Robert Schmidt and Jim Oliver
Recorded
September 18, 2023
Archived
September 18, 2023
40:34 minutes
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Id:
mby023115
Description
Friends Robert "Bob" Schmidt (65) and Jim Oliver (67) talk about impactful moments in their lives, their travels, and whether they are optimistic about the future.Subject Log / Time Code
Robert "Bob" Schmidt (R) tells Jim Oliver (J) about a time he tried making a kite and after failing many times, a kite fell from the sky.
J recalls working in hospice and being with a patient during their last moments. J says he believes in reincarnation.
R and J discuss their pet peeves.
R says his father is a hero to him. R tells the story of when his father helped some Black troops get a meal at a restaurant during segregation.
R recalls the night before his father passed.
J remembers the day his son was born and he had a vision of a tailor putting a suit of armor on him.
J talks about his relationship with his rom. J and R recall the christening of J's son.
J and R recall some of their favorite trips they've taken.
J describes his experience working for the Peace Corps in the Philippines and explains why he wanted to volunteer.
J and R discuss what it's like being recorded.
J and R reflect on whether they are optimistic about the future.
Participants
- Robert Schmidt
- Jim Oliver