Language, Coins and a Proposal - Flash Rosenberg

“I was finding lots of pennies on the sidewalk, so why was I having such bad luck? ”

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Language, Coins and a Proposal

Novelist Walter Mosley examines the power of language to break and form bonds; an artist connects with her father when he sends her coins he finds on the street; a woman describes her harrowing rape and pursuit of stability; and an actor proposes marriage, but waits a long, long time for an answer.

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09:51
Cents of Luck

by Flash Rosenberg

An artist connects with her father when he sends her coins he finds on the street.

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10:00
Let That Weight Go

by Walter Mosley

A man thinks about confronting someone over his racist language.

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11:35
September Light

by Barbara Wiener

A perfectionist finds strength and self-acceptance after an assault.

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11:34
I Don't

by Richard Kind

An actor proposes marriage, but waits a long, long time for an answer.

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Richard Kind

A NOTE FROM THE MOTH DIGITAL TEAM: We apologize but the photo of Richard's wedding is unavailable for now. We're adding it as soon as we can!

Flash Rosenberg

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Flash (age 7) with her “dear old Dad.”

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Flash with her “dear old Dad” as an adult.

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Some of the penny notecards.