You Are Here - Emma Gordon

“I met Margie at a Wednesday night cancer support group. I walk in and she's sitting on this wicker throne like chair.”

You Are Here

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In this hour, stories of journeys—from far-flung to just down the street. Rediscovered roots, recess field trips, and birthday outings. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer, Chloe Salmon. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train. 
Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy. 
Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.
A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon. 
Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage. 


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Stories in this Episode

05:46
New Year, New York, New Life

by Gina Granter

Gina Granter has a fateful encounter on an Amtrak train. 

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07:42
Not in the Lesson Plan

by James Hamilton

Teacher James Hamilton finds a way around his school's no recess policy.

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08:57
13th Birthday, Coney Island, 1959

by Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper spends a special birthday at Coney Island.

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06:24
What Can I Bring?

by Emma Gordon

A friend from her cancer support group makes a lasting impression on Emma Gordon. 

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12:08
Grey Areas

by Mary Blair

Mary Blair travels to the Arctic tundra to reconnect with her heritage. 

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Extras From This Episode

You Are Here Extras

Gina Granter

1 Gina And Zach The New Yorker In Montreal In 2021

Gina and Zach the New Yorker in Montreal in 2021.

2 Gina And Mathilde Who Was Born In 2018

Gina and Mathilde who was born in 2018.

3 Zach And Mathilde Leaving The Hospital

Zach and Mathilde leaving the hospital.

Mary Blair

1 Mary Right And Her Mom Middle With Some Cousins On Their First Trip In 2008

Mary (right) and her mom (middle) with some cousins on their first trip in 2008.

2 Reindeer On The Tundra That Day In 2008

Reindeer on the Tundra that day in 2008.

3 Mary Middle With Her Dad Middle Right Mom Middle Left At The Manitoba Expedition Reunion Event In Kautokeino Norway With Other Family Members

Mary (middle) with her dad (middle right) and mom (middle left) at the Manitoba Expedition Reunion event in Kautokeino Norway with other family members.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Swingrowers - Via Con Me
  • Marc Orton - Yellow Roses
  • Frootful - Ticking Over
  • David Tattersall - On the Sunny Side of the Ocean
  • Sissel Morken Gullord - Ensom Lokk