An Interview With My Dad

This interview entails me asking my dad questions regarding my infancy as well as questions concerning his family life as a child. He tells funny stories about my sister´s reaction to my birth, a heartwarming memory from my first month...

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John Sroufe and Diane DiSanto

John Sroufe (74) speaks with his wife, Diane DiSanto (74), about his time as a photographer in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. John expresses his moral qualms about serving in the military, recalls his initial resistance to...

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Ray Stephens and Summer Cody

Summer Cody (22) talks to new friend Ray Stephens (76) about a person who Ray met during a 2012 blizzard and how that person changed Ray's life.

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Daisy Lynton and Deidad Vega

Friends Daisy Lynton (71) and Deidad “Enid” Vega (57) share a conversation about Daisy’s life growing up in Panama, how she came to the US, her work as a nurse, and her time living in Germany, El Paso, and Georgia,...

“You have to be true to yourself in order to be true to your children.”

Mike became a dad at a crucial moment in the life of baby Aaron. When a family member who had just had a baby was in jail and could no longer care for her baby -- Mike got a call...

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Gerald King and Manuela Velasquez

Gerald "G-Ride" King (45) sits down with Storycorps facilitator Manuela Velasquez (23) to discuss his career as a visual and musical artist, as well as the importance of storytelling.

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Pamela Jennings and Wyatt Jennings

Pamela Jennings (57) shares a conversation with her father, Wyatt Jennings (88), about Wyatt’s upbringing on a tobacco farm in Virginia, his time in the armed services, his experience working as an automotive technician, and about the businesses he owned.

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Sharon Bloemendaal and John Bloemendaal

Spouses Sharon Bloemendaal (80) and John "Jack" Bloemendaal (80) share a conversation about their upbringing in Iowa, what brought them to Rochester, New York, and the things they value most in life.

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Stephanie Scott-Huffman and Michelle Scott-Huffman

Spouses, Stephanie Scott-Huffman (51) and Michelle Scott-Huffman (50), sit down for a conversation about their work in ministry, their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and navigating their lives as empty nesters.

Interview with My Wonderful Parents

In this interview, my Mom, my Dad, and I talk about life. We talk about their lives when they were my age, and how their lives are now. We also talked about where they want to see me in the...

Immigration Stories: Anonymous 25 – "I take the position like this – it doesn't matter where I am, it's anywhere is better than Russia."

Anonymous 25 is from Russia and has been living for long periods of time in other cities throughout the world. Landing in Malta has been both a challenging and wonderful experience. She is a resident and birthed her daughter in...

The Arts, and Its Impact On My Dad, Alex.
November 4, 2021 App Interview

I talk with my father about his passion for the arts, while he loves them, how he discovered his passion for them, and where he sees them going in the future.

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Sally Winslow and Roy Sowers

Friends Sally Wood Winslow (72) and Roy Sowers (69) share a conversation about how they met, the arts in Rochester, and the High Falls Art Gallery.

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Therese Barry-Tanner and Julie Marten

Sisters Therese Barry-Tanner (64) and Julie Marten (63) share a conversation about their childhoods and their parents.

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Alexandra Amsden and Bethany Conner

One Small Step conversation partners and fellow University of Vermont students Alexandra "Alex" Amsden (19) and Bethany Connor (23) discuss the justice system, immigration, minimum wage and religion. They also discuss both loving music, and Taylor Swift!

Ed Pedi and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Award-winning professional photographer Ed Pedi shares his life story, from growing up in Chelsea with his 7 siblings to his passion for photography, traveling the globe by motorcycle, and the lessons that he learned.

The Impact of Telling Stories

Sixteen-year-old, Dominic Palmer, interviews his dad, David Palmer, about how his work impacts others as well as himself.

Dad Opens Up About His Life and the Creative Process

Mark Rodriguez (48) talks to his daughter, Aurora Rodriguez (17), about his love for music and what his life was like when he was growing up. He also discusses his views on the creative process.

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Greta Reed and George Fong

Greta Reed (83) interviews her friend, George Fong (84), about his escape from Communist China to Hong Kong where he eventually landed in Brazil and then the United States. George and Greta remember George's wife, Wilma.

Mother Recalls a Story From Her Daughter's Childhood

A 15-year-old girl named Lauren interviewed her 46-year-old mom Amanda about a specific memory that shows what it was like to raise Lauren as a young child.