Holidays and Life Lessons

I'm interviewing my mom after Christmas 2021, before heading to East Palo Alto, where I'm serving as a Climate Action Corps Fellow.

Colleen Ernst Gardner, interviewed by grandson Colin Michael Gardner
December 1, 2019 App Interview

Colleen grew up in lacrosse Wisconsin, where her biggest influence was her mother, who taught her how to be a good person, as she would like to be remembered. Her mother also taught her cooking recipes which make Thanksgiving her...

Step by Step

Ah, Thanksgiving. No better time for a step mom to get real with her step daughter. This interview has a step daughter interview her step mom. Laughs were had, tears were shed, and turkey was eaten. This is the story...

Mark Smith’s Challenging Childhood and Profound Career

In this interview Brodie Young-Smith interviews his father, Mark Smith. On November 27, 2018 14 year old Brodie interviews his father and asks him about many significant things in his life including his childhood and his professional career. In the...

Allison and Alix talk about their favorite Thanksgivings.

Alix and her mom Allison talk about favorite Thanksgivings of the past and how the holidays have changed for her as she has grown up.

Interview with Aunt Simone

Seven year ago my aunt, Simone Berry, courageously took in her niece and nephew after their parents passed away in a car accident and has raised them along with her own son and daughter. TheGreatThanksgivingListen2018

Interviewing my grandma

Today we talked about her childhood, what she is thankful for and religion. Talking about her parents and who she missed was a very painful topic to her so we didn’t we too much into it

A talk with dear old Dad

Talking about my dad's childhood in Southern California and a little bit about me growing up as an only child.

Get Lucky and Never Quit

Having a true appreciation for relaxation, Linda Pfeffer speaks with her grandson, Jake Joel, while sitting on the beach in Hawaii on Thanksgiving of 2017. Linda shares an abundance of stories, each with a golden lining, that resonates with Jake...

Remembering Fern
November 28, 2017 App Interview

Nadja Karpilow talks about the loss of her older sister years ago soon after Thanksgiving. Remembering her sister, and the remarkable coincidence that occurred with the birth of her daughter years later.

Shannon my mom

We talked about my moms childhood. We also talked about what she wanted for my life

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My uncle and I talked about family mostly, and what his life had been like and what he hopes to succeed.

Thanksgiving interview

To interview Jannel for her thanksgiving holiday