Episode 1 - Growing Up

In this first episode, Grandpa reflects on his childhood and early life growing up in Cincinnati during World War 2. He recalls socioeconomic norms of the time including rationing of food by the government and the absence of commodities like freezers that were only just becoming available in the early 1940s. Grandpa talks about his parents, including his 10 year separation from his mother, who entered a TB ward when he was only 5 years old and his subsequent relationship with her. He touches on jobs he had while growing up, as well as his college years at the University of Dayton and his experience balancing school with family life.

 

Special thanks to Monica Giorgio for writing our show notes!