Episode 0 - Introduction to Back Then

The way we see our world today is partly influenced by the way we see yesterday. Sharing a common vision of the past, or at least, some elements, gives us common ground. In a society where the informal occupies so much space, it is no surprise that the family space is a primary place of transmission. Some might already be tired of hearing the same stories of their parents, talking about how St.Martin was in those days, how it used to be back then, others might not have these references. Either way, these testimonies are valuable, I would even say precious, because the lessons of the past can inspire our vision of the future! I am convinced that if we look behind, we can find gems to build tomorrow. So, I welcome you to Back then, stories of the St.Martin of yesterday! Here, you will hear mostly brothers and sisters talk about their childhood in their neighborhoods, mainly in the sixties and seventies. We asked open questions on different topics and each episode will feature their answers on one topic. These interviews were conducted often outdoors, in the interviewees family environment, so you will hear a bit of… noise. Think of it as your token of authenticity! Thank you to Jeanine and Etina Arnell from French Quarter, Frantz and Fabien Gumbs from Concordia, Olga and Rosette Gumbs from Concordia, Alicia Weinum from Grand-Case, and Ginette and Mercedes Fleming from French Quarter for welcoming me and my questions and agreeing to share pieces of their childhood with us. This podcast is brought to you by me, Stéphie Gumbs, through Nansi's Office. Yes, Anansi the storyteller now writes her stories in her office! I hope you will learn a few things from these episodes, or that it will bring back memories from your own childhood. If you would like to share your stories of back then, I would love to hear from you! You can contact me on social media (on this day sxm) or via email ([email protected]) Thank you for listening to this introduction and I hope that you'll enjoy the episodes!