Made in Mexico

“He taught me how to be happy” Tegan Blanchard interviewed his friend’s mom Sylvia Roji in December 2017. She describes what it is like to grow up in Mexico, and how the people around her affected who she is today.

Edgar Contreras and his father Jose talk about his father’s story

In this interview done with Edgar Contreras (16) and his father Jose (46), they talk about the father's childhood growing up and who were his main influences in his life so far. They also talked over how Jose has came...

Story time with mom (mommy)

This interview focuses on my mother's memories of growing up and going to school.

Mom and Daughter.

We talked about my mom's childhood and her journey coming to the U.S.

The Deviant

From childhood in Arizona to teen years in Washington. This interview details some of my dad's vivid memories of growing up in the 70s as a latch key kid.

A conversation with Janet Hammang in Dec 2014. She passed away this morning (May 11, 2017) at the age of 102.

This conversation bounces around. I placed a recorder on the table and pushed play. It's incredible how sharp Janet was at 100 years old. Truly incredible. I know her mind started to get a bit lost in the final years:...