I had the pleasure of giving a video presentation online at Micro Camp March 2022, titled ‘An Eye for an Ear’. Micro Camp is an opportunity to meet and learn from users of the Micro.blog service, which enables open and accessible blogging and

S1 E11: Remembering Penka and Petar

Dec 31st, 2021

This time, I’m joined by my sister, Jodie, to share memories of our grandparents, Penka and Petar. Unfortunately, we lost our Baba Penka earlier this year before I had the chance to record the final interview, so this acts as the conclusion of

S1 E10: A Daughter Married

Dec 13th, 2020

This time, Penka shares thoughts and memories of seeing her daughter Tanya (Tatjana) becoming engaged and married to an Australian, named William.

S1 E9: Remembering Toni

Dec 11th, 2020

Penka bravely and generously recounts the loss of her son, Toni.

S1 E8: Working as Migrants

Sep 27th, 2020

This time, Penka shares what it was like for her and Petar to work in Australia with limited English. Also her ever-present clock makes its loudest contribution so far.NotesBaba’s treasured clock

S1 E7: A Home on White Place

Jun 14th, 2020

Penka describes the family’s experience of buying land and building a new house in the suburb of Figtree.

S1 E6: Moving to Australia

Jun 7th, 2020

Penka tells the story of her family’s big move to the city of Wollongong in 1974. 🎙

S1 E5: A Young Family

Feb 1st, 2020

In the first episode for 2020, Penka describes life in Prilep with two young kids: her son Toni and daughter Tatjana (nicknamed ‘Ane’ but now mainly referred to as ‘Tanya’ in Australia… just to complicate things!).

S1 E4: Marrying Petar

Oct 28th, 2019

Penka shares her memories of marrying Petar and what it was like to live together in the family home.

S1 E3: Meeting Petar

Sep 22nd, 2019

Penka recalls when she first first met her late husband, Petar, and how the relationship progressed in their early days together.

S1 E2: Penka’s Childhood (Part 2)

Sep 1st, 2019

Continuing the discussion about her childhood, Penka describes her experience at school, troubles with her health and her love of singing with family.

S1 E1: Penka’s Childhood (Part 1)

Aug 31st, 2019

In this first episode of Feld Notes, Martin speaks with his grandmother, Penka, about her memories of growing up in the country around the North Macedonian city of Prilep (formerly a part of Yugoslavia). Stay tuned for part two.

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