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Paul spoke with Rori, the creator of the Walk-A-Mile program, to discuss his educational encounter while shadowing a colleague for the program. During their conversation, Paul shares the valuable insights he gained from his experience, particularly in understanding the financial...

Loren (age 94) and Veneta (age 90) Lesher have been married over 70 years. They are sharing stories from each year of their lives together. This recording covers the year 1969.

Interview with Doug Souvignier

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Char Priolo (79) about being a member and co-founder of the pioneering all lesbian musical comedy revue The Fabulous Dyketones.

Scarlett Dempsey (15) interviews her mother, Grayson Dempsey (43) about motherhood, what she is proudest of, and her work life.

Life interview with Herb Robisch

I sit down with Susie to talk about her Thanksgiving. We learn that her aunts and uncles came to visit, and that she got a new pet.

Moxie (16) asks their Yaya/ Grandma, Catherine (76) about her interests, connections, and passions. Around 1 hour and 10 minutes long, though it discusses events spanning decades.

Interview and short life history with Sarah Heidler at Heidler Christhanksmas gathering in Tennessee by brother in law Chet.

Heather, Clinical Nutrition Manager with Providence Infusion and Pharmacy in Eastern WA and Oregon Talks about her not straight path into the role she has at present moment. Alternative nutrition support and how important it is for those who cannot...

Billie talks about her depression. She has dealt with anorexia, substance abuse, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and her recovery process.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Christopher Kenney about his life as a dancer and as Edie, a high-kicking drag queen.

Drechelle recounts the birth trauma she experienced with her first child. She was having some health issues, such as very high blood pressure, a sign of preeclampsia. She went on to having an emergency c-section and was hemorrhaging so bad...

This interviews captures the highlights of Ginni Sackett’s Montessori journey, as well as essential aspects of Normalization as the key to successful Montessori work.

Before his retirement from his epic career as an USAF pararescueman and combat rescue officer, sister, Kristen Nelson, does an oral history of his experiences and lessons learned. From Iraq, the Horn of Africa to Afghanistan.

Kris Gibbons (19), a student at Eastern Michigan University, interviews her stepfather’s mother, Cindy Reed (75). Mrs. Reed talks about graduating high school in 1964 and working in a new industry- computers. She also discusses how growing up in several...

I interviewed my brother eight years ago, on Veterans Day in Portland, Oregon. Here is his story about serving in the military, 'So Others May Live.'

Dipti and Kale reminisce about growing up next door to one another in Mumbai India. Now both are coincidently living in Portland, Oregon. Sharing the Hindu holidays together. They talk about the upcoming Diwali holiday, what it means to them,...

Two former Hospice Gorge doctors sharing their experiences and things they learned working in Hospice and Palliative Care.

Pat Eck interviews Phil Carrier, OREA Unit #1 Member and his caretaker, Tamara Malcome. Phil plays his dulcimer towards the end of the interview. Phil gave the initial donation to Save the Criterion Schoolhouse.

Robin shared about her life journey with living her life as a vocation and the influence her mother had on her life. She was a pillar of strength. Her mom modeled a life of generous giving to help some of...

Armand shares with hospice chaplain Mary the meaning of Ramadan and the challenges of coming together as a community in person during COVID and shares his sorrow at the death of his mother and how he bakes to remember her.

Jenny Rask: 2021-03-22 01:17:10 Interviews her father Gene Rask about his life. Memories of growing up with Lee and Ray Rask. First days in Portland, Oregon. A few of Gene's first jobs and his father's worry about his boys being...

Kathryn Mapps: 2021-02-28 19:22:08 In this discussion Kathy and Mingus talk about how their family influenced them to be interested history and politics. Mingus, now a Portland City Commissioner, talked about the experience of running for office during the Corona...

Emily discusses growing up with a substance-abusing mother, and how this led to her won struggles with abandonment issues. She also talks about running away, dealing with depression and methamphetamine addiction as a teenager and ultimately her recovery from addiction.