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    The Moth Radio Hour

    Pagan Fundraisers, Blue Haired Boy, Autism and Oscar

    A woman visits a fortuneteller and is told she is cursed, a stay-at-home mother contemplates becoming a minister, the father of an autistic child describes his son's perilous adventure and a woman takes in a history buff in need of shelter.

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    Jun 5, 2016 • 1 min read
    • Dame Wilburn is told that she is cursed and decides to try and lift the curse herself.

    • Tina Zimmerman is on the cusp of empty-nest syndrome when an accident helps her decide that she wants to become a minister.

    • Sammy, the son of Eddie Hejka (pictured), is autistic and very determined to meet Oscar the Grouch.

    • Michelle Fecteau houses an enthusiastic history buff on a pilgrimage to learn more about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.

    This hour also includes an interview with Patricia Wheeler, Michigan StorySLAM producer. Hosted by Moth Senior Producer, Jenifer Hixson.

    Learn more or listen again to this week's episode.

    Photo: Liz Mackinder

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