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Edward Austin Hall (59) talks with his friend Bryant O'Hara (50) about his life and writing.

Niurka was a very good women to interview

Adoption and College

Bre Bowles (17) talks to her grandmother Marilyn Cook (68) about her adolescence in the 50's and 60's.

Cheri (35) shares with her friend and colleague, Melody, about her work and what drew her to Providence Health

Auntie Bobbe talks about her family, living and growing up around Boston.

The early years through college.

This interview was the first time I saw my grandfather cry.

Janae Thomas-Watson (39) interviews her father, Blaine Anderson (75), about the birth of his children, his perspective on parenthood, his earliest memories, his parents, his career, and the messages that he would like to pass along to future generations of...

Steve Desroches (47) and Taylor Polites (51) talk about their lives as writers.

My mom talks about her experiences in childhood, marriage, religion, and schooling.

Anna, age 9, asks her grandparents questions about their lives, families, childhood, and how they met.

An interview with Dr. David Ferris, O.D. that captures his unique perspective as a participant in some of the most crucial events in optometry's history.

We talked about my grandmother’s childhood, the loss of her father and sister, food, friends, and her family.

Sally Schuman, my neighbor, moved to Rhode Island from California almost 2 years ago. She is older than my parents and younger than my grandparents. Therefore, I thought it would be interesting to interview her because she experienced different major...

Steve Desroches (47) and Michael Steers (45) talk about Steers' career as a drag queen performing as Anita Cocktail in Provincetown, Massachusetts and beyond.

We talked about childhood and teaching

Kaan felt that there was a language barrier in the beginning but Kaan felt that adjustment in the US was very easy in general and felt that the diverse culture of the US made it easy for immigrants to intergrate.

Growing up in Providence, RI, being a Tom boy and having three brothers, going to Brown

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Robert Lamarche (50) about his work as a lawyer and social worker in facilitating adoptions as well as his role in overturning the state of Florida's ban on gays and lesbians from adopting.

Shelley Rose (58) and Meredith Rose (55) talk with their mother, Marilyn Rose (83) about her life growing up in Providence, RI and how she hated following rules as a kid. She also talks about meeting her husband and her...

Our thoughts on teaching over the length of our career

We talked about my grandfather’s upbringing, family and friends.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Christopher Sousa (54) about his love of the Grateful Dead and his life as a Dead Head.

Liz interviews Karen about what brought her to Providence, and Karen's experience as a Providence caregiver for 31 years. They also discuss Covid pandemic, recent DEI work, and the effects on caregivers.