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My father grew up as an orphan. Because of that he was raised by his older sister and his very old grandfather. He tells the stories of his past and his present and how his childhood influenced him.

Talking with classmate about his experience during the years 2020 and 2021

Anjali and Erika take a dive into the emotional aspects of the climate crisis. They discuss emotional challenges that are present during this time as well as different forms of coping. Practicing yoga and taking walks are just the beginning.

One Small Step conversation partners Darlene Nuse (70) and Greg Alexander (46) discuss how they grew up, their faith, the effects of social media on youth, increasing divides and "true Kansas values: individuals helping other people."

Gab and I briefly discussed her views on the Juul e-cigarette.

Tara-Sky and Andrew discuss Andrew’s goals for preparing for the climate emergency, as well as what preparations his family has already made.

I was able to have a conversation with my mom. I was able to ask my mom question I was never gonna really ask her.

We talked about her past life and how it was for her

Gabriel, my son, and I spoke a little about him.

Amoolya and I talked about some plans our family has taken to prepare for the climate emergency and what more we could do to be even more prepared.

Tasmin Showers, age 16, speaks with his cousin Kya Secoundiata, age 16, about his inspirational family and how valuable education is.

Harper Schaberg(16) talks with Norma Schaberg(92) about her parents and how she was raised. She talks about what she wish she did different, how unsupervised life was, and growing up in the West side of Chicago.

14-year-old Shannon M. talks about her life as an 8th grader during the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics include distance-learning, daily life, and thoughts.

Jeremiah tells me about his good and bad times at El Molino through the years 89-93.

He talked a little bit about his childhood and where he grew up.

Hawaii was cool and fun, don’t wear crocs, and memes.

We discussed mental issues connected to the climate crisis, mainly climate anxiety. We also discussed coping mechanisms including finding a sense of community and spending time in nature.

We covered emotional challenge faced associated with climate crisis/resource descent and discussed neighborhood elements as well as coping techniques to deal with that.

Edward Schuman (16) talks with his mother, Pam Schuman (51) on November 29th, 2021. He asks about her childhood with her parents, growing up, and getting the job she always wanted. Mrs. Schuman shares stories involving her charitable parents and...

This interview discusses some of the issues individuals may have in their preparation for the climate emergency. Specifically, affordability regarding environmentally sustainable products makes it difficult to adopt necessary behaviors. Additionally, with so much information out there on the climate...

Interviewer: Simon Park Interviewed: Janet and Tom pfenning We discussed the Vietnam War, inequality, and what the Youth had to say about it in the late 60s

One Small Step participants Jess Cook (42) and Ken Brenneman (54) discuss their relationships with their children and their spirituality.

Life’s lessons and being fortunate to fall in love twice. Note: A roughly 2 minute section was inadvertently not recorded when I failed to press resume while we paused to gather thoughts. Sam described how he met Charlotte and the...

We went over 4 questions talking about when my grandpa was younger. The interview went chronology, we started when he was very young and went up to high school and through college and career. He gave insights on those memories...

Friends and entrepreneurs Phanat Xanamane (43) and Carl Cooper (34) discuss their community garden and market in New Iberia, Louisiana and how they hope to give back to the community and the youth.