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Stephen Ristau, 57, tells colleague Jamie Smeland, 26, about the importance of libraries in his life, he and his wife’s decision to move to Portland in 2007, and his work in non-profit consulting.

Leora Ferguson Ciccone, 96, talks to her daughter Luann Ferguson Ciccone, 56, about her life and careers in the military and nursing.

Darlene Lodge, 80, talks with her daughter, Lynn Payne, 56, about growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa during the Depression and about her marriages to Lynn’s father and to Donald Lodge.

Margaret Sturgill interviews her friend and coworker Dennis Horton (60) about his childhood diagnosis of polio and how it changed his life.

97-year-old grandfather reminisces about the early 20th century.

Paige Ann Ingalls (PA) interviews her friends James Albetta (JA) and Bob Hoffman (BH). They share their memories of the time they spent at Ingalside Farm as teenagers.

Karla Durán Palazuelos (37) y su amigo Iohann Rashi Vega (37) conversan acerca de las creencias de Karla, sus experiencias como voluntaria, y sobre su tienda de mercado justo. [Karla Durán Palazuelos (37) and her friend Iohann Rashi Vega (37)...

Clara “Lola” McFarland, 74, was interviewed by her niece-in-law, Beth DeCarbo, 43. The talked about the origin of Clara’s nickname, Lola. Primarily they talked about Clara’s family from the time she was born to the present.

Elsa Altshool talks with friend Janis Thompson about growing up and living her life in Southern New Mexico.

76 year old woman is interviewed by her son, 37 years old about her education, experience as a teacher and working in an overseas Presbyterian mission in Lahore, Pakistan and raising a family.

Susan, 35, interviews her mother Caroline, 64, about growing up in Oakland’s Chinatown, her work as a principal, and her family.

Karen De Shazer (53) interviews local resident Mary Jane Erickson Terraza (82) about growing up in the Mohave area, her ranch and her animals.

Faith Petric (93), by her friend Estelle Freedman (61) about her life as a professional folk singer.

One Small Step conversation partners Jean Bourg (78) and Brad Sealfon (36) talk about family, growing up, religion, sexuality, community, libraries, planning boards, and living in small towns.

Daniel Stillman (35) interviews his father Clark Stillman (68). They discuss Clark’s childhood, family and raising children.

Sisters Hinde Muya and Amina Osman are interviewed by McKenzie Wren. The pair discuss the path that brought them to the United States from a refugee camp in Somalia. Hinde shares her views about the differences between Somali Bantu culture...

Glen Bray (51) and his wife, Edie Bray (44) are interviewed by their two teenage sons, Zeke Bray (16) and Landon Bray (14) about Glen’s childhood, his group of friends called the The Sons of Fun, how their parents met...

Adena Anderson (100) tells granddaughter Erica Anderson (20) of her life during the Great Depression, describes her favorite memories of her siblings and late husband, and shares her secret to living to age 100.

Kathryn Coumanis (73) talks with friend and colleage Carolyn Thomas (68) about their work to establish domestic violence shelters in Alabama and early resistance in the 1970s.

Jamie Bronstein interviews her mother Susan Bronstein about her childhood, career, and family.

Margaret Swedish tells Janet Frey about her time in South America and life as an activist.

Michael Devereux (63) and his wife Lane Gustafson Devereux (60) talk about their marriage of almost 35 years, their adopted children from their marriage and previous marriages, and reflections on parenting, marriage, and life.

Lavera and Doyle Clay tell their grandson, John, about their courtship, family, childhood, and religion.

One Small Step conversation partners Matthew Kitchen (27) and Reyna Estrada (24) discuss the intersection of religious and queer identity and shared experiences of partnership and marriage.