Mom’s Gilded Face and Hands

Inspired by Michael Pajon, The man with the Gilded Face, a 2014 mixed-media collage on an antique book cover; a woman reflects on the strength her mother had raising her siblings and her at a young age on her own.

Interview with Opa: Childhood Christmas

Interview with my 93 year old father. His Christmas at 10 years old.

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Tried to ask her a question from the book

Joseph and Gloria Lyons: Christmas Memories

Joe (92) and Gloria (94) Lyons talk about Christmas memories with their daughters, Kathy and Chris. Mom was very nervous and had the giggles; Dad loves the spotlight.

Reflecting on the Holidays

Talking to my mother about how she celebrated the holidays when she was a kid.

My Interview with Joshua Slocum

He grew up surrounded by the ocean being the oldest of three. Joshua Slocum enjoys Christmas and the summer. He remembers playing baseball and being called “Squashua” and “JJ”. His favorite childhood vacation was going to Disney World with his...

Seasons Greetings From My Big Italian Family

The holidays are a time for family. In my family, the holidays mean there is enough food and love to go around to everyone. This interview with my grandmother, Jo-Ann Tuzzolino, gives a little insight into this.

Interview #1 Growing up in Chicago

Talked with Maureen Muckian about growing up in Chicago, Christmas holiday and childhood memories.

Ethnic lit final

Joaquin shares his story about what Christmas means to him. Especially living in two different kinds of environments he is able to compare and reflect on what Christmas truly means to him.

Steve Desroches, Sarah Souto and Benjamin Souto

Steve Desroches (48) talks to his cousins Sarah Souto (10) and Benjamin Souto (6) about Christmas, Santa Claus and what they love most about the holidays. In a subsequent recording Sarah plays her favorite Christmas song on the flute.

Paula’s life

She was born and raised in Texas, and is very close to her family, she is great full for what god has given her.

Avocado toast & JLO

A teenage daughter interviews her mother on her life. The interview is filled with laughs and tears.

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Nancy Sills and Jim Sills

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...

The Most Important Moments In Life

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...

Amber Montez interviews her Grandma

I asked my grandma questions about her past and her favorite memories. She was initially shy to the topic of an interview, but eventually warmed up to it.