Grandpa’s Stories

Grandpa talked about when he was a child and the most difficult times in his life

Lance Hollweg and the History of Armada Grain Company

The Armada Grain Company owned talked about the history of his business and how it's changed over the years.

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Andy Miller and Cheri Miller

Husband and wife Andy Miller (64) and Cheri Miller (66) discuss how they met, their love story, and give advice to couples.

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Ramona Akpo-Sani and Denie Reynolds

One Small Step conversation partners Ramona Akpo-Sani (74) and Denie Reynolds (73) discuss their upbringings, families, travels, involvement in 12-step programs, religious beliefs, and thoughts on Donald Trump. They find common ground despite differences.

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James Knudsen and Brian Myers

One Small Step partners James Knudsen (57) and Brian Myers (58) talk about their upbringings, the experiences that shaped their career trajectories, and how their political views have changed over time.

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Gerianne Whitney, Kurt Whitney, and Katja Schindler

Kurt Whitney (47) and his fiancé Katja Schindler (52) interview Kurt's mother Gerianne Whitney (71) about her childhood, her role as her mother's caretaker, and the life she's built with her husband.

Growing up in Holland Patent NY

I interviewed my father about growing up in a small town on a dairy farm. We also discussed his childhood and school.

Farm Life

The two people in the interview are Presley Panaro and Mary Jane Arrington, Mary Jane is Presley's grandmother. The interview took place at Mary Jane's House and Presley age is 14. Working on a farm is long, hard work but...

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Lucille Keegan and Martha Hulsman

Friends Lucille Keegan [no age given] and Martha Hulsman (60) talk about Martha's pottery business, 15 schools, being a caregiver and pet birds. Lucille talks about growing up in Bristol on a dairy farm and her father's interest in training...

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Michael Shank and Darin Durham

One Small Step partners Michael Shank (69) and Darin Durham (29) have a conversation about their mutual appreciation for 4H, feeling different politically to their friends, and a topical political song of the moment.

David Schaeffer Interviewed about Covid-19

David Schaeffer (59) and his daughter, Lizzy Schaeffer (16), talk about Covid-19. David is a farmer and he talks about the effects of the virus on the farm.

Annie Fels

A great interview. I learned a lot and enjoyed it.

Thanksgiving interview with Lorraine Desmarais and her granddaughter Eryn Boissonneau
November 25, 2018 App Interview

This interview took place on November 22, 2018 in Milan, NH. Interviewee Lorraine discusses her childhood growing up in Fall River, MA, her relationship with her mother and father, the death of her father, and her absentee brother’s experience during...

The Dairy Industry with Steve Judd

My Uncle Steve grew up on my grandparent's dairy farm in central New York State and is now a Dairy Consultant. We talk a bit about why he left the farm and the changes that he has seen over his...

Farm Chores

Lucille and Harold Carpenter grew up in the northernmost part of Vermont on dairy and maple sugar farms. This interview covers their experience and some of their childhood chores.

Angie and Ellen Rollet talk about Ellen’s childhood in Wisconsin. “I went to a one-room country school”

Angie Rollet interviewed her mother, Ellen Rollet, about growing up on a dairy farm in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Ellen tells of her ancestors from Norway and Nova Scotia, childhood friends, and life after the farm.

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Jill Heil, Kathy Patrick, and Kenneth Patrick

Jill Heil [no age given] interviews her parents, Ken Patrick [no age given] and Kathleen "Kathy" Patrick [no age gven] about growing up, having children, and words of wisdom for future generations.

101-Year-Old Arnold Duevel Talks about a Century of Life

Arnold Duevel talks about growing up in Central Minnesota. Born in 1918, he shares vivid memories of his childhood and teen-aged years. A decorated World War II veteran, Arnold has led a long and momentous life.

Learning About Uncle Wade

Wade, nearing 40 years old, tells of growing up on a dairy farm, working with his dad and grandfather, and getting bit at age 12 by a baby rattlesnake.