The Moth

Tricia Ball

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A family tradition endures community-wide scandal.

Tags Growing up Childhood Family Coming of age Winter Holidays Adversity Holidays Healing Loss Legacy Nostalgic Bittersweet Thought-provoking Inspiring Wistful Serious Tragic

Storyteller

Tricia Rose Burt

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Holiday Special 2015: Sing Sing, Ornaments, Car Accidents, Curses

Recorded Date

October 16, 2014

“I'm nervous because it's the first time in years we're gonna try to act like a family in public.”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Tricia Rose Burt

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