The Moth The Moth Radio Hour: Green
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Jun 10, 2025 Tannia Schrieber, a storyteller and gardener, reveals how cultivating her garden provided solace and connection during tough times. Personal chef Elizabeth Fritzler shares her amusing experiences catering to a picky eater, discussing the emotional depths of cooking. Meanwhile, Rosalind Croad recounts the anxiety and excitement of her first kiss, capturing the awkwardness of youth. These heartfelt stories illustrate the transforming power of community, personal expression, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Learning to Swim as an Adult
- Isthier Chaudhury learned to swim from YouTube in a month despite initial fear and embarrassment.
- He overcame personal doubts and later signed up for formal adult swim lessons after his scuba diving experience.
Pandemic Gardening Brings Connection
- Tannia Schreiber turned pandemic boredom into joy through gardening in her front yard.
- Despite setbacks with pests, her garden connected her with neighbors and brought daily fresh produce.
Cooking for a Picky Client
- Elizabeth Fritzler cooked meals for Jim, a picky diabetic elderly man, during the pandemic.
- She learned to navigate his criticisms and faced the reality of mortality through her experience with him.