Fearless
You are here: Home » Fearless Nico waiting for his turn on the Free Bird at the South Florida Fair, Jan 24, 2017 February 1, 2017 My eight-year-old son, Nico, is fearless. I know what you're thinking, "Dude, what 8-year-old kid isn't fearless? They don't understand the concept of danger!" However, while you read that line, and as I sit here and think, I will convince you that my statement is accurate! I'm already smiling because I am reminiscing about that day last week when my son saw how scary that amusement ride was, and it didn't phase him. On the other hand, my heart still pounds when I think about it now, as I did when I was eight years old. At the fair, a giant beast of steel and lights is built by mortal men. This ride is only fixed in some places. Once the ride is done over a week or a weekend, it is torn down and will only be rebuilt again at the next fair. This steel frame rises above the black asphalt, casting a shadow of fea...