Month: January 2024

StoryCorps: “So I Wrote Her a Letter” and “Friendship That Led To 70 Years Of Marriage”

A Dad Tells His Daughter About The Risk That Led Him To The Love Of His Life

The first story I listened to was a love story between one of the narrators and his late wife. The audio is paced as if we the audience are eavesdropping on a conversation between Eddie Chang and his daughter Tria as they comfort each other in their grief for the woman they both loved (Tria’s… Continue reading StoryCorps: “So I Wrote Her a Letter” and “Friendship That Led To 70 Years Of Marriage”

StoryCorps Chick & Chas McClure and Joe Dittmar’s Story

This week’s StoryCorps assignment was very interesting, informative and most of all, fun. I really enjoyed playing around on the website and seeing all of the various stories that are available to listen to. I chose the following stories: “A Road Trip And Lost Time: A Father And Son Reconnect After 30 Years” and “Memories… Continue reading StoryCorps Chick & Chas McClure and Joe Dittmar’s Story

Story Corps

The first interview that I listened to was “Try to be Happy: A Father shares his Wisdom”- where interviewer Xiao Hui Star and Tchin share stories of acceptance and belonging, whilst overcoming adversity and odds against him. He was told that he would never amount to anything due to his race and background, starting at… Continue reading Story Corps

StoryCorps Analysis: Two Very Touching Interviews

The first of the two StoryCorps videos I watched that deeply touched my heart was… If this was to be your very last conversation, is there anything you want to say to me?” (Corona) I found this work to be really emotional and heart-warming as a family member of mine passed away due to disease… Continue reading StoryCorps Analysis: Two Very Touching Interviews

StoryCorps Blog Posting

“Try to be happy.” : A father shares his wisdom. The first story I listened to was about a father named Tchin. He started from nearly nothing and made his way to be a man and a father full of experiences, success, and wisdom. Within the first 30 seconds he is explaining to his daughter,… Continue reading StoryCorps Blog Posting

A Holiday to Remember – Maxton Davis

“…all night long our parents became other people.” A pair of older adults recall their first Halloween as children and the magical night their parents created. “Siblings Remember Their Circus Performing Parents And Their First ‘Magical’ Halloween” starts with with a rural, southern intro song and a narrator detailing the early days of their life… Continue reading A Holiday to Remember – Maxton Davis

StoryCorps: “Dr King’s Final Speech” and “Family Harmony”

First, I watched the storycorp “Dr. King’s Final Speech” because I’ve been interested in MLK’s life after seeing video last week of his speech in Reynolds Coliseum in 1966. This was a great example of serving and supporting the narrator when their audio may not be of the best quality. It was clear that Clara… Continue reading StoryCorps: “Dr King’s Final Speech” and “Family Harmony”

StoryCorps: “Grandma’s Hands” and “I Carry Him With Me”

The first StoryCorps video that caught my attention was an animated version of content titled “Grandma’s Hands.” The animated visuals put emphasis on the story being told, because you could get a sense of the story that was being voiced over. The voiceover itself had a crisp sound quality and was spoken by one voice.… Continue reading StoryCorps: “Grandma’s Hands” and “I Carry Him With Me”