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My family’s life during the Great Depression/recession

Just a down to earth conversation between a couple guys who are still figuring things out

I interview my dad, David Seely (71). I’m his son, Marc (44) I have had Parkinson’s for the past ten years and wanted to take this opportunity to sit down and chat with him about his life and life’s work...

Travis Erickson 48 Colten Erickson 14

Life goals, work ethic, and achievements.

In this interview, Evelyn, my grandmother, talked about her childhood memories and how she learned how to use her patience. The one thing she said was “never ever step down.” This phrase means you can be anything you want to...

We discussed her fathers low income growing up and how that prompted him to make a life for himself. We also talked about her favorite childhood memories of getting up on a wake board as well as advice she has...

Olivia (gymnast) and Keno (coach) discuss more backstory and thought process behind being a coach while learning more in depth information on Keno’s life.

Today we talked about important family members and what they have taught us.

We started with my dads childhood, worked our way through his early educational life focusing on college and his first job. Then, I let him reflect on his current job and the balance between working and family.

As an athletic trainer that I visit daily, Emily has played such a large part in my well-being, not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. One of Emily’s largest goals in life is to have a lasting and...

In this Interview we talk with Patrick Johnson about his life

Mrs.Link told us about how her ancestors moved from Europe to Minnesota and how she moved all the way to Virginia without knowing anyone and how she has achieved her American Dream and how accomplished the way she wanted to...

My dad talks about what it was like growing up working for his dad and the different challenges and life lessons that came from doing so.

In this interview, we talked about my fathers life growing up. We also spoke about his work ethic.

I interviewed my stepfather, who works in IT at the Univeristy or Iowa

Grandpa Smith’s reflections on work ethic...... what it was for him and the mind set for being a good worker.

Jorge (45) shares his journey with Angela (43) of how he went from humble beginnings to his rebellious teenage years to getting multiple degrees including a PhD.

The harder you work the luckier you become. Always try your best.

Hannah Johnson interviewed her 85 year old great grandmother about life, the importance of legacy, and leaving her mark on this world for family and friends to remember her. She also gave great advice from her wisdom for others to...

History Projects

In this interview we dive into my dads life and the many influences on it, shaping him into the man he is.

An Interview where we start off rambling then find our stride in talking about sports and it’s importance in this young mans life

an interview with my grandfather focusing on his childhood and past

Talking about family, growing up and significant influences in my Dad's life.