Elliot

Elliot

  • Joined: October 13, 2016
  • Articles: 502

Time with Sammy (Part II)

In part two of my conversation with Sammy, we pick up where we left off—his parents’ lives in post-war Leningrad. Sammy shares insights into his father’s post-military life, working various manual jobs before settling into a factory maintenance role, while…

Time with Sammy (Part I)

In this episode, I interview my father, Sammy, about our family history, tracing back to his father, Yuri, and his mother, Pesya. We explore Yuri’s early years as an orphan after World War I, his service in the Soviet Army,…

Time with John

In this episode, I sit down with John Beltrano, a family man, dog owner, and deep thinker. We talk about woodworking, raising kids, pranks, technology, automation, and how humanity is adapting (or failing to adapt) to rapid changes in society.…

Time with Ramone

In this episode, I interview my son, Ramone, about his life, interests, and family history. We discuss his love for baseball, hockey, and snowboarding, his experiences with travel teams, and his unique name origin. The conversation takes a lighthearted turn…