Story Title: stargazing from the street corner. telescope and hat in hand.
Who was being interviewed and by whom? Herman Heyn interviewed by John Heyn
Summary of story: this man for free, shows anybody that is interested in looking at the stars what it looks like through his telescope. he has made a living from this and works on the street almost everyday
As you listen, take note of anything that seems interesting, surprising, memorable, or touching.
that he quit a solid job with benefits to look at stars and provide a free service
Why did you choose this story?
it caught my attntion by the picture
How did this story touch you or connect with your life?
my grandparents always had a telescope looking out on of there windows
What surprised you in the story or what did you learn that you did not know before?
that he did this for free but still takes tips
What questions did the interviewer ask?
how long he had been doing this and why he wanted to do it
Story #2: Reflective Notes on StoryCorps Stories
Story Title: this teen wanted to die, but an officer told him don't give up
Who was being interviewed and by whom? sean patrick interviewed by john gately
Summary of story: a junior in high school developed a mental disease and faked a school shooting so that police would shoot him and end his misery. he lived and now thanks the officer for understanding him and giving him a chance a life
As you listen, take note of anything that seems interesting, surprising, memorable, or touching.
that even after such a hostile situation the officer realized he was just a kid and now understands what he went through, Sean didn't want to hurt anyone he just wanted to end his suffering
Why did you choose this story?
it grabbed my attention, its not uncommon to here of a teen wanting to give there life away anymore and thats a very sad thing
How did this story touch you or connect with your life?
it didn't directly relate because ive never been in such a situation but it definatly tugged on the hear, very sad story.
What surprised you in the story or what did you learn that you did not know before?
it surprised me that he went to such an extent just to have someone end his pain because he was in so much.
What questions did the interviewer ask?
where he is now, how its effected his life, and how he recovered.
