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Jack discusses his military career.

I was interviewing my Grandfather, who is living in Vietnam and we talked about his parents, what was the most important lesson he learned in life as well as who was his influencer and what did he learn about them.

One Small Step conversation partners Jim Brown (75) and Paul Anderson (78) have a conversation about their backgrounds, losses in life, political views, education, the environment, and meeting up in the future for a beer. They find common ground despite...

We talked about my Dad’s experiences coming to America and living here as a green card holder and then later as a naturalized citizen. We also spoke about his relationship with my mother.

We talked about Mom’s life: what she wants me to know, regrets she has had.

Rather than following his dad's path as a commercial fisherman, John Pinto became a carrier pilot for the Navy, returning to Plymouth MA 25 years later as a lobsterman.

Jill Schmidt (68) interviews her brother, John "Jack" Badke (76) about his experiences in the Vietnam War.

One Small Step conversation partners Eleanor Scott (60) and William "Jeff" Barnes (64) have a conversation about their lives, the limitations of labels, and need for compromise within the political system.

Spent the evening talking with my roommate about her move from Vietnam to Plymouth, NH. What we thought our lives would look like at 20 years old vs what the actually look like. How is the US different from Vietnam?...

One Small Step partner's Jeny Beausoliel (59) and Dorvell Stewart (33) take time to shares stories about navigating mental healthcare system, living with abusive parents, and finding places that bring them joy.