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Evaine Kirkland (21) and his mother Tara Kirkland-Rainey (61) talk about becoming an adopted family and how Evaine's life has changed.

B Boyer: 2020-11-27 21:41:10.A conversation with the judge that presided over my adoption. My judge has continued to be part of my life and I wanted to learn more about him.

One Small Step partners Martha Harris (65) and Jenny Clark (47) have a conversation about how they are taking steps toward social change within their communities.

Dr. Margaret Watson (77) and Kent Watson (81) talk about their childhood and what brought them together. They discuss topics related to education, life and family.

Spouses Samuel Keith Harworth (41) and Valerie Joyce Kurth (43) talk about meeting each other and moving to Helena, Montana together. They share thoughts and memories so far of experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic together, and talk about where they currently...

One Small Step conversation partners Margaret Woody (62) and Claudia Marshel (59) discuss their upbringings and how politics have influenced their lives.

Benjamin "Ben" Hart (35) interviews his mother, Peg Hart (67), about motherhood, adoption, and the art of conversating.

One Small Step conversation partners Elizabeth Long (78) and Charles "Charly" Minkler (66) discuss politics of rural areas, their differences on abortion, and blended families.

Thomas Murphy(18) speaks with his father, Seth Murphy(42) about what it is like to live in the same area (The Verde Valley) most of his life and the benefits of growing up and living there. They also talk about what...

Spouses Somany Koeung (38) and Will Ross (50) explore what family, connection and mortality mean to them.

One Small Step partners Marianne Kast (70) and Jason Johnson (50) have a conversation comparing their experiences working in education and with school resource officers. They talk about the importance of voting and not engaging in political discussions online.

Patricia grew up in a home filled with love. Family stories cemented her sense of belonging and heritage. Recently, a growing interest in genealogy led her to do some research into her family ancestors. That exploration revealed a surprising truth...

One Small Step conversation partners Jack Howe (66) and Shelly Fraiser (42) shares stories and discuss topics related to adulthood friendship, the effects of alcoholism, and the place of politics in the work place.

Linda R. Elkin (64) and her daughter Joan Mifflin (44) were recently reunited after Linda gave Joan up for adoption when she was born.

Mother and daughter Carrie Danhieux-Poole (55) and Taeler Danhieux (32) recall Carrie finding out she was pregnant with Taeler, nearly giving her up for adoption, parenthood, and life lessons.

Karen Luedke (66) interviews her husband, Kurt Luedke (68), along with their daughter, Jenny Officer (32), about Kurt's time as a camp counselor and high school teacher.

Sahna Ballek [no age given] shares a conversation with her father, Len Ballek [no age given], about how he met her mother. They also talk about adoption and their relationship as father and daughter.

One Small Step Conversation partners Robert "Bob" Pavlik (60) and Vince Gonzalez (43) talk about their families, political beliefs and division in our country.

Mary Kamb [no age given] reflects with her daughter, Meggie Kamb (20), on their experience as an adopted family.

Significant others Jackie Burrell [no age given] and Gerald Cole (52) share a conversation about their relationship. Gerald also talks about writing his first book, the advice he would give to his younger self and his daughters, and what he...

Kym Klapperich (57) interviews her friend Roger Thompson (72) about his experience in Vietnam, what it was like being a prisoner of war, and the people he met who changed his life.

Sydney Joles (15) asked her mother, Cynthia Wray (52) what it was like to be adopted.

Suzanne Malek, TMCC Genealogy Librarian interviews Randall Lorenz regarding the the importance of Oct 30th as Adoption Remembrance Day. Randall also discusses his own story of adoption and the road to finding his biological family. It was his journey that...

Ryan Whistler (35) interviews his grandfather, Rinald "Dale" Kindall (81), about his childhood memories and life before and after World War II, the experience of being a father, and the importance of allowing men to cry.

One Small Step partners Loman Martin (38) and Reid Belew (29) discuss their small-town and religious upbringings, their families, women's rights, racism, and their life experiences.