Comments on: Storytelling (& Story Listening)

By: Maria Baker

Maria Baker — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:52:04 +0000

My Grandpa was in the Korean War and he has the most vivid and heart stopping memories of his time there. I feel a slight sense of panic that I will lose him before I can get them properly recorded. Sadly I only get to see him once a year and I won’t see him again until the summer. I am hoping on my next visit he will let me tape them so that I might be able to carry them forward. Also, I’m an artist and I’m trying to work them into a project as a means of art and preservation.

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:13:22 +0000

Ann Dee. Such a compliment from the likes of you! Thank you!

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:11:22 +0000

Isn’t that cool? I’m excited to give it a try this year. I just did a simpler version to celebrate a friend’s birthday and it turned out so well. A family version has such potential.

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:10:17 +0000

Oh, we’ll always remember Burger Heaven…and a few other great moments from that trip!

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:09:37 +0000

Agreed!

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:09:10 +0000

Heather, I didn’t realize this was your family! It’s such a lovely moment. I think it’s beautiful that you have such a great relationship with your in-laws. And how cool that she’s done Story Corps.

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:07:49 +0000

Oh, Georgia. You’re the best.

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:07:18 +0000

Very cool, Sara. What a great gift to your family.

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:05:55 +0000

Truly! What a treasure to have!

By: Jolene

Jolene — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:51:34 +0000

The idea of a family trivia game is so inspiring!

By: Ann Dee

Ann Dee — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:50:03 +0000

I love this Amy. You are a beautiful writer and I agree on every front!

By: ~j.

~j. — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:08:40 +0000

One of my favorite things about seeing Amy & Justin together is when they say to me, “Remember that time we went to New York together?” I love great stories and great memories.

By: Sharon @ Discovering Blog

Sharon @ Discovering Blog — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:04:43 +0000

Oh, I LOVE Story Corps. They usually end with me in tears, over the beauty or love or just the evidence of humanity.

By: heather nan

heather nan — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:44:43 +0000

That is my mother and grandmother-in-law in one of my favorite all time images from Justin, partial? Perhaps. Ironic that Justin would send this with Amy’s words since she also has participated in Story Corps. I love nothing more than hearing Marion’s stories about her life. Trust me at 92, she’s got a lot up her sleeve. Between being a nurse in the Army as a single woman, where she met her husband to traveling to Greece for her 90th birthday, she’s got a few tales to tell.

By: Georgia

Georgia — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:09:29 +0000

A wonderful offering from the dynamic duo, the Hackworths!!

By: Sara @ What About Sara

Sara @ What About Sara — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:50:52 +0000

I recorded an interview with my grandmother a few years ago, and asked her about her life, her childhood, her marriage to my grandfather, having their nine children. I gave the CD to all of my aunts and uncles (her children) for Christmas a few years ago, and I know that my father, especially, treasures it. I loved conducting the interview – I learned so much about the woman that I so admire!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:15:42 +0000

A year or so ago, Todd’s father and cousin did a Story Corps interview with Todd’s grandmother. Priceless! How I wish I had such a treasure for all the grandparents who have touched my life.