Life Growing up in the UK

I interviewed my grandad, Colin Powton, who is 75 years old. We discussed what it was like growing up in England in the 1950s like going to school and being in the military, the Falklands, and the Fire Service.

interview with mom (florence catania)

My mom and I talked mostly about her childhood and what her life was like since she lived in France and England. I also learned a lot about my grandparents and what their life was like.

Tales of a 50 year marriage

From September 1968 to September 2018, stories of courtship, love, travel and advice. Neil and Kathleen Pope Hughes, long-time Washingtonians married for 50 years.

Thanksgiving Interview – Clare Drebitko (Mom)

Memories from my mother’s childhood as well as lessons learned from mentors, and family members.

Barbara: my only love.

An interview with my wife Barbara who has been by my side since I was 17. We have built and sold 2 highly successful businesses and have had many ups and downs.

David MacDonald talks about his early years, teaching in England, and appendicitis.

My grandpa was born in Nova Scotia moved to ashtabula Ohio, grew up there and didn't like school except college. He went to Europe instead of being drafted for the army, taught French even thought he was not very qualified....

A Thanksgiving to Remember

I talked to my mom about her young life up until she had kids. I learned new things such as I have family in England that I have never met!

Choose the Right with all Your Might and Things May Go Your Way

Today I talked with my sweet mom Melinda and got to know some more details about her childhood and young adulthood. She discusses good memories in her life from summers in Kansas to work and raising her kids.

Grandma Beth on life in Cornwall

Precious time with my 92 year old grandma reflecting on life in Cornwall and London with family spread around the world. Maintaining and growing strong connections

Rosemary Ward Interview

Rosemary's childhood in post WWII England, and the pursuit of her interests that led her to where she is now.

I Never Saw a Banana: And Other Stories About World War ll

In a both scary and touching interview, 15-year old Milo Silverstein sits down with his British Nana, Keitha Silverstein, and hears all about her childhood growing up outside of London in the 1940’s during World War ll. Keitha paints a...

Nanny part 2

Her life growing up and what it was all like.

Interview with Sebastian & Pamela Sinclair

This is an interview with my grandma on my dads side who was a child during World War Two. During the interview we mostly talk about her child hood but also her memories from life in general.

Cole and Pop Pop

I asked my Grandpa (or as we call him, Pop Pop) questions about his life, and our ancestors.

Interviewing my grandmother about her past living in South Africa, and her current life today

I interviewed my Grandma who lives in England. We talked about her childhood and her hobbies that she has. We talked about people that she lost and how it made her feel. The interview was through the phone with me...

How education and life has changed and how it would’ve adapted in times of crisis like these

In this interview I talk to my dad about what it was like growing up in a time with less technology and how that affected education daily life and the possible outcomes of a pandemic during his younger days.

Mama Foster aka Jackie Foster

An interview with Jackie Foster, a woman who is much like a second mom to me. Talking about her life and moving to America from the UK.

Tillie’s Telling Tales

i interviewed my Momma, Clotilda “Tillie” McCarthy DeLaurentis, on Friday, November 25, 2022. my Momma has lots of stories. Here are a few of them. I love you, Momma.

Immigrating to America

Interviewed by his American wife, Alex, Ed reflects on his choice to emigrate from England, his experiences in America and his aspirations for the future.