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An interview with my grandfather. I ask him about life, future generations, and his childhood.

Colleagues Michael "Mike" Walling (54), YoungJun Li (45) and May Hua [no age given] discuss their cultural heritage and their work with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo (CAGK).

Tyler days that his best childhood memory is riding on the tandem with Grandma and getting McDonald’s pancake platter.

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." - Matthew 7:7

Friends and coworkers Lynn Houghton (65) and Sharon Carlson (60) discuss their shared passion for Kalamazoo history, the built environment, and cultural preservation.

Asking my father, Scott, a few questions about things that define his core values.

This interview focused mainly on the childhood and young life of my dad and how he came to be who he is today. He provided me with a very different yet interesting view of what the American Dream really is...

Superintendent of Lake Geneva Schools Peter Wilson (45) interviews his parents, Stephen Wilson (76) and Marcia Wilson (75), about their childhood experiences and their families. Marcia and Stephen also talk about their role models, family stories, and mutual support in...

Small town boy from Pennsylvania moves to Michigan to pursue his passions.

Jane Ann Pippenger (81) talks to her granddaughter, Dagne Pippenger (16) about her time as a volunteer for a school in Michigan as a young woman.

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Eli won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at All Saints Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 15 students, Tommy won the contest and received $500 towards his elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life Story...

Thanksgiving 2017 interview with Bob Lowry by sally(grandaughter) & Bob Reilly(son-in-law)

Sister Barbara Hansen shares her life and spiritual journey as a Dominican Sister over the past 60 years.

One Small Step partners Michael Lewis (55) and Daniel Patton (42) have a conversation about National Parks, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, libraries, and the role of government.

Sister Lucianne and I met at the West Michigan Environmental Action Council's Climate March in fall 2015, where we realized we both participated in the Universal Human Rights Conference recognizing the 500th Anniversary of Montesinos in Washington DC in 2011....

Diane House spent over 50 years helping athletes with special needs in Special Olympics achieve their highest potential in multiple sporting events. She coordinated and inspired volunteers, coaches, parents and athletes in individual and team sports.

Gathering at Juneberry on the anniversary of Dan’s death.

Katie and Sister Barbara discuss how they created Nuns & Nones in Grand Rapids, and the future of religious life.

Alex Yang interviewed me. He was such a great curious interviewer. He got to learn a lot about me.

A writing contest was held for the 5th grade class at West Side Christian Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Out of 35 students, Isabel won the contest and received $500 towards her elementary tuition by the contest sponsor, Heritage Life...

Calvin story interviews

Joani (27) spoke with her mother Joan (67) about her life and her cancer experience.

Amber Fox and Mirabella Witte discuss climate change, and how families and neighborhoods can prepare.

Lindsay Mitchell interviews her grandmother, Geraldine Augusta Bernadine Delosh Glassford Jeffs Drury, about her life and how to overcome hardships in life.