Interview With My Mom

My mom (age 44) and I (age 15) talking about my mom’s childhood, how she met my dad, and what impacts were made in her life. My mom talks about the relationships she has with her siblings and my dad....

Mayla Patterson interviews Sarath Silva (her Seeya)

Mayla Patterson (9) interviewed her Seeya (grandfather), Sarath Parakrama Silva (85) on Thanksgiving Day in 2023. They talked about the kindness of his parents and a childhood in Galle, Sri Lanka. They spoke of moving inland during World War II...

Priya Patterson interviews Vineetha Parakrama (her Aachchi)

Priya Patterson (12) interviewed her Aachchi (grandmother) Vineetha Parakrama (77) on Thanksgiving day in 2023. they talked about joyful childhood memories in Sri Lanka, of avoiding homework, and advice for future generations. Priya then turned the interview over to her...

Lakshmi Calleri interviews Indu Hewawasam (her Aachchi)

Lakshmi Calleri (11) interviewed her Aachchi (grandmother), Indumathie Hewawasam (70) about her childhood in Sri Lanka, about moving to Washington DC in 1984, and about her career. They talked about fond childhood memories of boats and chocolate cake and about...

Eldon Carl Swanson Jr stories

Cousins Jennifer Swanson and Carla Swanson Gawthrop interview Jenny's uncle/Carla's dad as the extended family is gathered for a wedding. Carl Swanson Jr tells about living in Japan, being born in Brooklyn, his dad Carl Swanson Sr escaping the Yangtze...

Craig Interview August 19th, 2023

Erin Stevens (33) interviews father Craig Stevens (72) briefly about his life growing up, his adventures during his career, some of his many hobbies, and becoming a grandparent.