Today, John Updike’s birthday, Garrison Keillor published a written and audio version of “Frankie Laine,” a poem by Updike that begins, “The Stephens’ Sweet Shop, 1949.” In it, Updike recalls the atmosphere of the popular hangout for Shillington H.S. students and pays poetic tribute to its owner.

“The Writer’s Almanac with Garrison Keillor, Tuesday, March 18, 2014”