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LaVerne Birrenkott and Gary Birrenkott

Gary Birrenkott (64) interviews his father, LaVerne Birrenkott (89), about life, family, and his appliance business in Madison, Wisconsin. They discuss LaVerne's time as a mechanic in the United States Army from 1954-1956 as well as his time working at...

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Mark Samuel and Paula Veldhuis

One Small Step conversation partners Mark Samuel (62) and Paula Veldhuis (62) discuss the generational approaches to racism in the US, assumptions people make about them, and their troubles with the current presidential candidates.

My Grandmother’s Journey.

The interviewer was I, Daniel Garcia, who interviewed my grandmother, Rosalin Vartanian. The majority of the conversation was Rosalin’s early life. We also discussed some reflective questions as well, stemming from her early life, such as “how would you like...

stories from the southeast to Europe: growing up throughout the world

Robert Camp (13) and Margaret Darneille (72), who are grandmother and grandson discuss her growing up in the southeast United States and later Belgium. Also discussed is how Margaret found her husband and job.

Dad’s childhood and Life lessons

My dad talks about his childhood living in South Wales and the difficult family life he had to deal with. He finishes by talking about life lessons and the impact he wants to leave on the world

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Roger Vandervest and Betty Vandervest

Husband and wife Roger Vandervest (72) and Betty Vandervest (71) discuss Roger’s childhood memories, his career trajectory in Information and Technology, their travels throughout the United States, and their decision to move back to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Mark Wickersham and Lisa Nelson-Haynes

One Small Step partners Mark Wickersham (55) and Lisa Nelson-Haynes (58) discuss yoga and mindfulness, the importance of community, and why Americans have lost their ability to have respectful conversations.