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Bonnie Levison

Spencer Tunick, Nantucket, 2018. Bonnie's first photo. Without Bonnie. (She was cropped out)

Spencer Tunick, Nantucket, 2019. Second time in she made it! Well, barely (pun intended) She's the speck on the very last table, in the way way back.

Adam Bottner

Franco Telegram

Adam Bottner (right) with Franco Harris.

Kate and Franco

Sister Laurena Alflen

Laurena Alflen at her 1st Communion.

Sr Laurena Alflen directing the choir.

Laurena Alflen in her habit c. 1955

Oleeta Fogden

Oleeta and her parents in traditional dress.

Mary Shaughnessy

Listen to Birthday love for Mary stops the show

Mary's people in the backyard they built for her.

Matt and Mary on their wedding day.

Mary and family on Maui.

Mary with some of her girlies on Bodega Bay.

Mary boogie boarding in SoCal.

Mary on Moth GrandSLAM stage.

Mary surrounded by friends after the GrandSLAM.

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The Gatherings

by Moth Radio Hour

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Gather 'round for an episode of The Moth Radio Hour with stories of coming together-- in sadness, in celebration, in faith and in the nude. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Kate Tellers. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Bonnie Levison takes a risk and stands tall … and nude.

Adam Bottner makes an immaculate connection in an unlikely place.

Sister Laurena discovers a new relationship with her faith by changing a habit.

Oleeta Fogden's much anticipated party for her first period does not go as planned.

After receiving a devastating diagnosis, Mary Shaughnessy learns to lean on her community.

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