Sheila Newlin discusses fulfilling her lifelong dream of joining the Peace Corps. She and her husband, Doug, served in Papua New Guinea in 2000 after their three children were out of the house. Sheila shares stories of learning how to use a machete, receiving precious gifts, and the important lessons she learned about life while living abroad.

Dave Martin recounts a frigid ski trip to Steamboat Springs with friends from the Casper ski area, where a broken car window, a failed heater, and a hotel room without heat turned the journey into a frozen adventure. Despite camping out in a sub-zero room—and some of the group retreating to the bathroom for warmth—the next day brought great skiing and a memorable reminder of youthful grit, friendship, and Wyoming-style perseverance.

In his story, David shares some insight into his time growing up in Worland, Wyoming, in the late 1940s to the mid-1960s. David discusses how he and his family faced prejudice during this time because they were Mexican-American. David found that his experience of Wyoming was largely defined by his childhood where it was difficult to find work, friends, and equal treatment.

Jim talks about the very first Wyoming AIDS Walk, and how it began as a student organization that quickly grew into a larger community effort that partnered with Wyoming non-profits. The legacy of Wyoming AIDS Walk continues today through Wyoming AIDS Assistance and the annual Drag Queen Bingo event that occurs every April.

Dave and Jan Martin recount their multi-generational connection to Casper Mountain, starting with Dave’s grandmother’s arrival in 1929. From cutting logs in the snow and skiing to work, to living without electricity or water while teaching in Glenrock, their story captures the grit, love, and resilience of building a life—and a home—in rural Wyoming.

Sharon tells the stories behind five troll dolls from her collection. She and her sister have a long-running joke that Sharon does not seek out trolls, but instead they find their way to her. Sharon’s trolls reveal moments of political action, fun traditions, and laughter.