Saturday Round Up: Story Crossroads, Seeking Fortunes, and Sticking with Family

Stories and snippets that we've adored from the week of June 11, 2018 to June 15, 2018. Story Crossroads Festival Highlight (00:58) This is just a small sampler of some of the conversations and performances we got to hear at the festival, so be sure to look at the entire episode to hear more about the Mountain Man petting zoo and performances by Dan and Annie Reed, Brian Fox Ellis and Denise Valentine. The Third Little Piggy by Willy Claflin (12:22) Sometimes seeking your own fortune is too frightening so you move back in with your mom. And this Maynard Moose rendition of the Three Little Pigs lets you know that is OK. Learn more about Willy Claflin by visiting: www.willyclaflin.com The Firebird by Susan Strauss (18:40) Another story from the Fleetwood Mac inspired episode, Go Your Own Way, this Russian folktale follows young Ivan as he makes mistakes along a mystical journey. Learn more about Susan Strauss by visiting: www.straussstoryteller.com Blonde, Beautiful, and Bubbly by Martha Reed Johnson (34:09) Martha hasn't always had the loveliest relationship with her sister but when life hits her hard it's her sister who helps her out and heals her heart. Learn more about Martha Reed Johnson by visiting: www.marthareedjohnson.com Mom and the Radio by Bill Harley (46:45) This piece is featured in the Are We There Yet? episode and is a story and a song about the dynamic of family car rides and the grand issue of who gets to control the radio. Learn more about Bill Harley by visiting: www.billharley.com