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Father told son about his childhood in New York City and how the city changed and became less safe but why he has always stayed here and always will

Allison and Andy describe how they met, their decision to do a home birth for their son Elliot, and the birthing process.

Clara “Lola” McFarland, 74, was interviewed by her niece-in-law, Beth DeCarbo, 43. The talked about the origin of Clara’s nickname, Lola. Primarily they talked about Clara’s family from the time she was born to the present.

Annetter is interviewed by her niece, Jennifer, about her childhood, her love of nature, among other things.

Richard Huff and his wife, Agnes Huff, remember her parents who were killed in a car accident 2 years ago.

Lois Spearing (89) talks with her granddaughter, Lindsay Pope (36) about her life from childhood to adult.

Risa describes her husbands heart attack and miraculous recovery.

Karen Levy and Peter Lee talk about their first years of Marriage and their time teaching in China.

Irene Baranski, 84, is interviewed by her nephew’s wife Beth DeCarbo, 43.

John Fendrich interviews Jesse Veach, a student in a class that he teaches at Common Place.

Krista Hirschmann, 36, was interviewed by her husband, Kevin Rodowicz, 37. Krista told the story of the beginning of their “courtship” at college which Kevin initiated as a four-month mystery to be solved by Krista. They also talked about their...

Kathleen Hotham (72) interviews her friend John McGown (73) about the journey of his life, including his favorite childhood memories, highlights of his career as a tax attorney, and best moments as a family man and husband.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder. On April 27th 2021, Desiree Marcil in Yorba Linda, California interviews mother, Maureen Martinson, in Brea, California. Maureen Martinson reflects on her life with a hospitalized parent, a liberal daughter, and the effects of...

Suzanne Nikolaisen (39) interviews her father, Henry J. Johnson Jr. (82) about his career in aeronautical engineering.

Katherine Barriga interviews her mother, Maria Victoria Barriga, on her immigrant experience in the Unites States - after having married an American soldier, and leaving her native Colombia.

On Friday, February 22, 2019, Dr. Lilien Vogl, Chair of the Optometric Historical Society, sat down with Dr. Donald E. Jarnagin, past-president of the American Optometric Association (1995-1996) to talk about his life, his work and developments in the profession...

Leora Ferguson Ciccone, 96, talks to her daughter Luann Ferguson Ciccone, 56, about her life and careers in the military and nursing.

Ted Lane (67) tells his son David Lane (47) about taking care of his siblings when he was young and making toys from things he found in the trash. He talks about meeting his wife and lying to his parents...