Just like the way fishing stories become more embellished over time and retelling, I think the author recalls fondly experiences that he remembered as being dan

Just like the way fishing stories become more embellished over time and retelling, I think the author recalls fondly experiences that he remembered as being dangerous (but in reality may not have been) that left a positive impact on the way he approaches life. I also think we as a society have become too protective of children. The ones that are protected from everything that could possibly hurt them usually grow up not having the curiosity and gall to put themselves in uncomfortable and potentially dangerous situations.