At Hannan House today (Thursday) there was a special program called "What's In Your Attic?" It was co-sponsored by WDET-FM, Detroit's NPR station, and included youth from Covenant House (pictured here), students from Wayne State University and volunteers from the community. Each elder was to bring an artifact that held meaning to them and that had a story attached to it. This was all about oral histories. The youth and students interviewed elders and these interviews were recorded by WDET sound technicians. It was all quite professional and very interesting. For me, the timing couldn't have been better. As you know if you're a regular visitor, I'm planning to informally record the elders' stories myself just as soon as my digital recorder arrives.

By the way, these kids were great! They really got into the interviewing process and the staff fellow with them said they'd very much like to be involved in other projects at Hannan House. It's a natural connection. These youngsters are at Covenant House either because they are at risk and/or homeless. What better place for them to find loving "grandparents" than here at Hannan House?!! And I can already see the life and energy they'd bring to us. Another great idea by my old friend Pat Baldwin, the Program Director at Hannan House!