Archive for May, 2006
RetroMental: Episode #8
Tuesday, May 30th, 2006My friend, Joseph Dabrowski, was in Atlanta this past week for a certification class, and I decided to take the opportunity to interview him while he was here.
Born in 1968, he definitely isn’t one of the “oldest” interviewees, but I wanted to capture what he had to say, for his daughter, Elizabeth, who is just […]
RetroMental: Episode #7
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006This week, I conduct my first phone interview, and it’s with my father, Robert Barrett.
Born in 1933 in Green River, Wyoming, my father was quite a handful growing up, and talks about the trials and tribulations of his family.
He tells us about his father, who worked for the railroad, and the time they spent in […]
RetroMental: Episode #6
Tuesday, May 16th, 2006This week, I conclude my interview with Dr. Joanne Rhone from Clark Atlanta University.
She picks up this week right where she left off, and tells us about her first job in Washington, D.C. working in adoptions. The cultural shock of our nation’s capital took it’s toll on Miss Joanne.
She talks about meating Malcolm X, […]
RetroMental: Episode #5
Tuesday, May 9th, 2006Today we continue with part two of our interview with Dr. Joanne Rhone from Clark Atlanta University.
She picks up this week chatting about additional influences early in her life, her mother’s heavy hand, and her fathers displeasure for ministers.
She speaks about traveling for the YWCA in the early 60’s and how she ended up […]
RetroMental: Episode #4
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006This week, I visit with Dr. Joanne Rhone from Clark Atlanta University.
Born in Diboll, Texas, Joanne talks to us about her childhood, some of her adventures growing up, and her love for Christmas.
She tells us about her mother and father, who were quite busy raising and providing for 12 children. Her father […]