Jocelyn Saribay and Erlinda Saribay

In this interview conducted on Friday November 5, 2021, I spoke with my grandma Erlinda Saribay aka "Mama Linda" (75) via phone call. We were able to speak about a variety of topics ranging from her childhood memories, to when/how...

The Don White Story – You're never too old to have a happy childhood

Don White's story of being sent away by his parents at age 4 to live on a farm in the Catskills with total strangers, yet he went on to become a successful husband, father, brother and businessman

Interview with my mom Marnie Weinmann about her childhood and life experiences

In this interview, Marnie Weinmann talks with her daughter Katie about growing up in Rochester. She shares her experiences with school and college, as well as how she became a teacher. She also shares some of her favorite things and...

"I was a bit of a brat"

Dorothy (Dottie) Eichner, 89, talks to granddaughter Kyle Eichner about growing up in Geneseo, NY. This interview was recorded on Thanksgiving Day 2016 in Fredericksburg, VA, at the home of Dottie's daughter. Dottie discusses her home and growing up.

Happiest Memories

In this interview, conducted on November 23rd, 2017, a loving mother of three, Evangeline Cancel explains her childhood experiences and life story prior to moving to New York to work as a Registered Nurse in Elmhurst Hospital. She explains how...

Life In The Philippines Versus Life In America

On December 1st, 2019, Gian Paulo Meneses (52) talks with Isabelle Meneses (13) about his life in the Philippines. In the interview, Gian Paulo tells of people in his life, both in the Philippines and America, as well as differences...

Susan discusses her life, how it has developed and the hurdles she overcame to be where she is today, with her son.

Susan (45) talks to her son, Chase (16), about her childhood, growing up in Philadelphia, and where she ended up now. From how society has changed to how it’s still the same today as it was 40 years ago, she...

Life of Sheryl Hamilton

In this interview, my mother and I talk about her most memorable and enjoyable moments in life, along with some of her hardships. It was amazing to learn so much about someone that you see everyday but never think to...

Difficult Children

My name is Songyi Park. I am 14 years old. Today is Thanksgiving and I am speaking to Jinju Kim, who is my mother. We are recording this interview in Bayside, New York. We both discuss about her childhood, where...

Maddie Harland and her mother, Michele Harland, talk about life, parenthood, illness, and childhood memories.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Glenville, New York, Maddie Harland (16) interviews Michele Harland (46), her mother, about her childhood, important role models, and her battle with leukemia. Mrs. Harland shares her experiences as a mother and...

Karen Abaya and her mother Elenita Abaya talk about her life growing up in the Philippines

In this interview, Karen Abaya interviews her mother Elenita Abaya in their home in Westfield, New Jersey about her life in the Philippines. Elenita shares stories about what her school system was like and the crazy rules she had to...

Boy Scouts in the Philippines

Gary Gell grew up in the Philippines during the Vietnam war, and had many adventures and stories about his young life. In this interview 15 year old Campbell Hall student Jeremiah Gell interviews his father Gary Gell on January 7th...

Interview with Dole

I interviewed my mother, Dole McCormick. We talked about her childhood in the Philippines, how she ended up in the United States, her parents, and her marriage.

Interview with Bob Pernick, Part One

Bob Pernick talks about his childhood, growing up in a Jewish family of six in the thirties, his college days, and how he met his wife.

My Mom and I go down Memory Lane

We talk about my mom’s life in the Philippines and compare my life to hers for a bit.

Dad’s Childhood

I️ interviewed my father about his childhood and how he was raised into becoming a father. I️ wanted to ask a few questions that would relate to myself as well