Asking grandparents about their lives
Over on my personal podcast site, I’ve posted recent oral history interviews with my paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather. Both grandparents willingly sat down with us—my daughter and I listened to grandpa, and the entire Zuiker clan listened to grandma—and let us record their life stories.
This is the simplest storyblogging thing to do: when you have the chance, listen to an elder talk about their lives, and be ready to record your conversations.
In the coming weeks, we’ll be redesigning this site, offering tutorials and tips on oral history and podcasting, and asking about your own experiences listening to your parents and grandparents.