growing up and learning with the natural world

Kerissa Battle (42) an ecologist in the Catskills talks with a close family friend Leana Tishim (13) a student on Long Island about her childhood and the experiences and lessons learned. She also shares a few lessons about finding oneself...

Interview with Uncle Ron

Ron talked about his childhood and his interests and influencers. He shared his feeling about the importance of family and friends and mentors.

Interview with my Mother

In this interview, I interview my mother about her childhood, family, and memories. She explains how she wants to affect others and be remembered as someone who helped and influenced them to do better. Family has been a major part...

Great Thanksgiving Listen 2017 with Theresa Orso

Morgan Castro interviews her maternal grandmother Theresa Orso, age 83, for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2017. They discuss Theresa's father, her early life, college education, nursing career, family, and faith.