Sandi Peterson and Richard Eng

Sandi Peterson and Richard Eng introduce themselves.

Sandi talks about being a civil service commissioner.

Richard talks about being a National Asian American Theater Company: NAATCO.org.

Richard shares about bringing music to nursing homes and retirement communities.

Sandi shares going with her sister and brother in law who would sing at nursing homes.

Richard talks about his mother as the most influential person in his life. Escaping communism from China, she would have preferred Richard to a doctor or lawyer, didn't like the direction Richard took but never said no. Always loved his friends, would cook for them, she was a great influence in teaching me generosity and tolerance.

Sandi's most influential people: Grandmother adopted . Grandma taught her that love is granted when you obey. Her husband showed her that love is unconditional, his acceptance gave her freedom to explore.

Richard talks about equality, working to rectify the social and economic injustices in society. Sandi discuses her political beliefs.

Richard and Sandi discuss "hand up vs. hand out."

This is where there is some interesting divergence in both agreeing we need to uplift those who are disadvantaged, but there's a slight difference in seeing some folks as not pulling their weight vs. needing cultural change.

Sandi and Richard discuss religion.

Sandi and Richard share how they came to think they we they do.

Sandi and Richard discuss their hopes for the future.

Talking about future of the country and elections.