In this hour, courage, tenacity, spunk! New opportunities, self-confidence, and parents going the extra mile (or rollercoaster) for their kids. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Pamela Mitchell learns to put her opinions first. 
Javier Morillo and his family hold true to their cultural traditions.
David Levy faces his fears for his son. 
Annalise Raziq's daughter makes an unexpected wish for her birthday.


Grit and Gumption

Christmas For The Morillos

Christmas for the Morillos

A Portrait Of Javiers Family His Mother Has A Fabulous Beehive

A portrait of Javier's family. His mother has a fabulous beehive.

Javiers Mother Cooking Puerto Rican Food In Our Apartment In Germany

Javier's mother cooking Puerto Rican food in their apartment in Germany.

Javiers Mom And Dad Dancing At That Christmas Party He Talks About In The Story

Javier's mom and dad dancing at that Christmas Party in his story.

David And Tyson Around The Time The Story Takes Place

David and Tyson around the time the story takes place.

David And Tyson Circa Storytime

David and Tyson circa storytime.

David And Tyson At Kings Island

David and Tyson at Kings Island.

David And Tyson On A Covid Style Scavenger Hunt Re Enacting Riding A Roller Coaster

David and Tyson on a COVID-Style scavenger hunt re-enacting riding a rollecoaster.

Kaylee Her Grandmother And Orbit Soon After Orbit Found Them

Kaylee, her grandmother, and Orbit soon after Orbit found them.

Orbit With His Favorite Toy

Orbit with his favorite toy.

Orbit Kaylee And Annalise

Orbit, Kaylee, and Annalise

Kaylee And Orbit About 10 Years After He Came Into Their Lives

Kaylee and Orbit about 10 years after he came into their lives.

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Grit & Gumption

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In this hour, courage, tenacity, spunk! New opportunities, self-confidence, and parents going the extra mile (or rollercoaster) for their kids. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Curatorial Producer, Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Pamela Mitchell learns to put her opinions first. 
Javier Morillo and his family hold true to their cultural traditions.
David Levy faces his fears for his son. 
Annalise Raziq's daughter makes an unexpected wish for her birthday.


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