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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.

Sister Gladia Bell (89), Lue Hicks (78), and Willie B. Kennedy (88) talk about their childhood memories, their wonderful parents and their life growing up in the South

Corrina Carras (14) interviews her father, Steve Carras (65) about his childhood and lessons he has learned about life.

We discussed several key events in there lives and memories of our family (how they met, Antartica, growing up, family trips).

My Grandmother sits down to talk with me about her life while growing up, and her relationship with relatives and family.

Dara Khan (34) and his wife, Claudia Melton (34), discuss how their lives have change with the arrival of a newborn and COVID-19.

Kathryn Baker (57) talks to her sister, Kim Sears (59), about family life and early memories of their siblings and parents. They talk about wanting to make everyone happy and their trauma and fears in life.

Sandy RUIZ: 2020-06-03 23:45:51 Interview with grandma -

This interview is with my grandfather Gerald Sunkin who is 83 years old. He speaks about his childhood and where he grew up. He tells about where his parents are from and what his parents did and what they were...

Logan Kimball: 2022-11-28 01:35:03 Logan Kimball (16) talks with his grandmother, Deborah Asay (67) about her life growing up, memories of her children, and her dreams.

Chris Brookes (73) interviews her friend Peter Baker (57) about growing up in Chicago and coming to Lake Ivanhoe, a Black community in southeastern Wisconsin. Peter relates the history of the community from its founding in 1926 up to the...

David Landaverde and his mother Paula Landaverde talk about her childhood. We also talk about religion and tradition. I am not sure she knows the whole 9/11 story. I love my mom.

Kai (16) has an engaging interview with his father William (53), in which he explores the experiences of his childhood and family while growing up in France, as well as navigating the challenges of growing up.

Dr. Pamela Jackson (67) speaks with Natalie Bias (36) about their families, parenthood, and the ways their lives have changed over time.

[Recorded: Thursday, October 19, 2023] Lori Mohr Pederson (63) and Stephen Betts (35) have a One Small Step conversation at the VPM office in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their conversation was recorded during Democracy360, the Karsh Institute of Democracy’s three-day biennial conference....

Father and son Eric Holstine (55) and Chris Holstine (18) have a conversation about college plans, past experiences, personal interests, family memories, and their relationship.

Nich Traverse (39) and his father Peter Traverse (60) bond over their passion as farmers, specifically at Innisfree Village, and share anecdotes from their experiences.

Ezra Kelly (22) talks to his sister Katy Kelly (33) about childhood, their parents, family, and Katy's journey through life as a parent. They also discuss the influences that led to her business, the development of her mobile application, and...

Camryn Anderson: 2020-12-02 21:07:58 Today I interviewed my mother, Kristen Anderson (42) and we talked about the shift from paper to digital media and the ways in which it has effected her growth and mine. We touched on a variety...

Sisters Joanna Whelan (39) and Nicole "Nicki" Belle (42) remember their late mother, their individual relationships to her and how her absence has affected their mothering.

Mother, Sarah Ovink (42), and daughter, Kiely Sindelar (12), share their thoughts on the current COVID crisis.

Brother and sister Thomas Dawkins (49) and Jill Henderson (57) talk about Thomas’ memories from growing up in their family, losing loved ones, and the life lessons the two have learned over the years.

One Small Step participants Anna [No Name Given] (77) and Deb [No Name Given] (64) talk about immigrant neighbors, becoming politically active, small businesses, social issues, and national debt.

[Recorded: Tuesday, October 26, 2021] Tim Brown (UVA '25) and Emily Douglas discuss living in Europe, military service, their parents' influence, and the current American political climate in their One Small Step conversation.

Siblings Sally Donlon (69) and Jon Donlon (72) recall growing up in downtown Lafayette and their favorite childhood memories.