"The first time I really worked hard on something and loved it, was art."

My Dad explains his life changing relationship with the arts and the impact that learning to write music had on his creativity and sense of self worth.

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Fran Young and Paul Young

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

18 and 5 year old cousins bond over their love of music

Hayden Dinsmoor, 5, is interviewed by his older cousin Marisa Dinsmoor, 18. He shares his love of music inspired by Marisa’s involvement in theatre and a rock band with her friends. She has shared her favorite music with him since...

Joy

I weave my life into the greater story of 1934 to the present, the Great Depression, rural America, the child games we played, while man I would marry fire bombed Tokyo,the second world war, repression of the 1950s,west coast jitters...

Gene Cook Interview

Gene Cook, aged 90, talks about his life, passions and what he's learned during his time on this spinning rock.

Claire and Peter Warton

A Bridge of Hope; Peter and Claire look back on their life together that began when Claire met Peter when she he was 6 and she 16 and how they reconnected 20 years later when Claire was a violist in...

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Nicole Cromwell

Nicole Cromwell [no age given] reflects on her experience caring for a young woman and the connection she had with her patient's family. She speaks about her dual career as a nurse and artist and how both roles have sustained...

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Larry Bell and Oliver Bell

Oliver Bell (41) interviews his father, Larry Bell (83), about his life, his artwork, and his approach to seeing the world. The two talk about centering improvisation, spontaneity, intuition, and trust in making art.

Growing up

Josh Allard and his mom Anna Ramirez talk about life, turning 16, camp Woodward and life post Covid19. It’s his birthday today

Life in California During the 80’s as a Young Korean, Discussed by Jin Kim.
November 27, 2017 App Interview

In this interview conducted in November 2017 in Murrieta, California. Reece Kim (15) interviews his father Jin Kim (45) about life in California during the 80's and so on. Mr. Kim shares stories about his life during his high school...

Future of Opportunity – Rod Sepand

**The Date Was January 20, 2020** Imagine If you had no supporters and nobody that believed in you.  To prove everyone wrong, you would have to work hard everyday to reach your goal of being successful. My Dad started from nothing...

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Ronald Britton and Chapin Montague

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

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Anita Rodriguez and Naomi Love

Anita Rodriguez (82) shares the stories of her life with her conversation partner Naomi Love (27), reflecting on age, art, and her activism. Anita also speaks about the dynamics of race, racism, and culture, particularly through the lens of growing...

I talk to my grandmother about her life, childhood, memories, etc.

We talked about my grandmother and her childhood. It was kind of emotional for me. This interview took place on November 25 2018. It took place at my living room and it was a Skype call from Manhattan Beach to...

The Santa Clara Experience

We interviewed each other about our high school experience and how it shaped us as the Class of 2018.

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Adam Ward and Bert Ward

Bert Ward (66) and his son Adam Ward (34) reflect on Bert's life and love for customizing and improving things from sound systems to unicycles.

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Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez and John Law

Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez (37) talks to his friend and mentor John Law (64) about pilgrimage, community, and life in the Bay Area underground arts scene. They reflect on their time using the signal tower on Yerba Buena Island to host events...

I Followed My Passion

In January of 2023 in New Hope, PA, Lilly Stark (16) interviewed her father Richard Stark (63) about experiences that changed his life for the better. Richard has lived all over the country and had many different careers that gave...