Today’s story comes from Rachel Pater. Rachel teaches writing to young adults at Futures Academy and the Community College of Aurora. She also insists that she’s a huge hit with moms.This story was recorded live on 15 July 2015 at Buntport Theater in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the evening was "Take a Hike."

Our theme music is by our friend Whalehawk (aka the Grammy-nominated musician Jake Sanders).

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