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Mary Sloper (78) talks to Shawn Sorbom (28) about going to boarding school at age 5 in Imperial Valley, Californiia, her Croatian mother, and her career as a nurse.

Evaine Kirkland (21) and his mother Tara Kirkland-Rainey (61) talk about becoming an adopted family and how Evaine's life has changed.

We talked mostly about childhood memories. Some about jobs and schools mostly.

My grandma’s childhood memories plus more.

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.

Clara and I talk about her childhood. And also what it was like being here in America when she only knew Spanish.

We talked about life and my mom's childhood. I was able to ask her things I had never asked her before. It was interesting to learn about her life.

Shawn Stover is the much-admired and respected Reentry Coordinator at Ohio Means Jobs of Athens County. He tells his life story, discusses his work with people leaving prison, and shares words of wisdom.

School and Work

Discussing life goals, expectations vs reality, and advice for students of the next generation.