tamil word that means residents. Two long term residents of the OC and American citizens, formerly South Indian natives of the city of Chennai (Madras), discuss parental and ethnic influences, arranged marriages, and how immigrant cultures and...

Seven Boxes: Celebrating the Strength to Move On

Dr. Bobbi Alba shares her new inspirational memoir about multiple sudden atypical losses. Topics include: cancer, loss of child, domestic violence, mental illness, homelessness, alcoholism, pet loss, transgender youth, and leaving a living legacy.

A step-son’s conversation with his dad.

Boomer fathers and millennial sons, in general, have a hard time communicating and relating to one another (#OKBoomer). Complicating things further, include the natural hurdle of having no blood relation, and you have the makings of an interesting conversation. This...

New to Orange County

Melissa and Renee talk about stories they care about in Orange County during commutes

Airstream Adventures

Brent and Sue are co-workers and this adventure gave them the opportunity to learn more about each other.

Seasonal Changes of Life

Two journalism students talking about growing up, first loves and heartbreaks, and future hopes.

Father Daughter talk music and dare I say “The Nasty’s”

From El Salvador to NYU to “God”? Listen to how the love of music bounded us from now to our next generation.