From childhood, I have been fascinated by stories. My dad told us tales of his childhood filled with fantastic creatures and amazing feats. Were they real? As an adult I realize that most of them were not. Did they entertain us? You bet they did. I loved hearing dad tell stories of picking apples with his per snake or flying airplanes and being rescued from tree landings after being shot down. He used to show the spot on his shoulder where he had been shot and the bullet passed right through! Always amazed, we listened to every word rapt with anticipation.