The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Today I sat down with my mom to talk about and remember my grandma Alma

interview with coast guard retiree

I had a conversation with my dad,Drew Doxsee (52). He talked to me about his life in the coast guard and after it. He discussed the importance and impact of the coast guard on his life.

A Winter Swim in Lake Michigan
November 29, 2018 App Interview

Jon Uzel interviews his father, Paul Uzel - July 4th 2018 This is an account of how Paul managed to end up in Lake Michigan in the winter when he was still a college student.

Swimming a mile w no guard

My mother swam out to the half mile marker in Lake Michigan by herself at 13 years old.

Me and my neighbor discuss his time in the coast guard

My good friend and neighbor talks about his time in the Coast Guard. Richard Dein has been a big influence on my life ever since I met him, he has always been there for me. One time when I was...

A Traveling Life of Faith and Service.

Scott Zimmerman, a Junior at Egg Harbor Township, interviewed his Grandfather over the Thanksgiving break from school. Over the course of the recording they discuss his grandfathers early life from birth up until about his early thirties. They discuss how...

Immagrating from Cuba to the USA

In this interview I talked to my mom about her process coming into the the United States and what surprised her about this beautiful country

Interview

He explained his military experience as well as his situations outside and afterwards.

Sarah Farnham and Mike Farnham

In this interview Sarah Farnham asks her dad Mike Farnham questions about his time in the coast Gaurd and his childhood

Dwight and Hailey discuss preparing for the climate emergency

Dwight Elders talks with his daughter, Hailey Elders, about investment and carbon neutrality in the context of A2Zero and being part of a neighborhood near Lake Michigan. They discuss what it means to truly value Lake Michigan and how Dwight's...

Military Interview (Mrs. Meaghan Bilello)

Mrs. Meaghan served in the coast guard for four years where she learned a lot about the person she is. I (Ben Durham) asked her a series of questions about her time in the military and her thoughts on war...

Isaac interviews Grandpa Roth
November 27, 2017 App Interview

Isaac, 16, interviews his maternal grandfather at thanksgiving. Isaac, who has ASD and is keenly interested in things mechanical, asks Richard about his career, service in the Coast Guard, and whether he ever felt "different" as a person who most...

A Visit to Grandmas House
November 24, 2017 App Interview

Me and my grandmother talk about life growing up in the northeast,how colleges have changed and even the mafia.

The Five Little Boys

My mother and I discuss her time in the Coast Guard and her most memorable rescue mission.

Ted Johnson, Coast Guard Keeper Split Rock Lighthouse

An interview with Ted Johnson, Keeper of Split Rock Lighthouse from 1958-1960. A discussion of daily life and the role of Keepers at the Split Rock Lighthouse on Lake Superior.

My short interview with Grandpa Art Fitzner

We talked of many parts of his life, with a surprise visit from granddaughter Emily. Also some great singing!