Often the story that's not true is more interesting, and preferred ...but often it is not preferred. I think it's okay to proceed, but proceed with caution.

I'm often told that I don't get stories straight ...and often I'm not able to get to the end of the story, not because I can't remember; believe me, I can embellish it if I want.  But often I don't finish the story because a diversion arises, becoming a debate over whether I got certain details correct.  So let me say, it was some time ago, and I can't remember all the details; but I'm going to attempt to tell something that I know ...so I'm giving you fair warning, "This is MY story!"   It's only based on a true story.  (I do understand the only true story is by someone who witnesses it ...someone who was there.  I was not there, my brother was ...so his is the factual story.  I will not claim that my story is true ...but I do truly know where I want to take you, so I will begin:)