The Mother

Interview with my mother about her life, family, and faith

Jane Clemmer shares about her childhood, love of her life, motherhood, and words of wisdom for future generations.

Jane Clemmer shares about being the only girl growing up, blind dates that turn into life long marriages, and the importance of family and friends. Stories about her children and grandchild are not only meaningful, but delightful.

My interview with Pop-pop

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Swedesboro, NJ, Ryan Sweeney (15) talks to his grandfather Edward Glanfield (83) about his life. Ryan’s grandfather shares stories of his childhood and growing up in Collingdale, PA. He talks about his...

Great Thanksgiving Listen Part 3

This was part three of the interview, where I basically asked my grandfather questions to summarize his life and wrap up talking to me by hitting on some key points of his experiences.

Dana Renee Brunsgaard

We talked about a lot of things. Her life, school, her career.

Even 14 years in, I still had a lot to learn about my temperament.

Marine veterans reflects on his service with future military leader. From Paris Island as a recruit to flying the presidential helicopter to his final duty station and the transition into civilian life.

Pops

My father was recently diagnosed with symptoms presenting as Lewy body dementia or Parkinson’s disease. My family hosted him for a week in our home outside of Philadelphia, PA where he grew up as a kid. He now lives in...

Robert Mere-Christmas 2018

Robert Mere shared his memories of growing up, the influence of education and a strong loving family on his development, and the importance of accepting other people where they are at. He used the culmination of his 79 years of...

“Start With the Basics; the Rest Will Follow.”

Frank DePoli remarks on his life and how it has been different than he expected, but excellent nonetheless. He begins with his childhood and how his parents and friends always supported and still do support him. He then elaborates on...

Ava’s Great Thanksgiving Listen

Ava Irion interviews her grandmother Sharon Smith on life, lessons, and family.

Blindness Never Hindered Their Vision for the Future

A blind teenager interviews his legally blind Great-Aunt about their trials and triumphs in the sighted world. He asks about her past and her hopes for his future.

Lauren and her grandfather Joe together on Thanksgiving.

In this interview that took place in November 2018, Lauren Lampus (16) interviews her grandfather Joe Bzorek (72) in Saxonburg on Thanksgiving. In the interview, we talked about the abundance of our family and how much of a blessing it...

A chat about growing up, love, and faith.

This interview took place on November 25, 2018. The interviewee was Vicky Hoffman, my grandma. We talked about her entire life. Starting with childhood, her parents and grandparents and went on to talk about my pap. She also gave some...

Sam Henry and his mother Leigh Henry discuss her experiences as a young teacher in Florida.

On January 4, 2020, Sam Henry (15) interviewed his mother Leigh Henry (44) about her first year living on her own teaching at a high school in Tallahassee, Florida. Mrs. Henry speaks about what she did directly out of college...

Janiece’s story

We talked about how being the youngest sister of 3 has impacted her life. We also shared some important family values and memories.

Bob Logan, you are my role model

I wanted to have a conversation with my father-in-law to capture his perspective and his life lessons. And boy did he deliver!