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Friends Dave Desimone (53), who is the site director of Black Point Estate & Gardens historic house museum, and Laurin Mack (44), who is a descendant of an original Chicago beer baron, Conrad Seipp, discuss Seipp family history and the...

Friends Debbie Ipsen (68) and Robert "Bob" Pavlik (79) remember Debbie's father and Bob's former colleague, Bruce Johnson. They talk about Bruce's life and his teaching career at Badger High School in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Joanne Niessner (86) talks with her friend Kathy Walsh (77) about her family history and her husband's family, including immigration, military service, and connections with the Geneva Lakes area.

Chris Brookes (74) interviews author Pam Meyers (78) about growing up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and writing historical romance novels based on the area.

Friends Dave Harman (80) and Tom Busse (80) recount their 65+ year friendship spanning military school, the Air Force, the Navy, the Vietnam War, marriages, families, and other life experiences.

Ed Schwinn, Jr. (74) relays family stories and local history to his son, Andrew Schwinn (38), including insight about the formation of the Schwinn Bicycle Company.

Spouses Heidi Gygax Garland (58) and Erik Gygax Garland (56) relay the story of Dungeons & Dragons, from its creation by her father, Gary Gygax, to its Gen Con and Gary Con resurgence, as well as Gary Gygax's lasting legacy...

Colleagues Josefina Sanchez (48) and Lilly Barrett (62) discuss their stories of immigration to the United States, their involvement with the Walworth County Wisconsin Literacy Council, the importance of education in their lives, and the ways they give back to...

Alice J. Morava (93) shares some memories with her friend, Jim Killian (75), about childhood, Carroll College, and community service in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.