Comments on: Mom by Dave Isay

By: Melanie Jacobson

Melanie Jacobson — Tue, 03 May 2011 22:57:49 +0000

I'll never forget my mom's smile. It was that indelible.

I love This American Life. My very favorite among my most favorite things, minus my family.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:03:34 +0000

I love the fact that there are interview questions in the back of this one! We've interviewed my grandparents many times (they are now 93 and 87) and those are videos my entire family treasures.

Thanks so much for being on this tour. I'm glad you enjoyed reading these stories!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2011 17:02:33 +0000

My mom taught me that NOTHING in life is free. She always said, :someplace, somewhere down the line, someone paid for it." This has helped me realize to be grateful for anyone who makes something "free to me". I've tried to pass this wisdom down to my children, for example, all of the community fairs where they hand out lots of candy and crippy-crap. It delights my kids, but it must have costed the organization a fortune! Yet, I'm still grateful they do it. My mom has taught me lots more, but this came to mind first. (Our society would be a lot better off if people understood this principle.)–Amanda B in Utah

By: queendeni

queendeni — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:03:24 +0000

My mother, your grandmother, was one of great strength in the face of adversity. SHe always picked herself up and did what had to be done! She also, was always there when we had problems, to love and support and help when necessary. I miss her very much.

By: Pitterle Postings

Pitterle Postings — Tue, 03 May 2011 05:35:39 +0000

I never want to forget that my mother did the best she could do with her very limited resources.

By: The Dixons

The Dixons — Tue, 03 May 2011 04:32:24 +0000

When Lara and I were little, we used to get together and read books all the time — not the typical "play date", but it was so nice to have a reading friend. I'm glad that you are still a reader, Lara — I just wish that we could still ride our bikes to the library.
Something that I shall always connect with my mom is how she worked her faith and testimony into everyday conversations — it seemed like the most natural thing in the world.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 03 May 2011 03:48:38 +0000

Hilary: I KNOW! Lara reads more books in a month than I read in six!! Voracious, I tell you! But, I, too, love This American Life. Lots of great stories.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:09:19 +0000

I love those interviews too. I bet you read more books in a month then I've read since P was born…

By: Kerri

Kerri — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:12:37 +0000

I'd love a copy! I've been impressed with the idea of StoryCorps (and I'm a huge This American Life fan.)

My own mother…I could write a book on her. She's amazing, and kind, and openhearted, and funny. Best story lately is that my little brother was just called as bishop of his ward. When he called my mom to tell her, she laughed and laughed and laughed and laughed. He told the story over the pulpit the day he was ordained and she was a little embarrassed, but then she laughed.

By: The Atomic Mom

The Atomic Mom — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:07:01 +0000

My mom is very devoted to all of us. She always went to every concert, performance of what ever we were in. Even now, my 32 year old brother was in the Mesa Easter Pagent and she went every nite.