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My grandfather Chuck tells me one of his favorite stories to tell during dinner.

An One Small Step reunion Conversation between Kesha Ram Hiinsdale (37) and Alexander MacGillivray (35).

Marty, age 62, is interviewed by his friend Ambika, age 52. Marty describes making some big mid-life decisions to change the course of his life and stay true to himself.

Mary Ann Ehrike (77) was interviewed by Bob Ehrike (79) about how being involved in Girl Scouts impacted her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Kesha Ram Hinsdale (35) and Alexander MacGillivray (34) share their views on what it means to be an American. They also talk about clean air and water; and environmental equity.

One Small Step conversation partners Joseph "Dennis" Delaney (84) and Jean O'Sullivan (76) connected and reminisced about days past in the Vermont Legislature. They talked about childcare, taxes, education and the Build Back Better plan.

One Small Step conversation partners Mike Steuwe (41) and Meg Mott (65) talk politics: Republicans, Democrats, "Republicrats"! They discuss the value of hard work, the importance of the Bill of Rights and issues of public safety.

One Small Step conversation partners Mitchell "Mitch" True (55) and Patti Lancaster (66) talk about connection, compassion, the justice system and education.

One Small Step conversation partners Timothy "Tim" Hunter (63) and Claire Ninde (57) share life histories, political opinions and things they've learned from family members.

One Small Step conversation partners Justin Berman (51) and Jessica Oski (57) talk about the people who have influenced and inspired them; who and what informs their political value system; and how to come alongside and support people in the...

One Small Step conversation partners Kota "Dakota" [No Name Given] (40) and Diana [No Name Given] (60) talk about public school versus homeschool education, access to healthcare, and toeing the line between conservativism and liberalism.

One Small Step conversation partners Mareisa (39) and Cheryl (54), both Democrats, discuss fiscal conservatism, their fathers as impactful figures in their lives, and healthcare.

One Small Step conversation partners Jackie Folsom (71) and Jeff Forward (68) talk about their upbringing in Ohio and subsequent moves to Vermont, along with their views on farming & agriculture, immigration and renewable energy.

Lucille and Harold Carpenter grew up in the northernmost part of Vermont on dairy and maple sugar farms. This interview covers their experience and some of their childhood chores.

Sara McCusker, 15 years old, interviewed her grandfather Joseph McCusker, 88, at his home in Manchester, Vermont. Sara wanted to know about his childhood, youth, and adulthood, including what he remembers about raising her father.

One Small Step conversation partners Lindsey Halman (44) and Tonya Trub (47) spend an hour discussing the experience of raising a single child, the differences between equity and equality, and the ways that faith inform their political perspective.

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.

One Small Step conversation partners Eli Chevalier (30) and Julia Ginorio (33) discuss economics, debt, education and healthcare.

Lauren Howe (29) talks with her dad, Gary Howe (70) about his childhood growing up in Western Massachusetts, his experience in the military during the Vietnam War, meeting his wife (Theresa Howe), and his naturalist and artistic tendencies throughout the...

Gary (38) and Dan (50) talk about their relationship under Don't Ask Don't tell (DADT), their wedding seconds after the law was repealed and life after making their relationship public.

One Small Step conversation partners Alexis McClean (68) and Krista Marzewski (53) talk about addiction & recovery; better care for veterans; and how to come together in the midst of an ongoing pandemic.

One Small Step partners Kathleen Gaffney (63) and Theresa Fiorino (48) talk about the state of the American news media, their personal political values, and the experiences that helped shape their political views over time.

Cleo Francine Wilson (77) speaks to her partner Bob Roth (74) about her first experience at a camp traveling outside of her Chicago West Side neighborhood, and feeling a "fish out of the water" after her trip.

One Small Step participants Clay Pope (52) and Dara Van Laanen (64) talk about their families, their career, and their experiences living in Oklahoma.

My Interview with George Merkel, a former Army guardsman and current Cheif of Police in Vergennes Vermont. He is also my Lineman Coach for football.