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Grit & Gumption
--- This episode is available on your local radio station, on PRX and below via The Moth Player. It will be published on iTunes | Spotify | RadioPublic | RSS on 12/7/2021 ---
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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Bienvenidos a Deutschland
Javier Morillo and his family hold true to their cultural traditions.
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Grit and Gumption
Christmas for the Morillos
A portrait of Javier's family. His mother has a fabulous beehive.
Javier's mother cooking Puerto Rican food in their apartment in Germany.
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 circa storytime.
David and Tyson at Kings Island.
David and Tyson on a COVID-Style scavenger hunt re-enacting riding a rollecoaster.
Kaylee, her grandmother, and Orbit soon after Orbit found them.
Orbit with his favorite toy.
Orbit, Kaylee, and Annalise
Kaylee and Orbit about 10 years after he came into their lives.