Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Rich

Rich, a longtime resident, of Tacony is now caretaker an abandoned and overgrown citygarden in Keystone Park. Working his whole life as a contractor and 22 years in recovery, Rich talks about his experiences living through addiction to then building...

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Melissa Koehn and Brandi Caballero

One Small Step conversation partners Melissa Koehn (57) and Brandi Caballero (40) talk about abortion, surviving abuse, being raised in the church, and shifting beliefs.

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Erica Ford-Smith and Emily Scott

One Small Step conversation partners Erica Ford-Smith (51) and Emily Scott (38) talk about social justice, Catholicism, needing to find common ground, and abortion issues.

Trauma, loss, gain, and hope with Mary Saurman

Janine di Giovanni said, "Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life." Dr. Mary Saurmans took time out of her busy schedule in Thailand to speak with me just a bit about her essential story...

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Jerry May and Daniel Fry

One Small Step conversation partners Jerry May (62) and Daniel "Dan" Fry (67) talk about politicians, Donald Trump, religion, and family.

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Anna [No Name Given] and Deb [No Name Given]

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.

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Jeanette Clement and Amanda Foster
September 26, 2022 One Small Step

One Small Step conversation partners Jeanette Clement (36) and Amanda Foster (34) talk about surviving cancer, growing up hungry and abused, and overcoming obstacles.

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Sarah Lopez and David Dennis

One Small Step conversation partners Sarah Lopez (34) and David Dennis (75) talk about having mutual respect, working together despite political differences, local issues, and being discontent with the two-party system.

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Jose Astorga and John Trowbridge
September 26, 2022 One Small Step

One Small Step conversation partners John Trowbridge (58) and Jose Astorga (32) talk about connecting with new people, immigration, local issues, and homelessness.

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Carol Roth and Jeffery Gaines

One Small Step conversation partners Carol Roth (83) and Jeffrey Gaines (49) talk about the military, living overseas, race, politics, and the election.

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Annette Karr and John Baker

One Small Step participants Annette Karr (72) and John Baker (57) talk about feeling misunderstood by the other side, respecting others, shifting beliefs, and religious beliefs.

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Gail Storey and Mark Hinde

One Small Step conversation partners Gail Storey (73) and Mark Hinde (66) talk about their daily routines, political labels, concerns over climate change and erosions of our freedoms, and voting for Donald Trump.

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Ann Koepke and Richard Gilmore

One Small Step conversation partners Ann Koepke (46) and Richard Gilmore (70) discuss the differences in their family structures, how they approach politics, and dealing with cancel culture.

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Ash [No name given] and Maren Berblinger

One Small Step conversation partners Ash (46) and Maren Berblinger (25) talk about growing up in small towns in India and Kansas, valuing women's rights, being moderate, and causing healthy conflict.

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Corinthian Kelly and Aiden Hamilton

One Small Step conversation partners Corinthian Kelly (37) and Aiden Hamilton (31) talk about being independent thinkers, abortion, loving people, term limits, and affirmative action.

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Henry McHenry and Susan Weir

One Small Step Partners, Henry McHenry (73) and Susan Weir (61), take an hour to discuss political divisiveness, the importance of listening, and their perspectives as life-long educators.

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Drew Nichols and Joshua Beck
September 26, 2022 One Small Step

One Small Step conversation partners Drew Nichols (34) and Josh Beck (46) talk about how they were raised, what motivates people to be "good," constitutionalism, and misinformation.