GK Memoirs

George describes his childhood home in Chula Vista, California.

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George talks about toys he had or made during his childhood.  He also talks about games he and his friends would play, like army or capture the flag.  He describes some models of ships he made and played with in the sandbox as a kid.  

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George tells the story of when Carly Goggans was climbing in an orange tree, lost her balance, and fell out, landing on Aunt Peg.  They were both in their mid 80's at the time.  

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023. 

George talks about his great grandfather racing down railroad tracks with his friends in hopper cars. 

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George talks about his grandparents on his father's side, the Karlsvens.  He talks about his grandmother and grandfather's personalities.  He shares a story of when his grandfather, Coleman, caught George and his brother Paul fighting, so Coleman gave them boxing gloves and made them fight like that until they didn't like fighting anymore.  

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George talks about visiting the Goggans, his grandparents on his mother's side in Sarasota, Florida.  He talks about their delicious southern food, including tomato gravy and biscuits.

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George tells about cross-country road trips he went on as a child with his family, reading comic books to stay entertained, hanging bags of water off of the back bumper for the radiator, and no air conditioning.  

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George describes the technology of his childhood and compares it to modern times.

This story was recorded on February 5, 2023.

George tells a story of when he saw the army going down the street to put down a riot in Washington DC.

This story was recorded on January 28, 2023.  

George gives a general overview of his life, where he has lived, and his family and career.

This story was recorded on January 28, 2023.