Hesitations - Theresa Thames Photo By Dariusz Kobajlo

“It's New Year's Eve and I'm at church. This is the worship service that people come to on New Year's Eve if they don't want to drink, they don't want to party.”

Photo by Dariusz Kobajlo

Hesitations

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Hold your horses! In this hour, stories of slowing down, holding off, or taking a pause. This episode is hosted by Moth Senior Director Jenifer Hixson. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Theresa Thames officiates a wedding in Hawaii.
Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.
Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday. 
AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships. 

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11:49
The Rough Side of the Mountain

by Theresa Thames

Theresa Thames officiates a wedding in Hawaii.

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06:46
What Would Roberto Clemente Do?

by Ryan Roe

Ryan Roe contends with having Tourette Syndrome in school.

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05:31
Who Said Age is Just a Number

by Linda Grosser

Linda Grosser loses faith in online dating as she approaches a milestone birthday

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14:52
Missing Pieces

by A. J. Jacobs

AJ Jacobs, an inexperienced jigsaw puzzler, finds himself at the world championships. 

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Extras From This Episode

Hesitations Extras

Theresa Thames

Theresa At The Wedding

Theresa at the wedding.

Theresa In Hawaii

Theresa in Hawaii.

22 A Tisketa Tasket I Got Hair Up In My Basket 22

"A Tisketa Tasket I got hair up in my basket."

On The Trail

On the trail.

Ryan Roe

Ryans School Photo

Ryan's school photo.

Ryan Roes Class Picture With Mrs  Bragg Center  Ryan Is Just Left Of Center In The Blue Polo Shirt

Ryan Roe's class picture. Mrs. Bragg (center) and Ryan (left of center in the blue polo shirt)

Linda Grosser

Linda With Her Brother In Law At Her Party Featuring The Cosmos Her Friend Made By Squeezing 50 Limes

Linda with her brother in law at her party featuring the cosmos her friend made by squeezing 50 limes.

Linda With Her Sons At Her Party

Linda with her sons at her party.

A.J. Jacobs

Aj And His Family Representing The Usa At The World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship

AJ and his family representing the USA at the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship.

Aj And His Son Zane Competing In The 2 Person Event

AJ and his son Zane competing in the 2-person event.