Remembering Christmas Trees

For Stephanie Hurd, family holidays growing up are cherished memories and remembering them with her sister and mother a favorite holiday pastime. From toppled Christmas trees to motherly pranks the holidays were never boring.

Luke Osterkamp and his mom, Ashley Osterkamp, talk about life stories.

In this interview, Luke Osterkamp interviews his mom, Ashley Osterkamp, on her life. The interview was conducted on November 25, 2018 in their home in Manhattan Beach, California. Ashley shares stories about her life and what she has learned throughout...

Harry Brady talks to his grandson Brady Schmidt about growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In this interview, recorded on November 25, 2018, Brady Schmidt (15) interviews his grandfather Harry Brady (83) for an assignment in his Introduction to Media class. During the interview, Harry goes back and talks about his childhood memories all the...

Interview with Jorge Jane (my brother)

I asked Jorge (my brother) questions on his hopes for the future, his favorite family memories, and questions on our relationship

Laguna’s Giant Upside Down Christmas Tree (aka what Chuck and Jud did on their winter vacation… )

How it came to be that this couple host an eagerly anticipated annual holiday party at their historic hillside home featuring an upside down tree and their two Great Danes.

Steve Desroches, Sarah Souto and Benjamin Souto

Steve Desroches (48) talks to his cousins Sarah Souto (10) and Benjamin Souto (6) about Christmas, Santa Claus and what they love most about the holidays. In a subsequent recording Sarah plays her favorite Christmas song on the flute.