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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.

Ted Lane (67) tells his son David Lane (47) about taking care of his siblings when he was young and making toys from things he found in the trash. He talks about meeting his wife and lying to his parents...

José Prieto Mendoza [no edad dado] comparte una conversación con su hija, María Prieto (50), y su nieto, Alex Gable (23), sobre su infancia, su inmigración a los Estados Unidos desde México y su familia. [Jose Prieto Mendoza [no age...

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

LeLand and Leah Holstine talk with their son Eric about meeting, their respective careers, raising Eric and about Eric’s children Topher and Anna.

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

Laurence A. Clarke (18) and his former teacher and mentor Joshua Lupher (32), discuss their relationship, their school, and their impact on each other.

Lisa Sims (63) and her daughters, Paige Spencer (35) and Grace Sims (25), sit down for a conversation about their fondest memories, career goals, and spiritual experiences, as well as the love they have for one another.

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.

Alan Hams shared stories from his childhood and his teenage years. They also remembered the adventures of family trips.

Thomas Pringle, 67, is interviewed by his friend, Gary Gregerson, 43, about his early years growing up in an institution.

Sisters Rachel Pettis (33) and Hannah Gibson (45) sit down for a conversation about their family and the different experiences they had growing up as siblings born eleven years apart.

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.

Mike, 32, interviews his father, Douglas, 58. Inspired by a sudden increase in their family through Mike’s engagement with a woman with a son, Douglas talks about his grandparents and about being a parent.

One Small Step conversation partners Kelley Nelson (62) and Franklin Strum (39) talk about the media's impact on people's understanding of politics and truth, politicians, and how we might come together or stay divided.

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

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