Feld Notes

Episodes

1. 12

   'An Eye for an Ear' at Micro Camp March 2022

   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 podcasting. This is a podcast version of the video...

   Mar 12, 2022
2. 11

   S1 E11: Remembering Penka and Petar

   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 this season. North Macedonia The Odyssey on YouTube...

   Dec 31, 2021
3. 10

   S1 E10: A Daughter Married

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

   Dec 13, 2020
4. 9

   S1 E9: Remembering Toni

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

   Dec 11, 2020
5. 8

   S1 E8: Working as Migrants

   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. Notes Baba’s treasured clock

   Sep 27, 2020
6. 7

   S1 E7: A Home on White Place

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

   Jun 14, 2020
7. 6

   S1 E6: Moving to Australia

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

   Jun 7, 2020
8. 5

   S1 E5: A Young Family

   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!).

   Feb 1, 2020
9. 4

   S1 E4: Marrying Petar

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

   Oct 28, 2019
10. 3

    S1 E3: Meeting Petar

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

    Sep 22, 2019
11. 2

    S1 E2: Penka’s Childhood (Part 2)

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

    Sep 1, 2019
12. 1

    S1 E1: Penka’s Childhood (Part 1)

    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.

    Aug 31, 2019