Fairs aren't all laughs and cotton candy. They can be strange and complicated experiences. In this episode, Kris Dinnison introduces us to a boy with a crush on the neighbor girl. Bruce Holbert describes a few life-changing moments on Sunday morning. Sharma Shields explains what happens when a mother can no longer swallow her rage. And Jill Malone recreates the story behind a photo from the World's Fair in Spokane.
These stories were originally commissioned by the Spokesman-Review and edited by Carolyn Lamberson.
Stories in this episode:
Uncle Fudd by Kris Dinnison
Sunday Morning (With Apologies to Raymond Carver) by Bruce Holbert
Harmony by Sharma Shields
Our Expo ‘74 by Jill Malone