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"And he did have beautiful auburn hair" Recorded in December 2017: Granddaughter Aislinn (25) asks her grandparents, Pat and Owen Wright (both 84), about their decision to adopt five children between the 1960-70s.

This is my mother's experience having her first child and finding out that they were severely premature.

[Recorded: December 14, 2022] Kat Roth (72) and Wandae Johnson (40) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Wandae comes from a background in social justice work within the Charlottesville community, and Kat is retired...

Gina was a stay-at-home mom when her marriage fell apart and she divorced her husband. She struggled to find a job and in the process lost her home and had to move into her father's basement. It was tough but...

Courtney Esser: 2020-11-26 19:03:15

Julia Torres: 2020-04-23 00:35:37 Married for 26 years, John and Julia are navigating their long-distance marriage impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic. They share their emotions, logistical challenges, teachable moments and hopes for surviving this crisis.

Karen shares a story about the role her Catholic faith has played in her life and how it has led to her work in mission support at Providence. She also talks about what Christmas means to her and the holiday...

Kimberly worked as a pediatric nurse during the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020, subsequently receiving an award as "a nursing hero of our time." She worked tirelessly to get PPE and scale up operations.

Robert talks about meeting his wife, Ellen, in Hawaii where they both grew up. He also talks about what he has learned about himself to his marriage, being a father, being a social worker and now volunteer.

David Gortner 56, and Nancy Jones, 49 come together and talk about faith, community, parents passing, Covid, children, and being resilient.

Learn about how this grassroots club got started and how it continues to continue the tradition of Barnegat Bay decoy carving by inspiring the next generation.

During Grandparents Day Larry talked about her life with her family

In this interview taken place on December 2018 in Chantilly, Virginia, Morgan Lee (15) interviews Hui Li (87) about his life in Vietnam and the United States. Morgan’s dad, Jack Lee, was a translator for this interview. Mr. Li talks...

In this interview from November 29, 2017, in Columbia City, Indiana, Trevor Ellis (17) interviews his mother Shawn Ellis (42) about what it was like to grow up the way she did in the 80's and 90's. She talks about...

Thalia Vlahos (18) discusses life with her mother Angelica Vlahos (47). From family to college to confidence, Angelica reflects on her accomplishments and hopes for the future.

Talked with my mom a lot about childhood and memories and advice! Lots of laughing and talking as always. Owen the cat and a little sister interrupt momentarily which is par for the course in our house.

Natalia shares with Liz the life changing impact that the care and nurturing of one St. Joseph nurse had on her when she was alone at age 17 giving birth. This experience changed her life trajectory and set her on...

Shari recalls her early years with "The Big Guy" John Smalls. Ever the gentleman, he wanted to make their relationship legal, but she didn't want to disturb what felt like a perfect union by getting married. But, one day after...

Glenn Seiden (75) talks with his granddaughter, Styra Goldblatt (17), about all things life.

[Recorded: Wednesday, January 18, 2023] Jim (72) and Cathy (67) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim discusses fox-hunting, his experience losing his wife, and his reasons for identifying as an Independent. Cathy talks...

Jamie Citerin talks with her mother (64) about her life from growing up in Elkhart Indiana to family history, to being a young mother in the 1970's, from her faith to historical events that she has witnessed/experienced.

My mom and I caught up again over the phone. Just as southern states are beginning to reopen the virus is reaching our family like never before but my mom believes that her faith and military experience will carry her...

[Recorded: Friday, November 5th, 2021] Christina and Jane, two women living in Charlottesville, have a One Small Step conversation. They talk about their personal political journeys, and how recent years have shifted their views. Other themes include education, racial justice,...

Kelly Maloney talks with her parents Howard and Dawn Burrell for their 50th wedding anniversary

My mom, Mary, shares her story of coming to America and raising 5 children while still preserving her culture. She highlights her life becoming an immigrant to America for the purpose of better opportunity for her family. The interview includes...