Was talking with a newsroom colleague about how much we both like broadcaster Kristi Gorenson.

In addition to being on TV and radio in Spokane for a long time, she did a stint at the SR when the newspaper dabbled in radio a few years ago. She was a pleasure to have around.

The mention of her reminded me of her husband, a gentleman I have not had the pleasure of meeting in person.

He emailed me a story a few years ago.

It seems that after I got off a crowded holiday-season elevator at River Park Square, a woman still on it mentioned to a companion that she was certain she knew my face from somewhere. Yes, she said, she was pretty sure I was a noted sex offender or wanted criminal of some other ilk.

Kristi's husband, who was also on the elevator, offered an alternative explanation for why she recognized me.

As I recall his telling of it, he wasn't sure if she bought it.

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