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One Small Step conversation partners Susan Johnstad (55) and Romero Robbins (62) have a conversation about how the places they grew up in impacted their lives, losing their sisters and being known, and the stories behind their ideas about patriotism.

Theodora "Teddie" Lottig-Kasch (100) reminisces about her life with her friend and neighbor, Patricia Solheim (70), and her daughter, Dana Lottig (71). She also offers advice to future generations.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, in Valparaiso, Indiana, Briella Woods (15) interviews her mom, Tasha Woods (45), about her experience meeting her husband and their love story. Mrs. Woods shares her story about the unusual way she met...

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

I (22 M) did an interview with my Grandmother Rachel McKeel-Abrahamsen (82). This interview focuses on everyday life as well as the impact of Elvis Presley's career on her life and the people around her.

Jennie Fidler (35) interviews conversation partner Fran Durkin (90) about her childhood, marriage, and family.

One Small Step conversation partners and colleagues in the Washington State Senate Karen Keiser (75) and John Braun (56) discuss their Midwest origins, moving to Washington state, how their families shaped their politics, and how disagreement in legislative sessions leads...

Brian Brubaker (52) talks to his grandmother Helen Corrigan (98) about their family's legacy of military service. Together, they remember Brian's grandfather and reflect on their relationship with each other.

Laura Peterson (51) interviews her mother, Esther Rudge (79), about her memories of her life as an organist and music teacher.

Dale Morgan (78) talks with her friend, Alice Lundstrom (76), about childhood, adulthood, faith, lifelong learning, and legacy.

James Shindelar (28) interviews his mother, CarolAnn Shindelar (69), about her childhood spent on a farm in Iowa and the impact that had on her life and, by extension, his life.

Michael (9), Ben (12), Nathan (18), and Scott (20) talk about their dad for Father's Day.

Friends and collaborators Cam Be (41) and Andre "Add-2" Daniels (37) talk about their school experiences, their development as artists, and their current work mentoring young people.

Amy McCoy (48) interviews her mother, Margo McCoy Howe (76), about Margo’s earliest memories, her childhood in Des Moines, Iowa, and her work as an international counselor and consultant.

Lonna Nachtigal interviews Liz Dwyer about her calling to farm and overcoming challenges, both personal and environmental.

Spouses Marian Fowler (79) and Albert Fowler (80), teenage sweethearts who have been married for 57 years, discuss their lives and the many surprises they encountered. They talk about Albert's service and the difference between his view of the military...

Jim Sayers (77) and Donna Prizgintas talk about his memories of growing on a farm in Humboldt, Iowa, the transition of the farm through generations and his hope for the future of the land and his family.

My grandpa, Paul Market, was 15 in 1960. During this interview, he discusses his lifestyle during the 1960s and his feelings regarding the major changes in his life and the overall time period. Also, he mentions major events that he...

I (the son) asked my mom about her favorite memories while traveling. We have been to many places together and we just talked about a few.

Greta Henderson (21) and Jennifer Todd-Ferrell (39) discuss the intricacies of masculinity and gender in modern America.

Husband and wife Robert "Bob" Sherrill (70) and Jannis "Jann" Schilling Sherrill (68) talk about their experience as a military couple and reflect on the many places that they have lived over the years.

Karol Kennedy (59) talks with her mother, Kristina "Kris" Young Smirl (83), about her childhood, parenting, memories, jobs, and hobbies.

Kelly Davis (44) shares a conversation with new friend Ella Holberg (88) about Ella's family history and growing up in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to musician Jon Richardson (35) about his work in Provincetown, Massachusetts and in particular his role as a piano man in a town with a long tradition of piano bars.

I learned that me and my grandma are related to Benjamin Franklin. I learned she lived in 8 Different states. Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, and Texas. not in the order. And she lived in 38 different...