Suzanne Rust

That was Matthew Dix. Matthew is an elementary school teacher, best-selling author, and a nine-time Moth Grand Slam champion. Some of his favorite things? Play golf poorly, tickle his children, and stare at his wife. Oh, and also hang out with Benji. They live 15 minutes away from each other and often get together for long walks and talks where they never run out of things to say.

I asked Matthew something that he loved about Benji back then that he still loves about him today.

I asked Matthew something that he loved about Benji back then that he still loves about him today.

I asked Matthew something that he loved about Benji back then that he still loves about him today.

To see some photos of Matthew and Benji, head over to themoth.org. In a moment, youth under a looking glass and adventures on the high seas when the Moth Radio Hour continues.

To see some photos of Matthew and Benji, head over to themoth.org. In a moment, youth under a looking glass and adventures on the high seas when the Moth Radio Hour continues.

To see some photos of Matthew and Benji, head over to themoth.org. In a moment, youth under a looking glass and adventures on the high seas when the Moth Radio Hour continues.

This is the Moth Radio Hour. I'm Suzanne Russ. And in this hour, we're exploring stories that look back on the different ages and stages of our lives. So much of adolescence involves internal dialogue and struggle. And while our friends and family may observe the behavior, the material does not become fodder for the whole country to see. Unless you're Kate Greathead.

This is the Moth Radio Hour. I'm Suzanne Russ. And in this hour, we're exploring stories that look back on the different ages and stages of our lives. So much of adolescence involves internal dialogue and struggle. And while our friends and family may observe the behavior, the material does not become fodder for the whole country to see. Unless you're Kate Greathead.

This is the Moth Radio Hour. I'm Suzanne Russ. And in this hour, we're exploring stories that look back on the different ages and stages of our lives. So much of adolescence involves internal dialogue and struggle. And while our friends and family may observe the behavior, the material does not become fodder for the whole country to see. Unless you're Kate Greathead.

She shared her story in New York, where WNYC is a media partner of the Moth. Here's Kate.

She shared her story in New York, where WNYC is a media partner of the Moth. Here's Kate.

She shared her story in New York, where WNYC is a media partner of the Moth. Here's Kate.

That was Kate Greathead, a Brooklyn-based writer. Her new novel, The Book of George, is out now. Kate said that being a subject of a documentary had lasting effects on her life. Seeing herself from an external perspective compels her to think more about herself with an objective framing. And she believes that's what led her to become a writer.

That was Kate Greathead, a Brooklyn-based writer. Her new novel, The Book of George, is out now. Kate said that being a subject of a documentary had lasting effects on her life. Seeing herself from an external perspective compels her to think more about herself with an objective framing. And she believes that's what led her to become a writer.

That was Kate Greathead, a Brooklyn-based writer. Her new novel, The Book of George, is out now. Kate said that being a subject of a documentary had lasting effects on her life. Seeing herself from an external perspective compels her to think more about herself with an objective framing. And she believes that's what led her to become a writer.

Middle age can be tricky, so sometimes you just need to do something new to get your sea legs and your groove back. This story was told by Linda Grosser in Boston, where we partner with public radio station WBUR. And a quick note, the story contains a little sexual content. Here's Linda.

Middle age can be tricky, so sometimes you just need to do something new to get your sea legs and your groove back. This story was told by Linda Grosser in Boston, where we partner with public radio station WBUR. And a quick note, the story contains a little sexual content. Here's Linda.

Middle age can be tricky, so sometimes you just need to do something new to get your sea legs and your groove back. This story was told by Linda Grosser in Boston, where we partner with public radio station WBUR. And a quick note, the story contains a little sexual content. Here's Linda.

That was Linda Grosser. Linda loves photography, teaching storytelling workshops, and producing shows that help build emotional human connections. Alas, that romance with Errol fizzled. They just lived too far apart. But Linda still loves sailing, feeling the wind on her face, the physical and technical challenge of navigating, and the romance of just being on the water.