The author has written on many subjects and, of late, is making a study of the ancient tradition, in all cultures, of telling folktales. He is a believer that the child-self remains forever alive i...view moreThe author has written on many subjects and, of late, is making a study of the ancient tradition, in all cultures, of telling folktales. He is a believer that the child-self remains forever alive in the psyche, and that the fairy tale/folktale holds a near-mystical power of enchantment for that timeless self of both yesteryear and today. Story time going way back to early school days was very special and it remains so to this day. No man or woman outgrows them – the stories. Just the opposite is the case - their importance returns full force to the aging and reflective in need of a reminder of the important things, sometimes long forgotten.view less