John Rooney

My grandfather discusses his childhood and dating my grandmother

Jenny and Emma talk about the jumper Jenny’s grandmother made her that she never wanted to wear.

“The jumper had a little bib on it…like overalls, but not like overalls.” When Jenny (on the right) is in middle school, her grandmother, a tailor, makes her an ill-fated jumper. Despite hiding it in the back of her closet,...

Mema’s Memories and Wisdom

Mema talked about her life growing up and all she is brateful for

Joan and Olivia, Corvallis

I interviewed my grandmother in her new home in Oregon. She talks about her children, alcoholism in the family, and her life.