Blog interview

Since Crystal Chick got the title of my book meme mostly right, I'm going do her interview.

Here goes:

1. Who got you into blogging and does your family read the posts?

I got interested in blogging from reading the Lawdog files. His witty and entertaining posts sparked some old memories of things I wanted to write about. No, my family doesn't read my posts I would be too self conscious if they did.

2. How many on your blogroll do you know in person?

I know about 10 folks that I met in Kerrville last year. It was tough to give up some of my anonymity but after meeting them I realize it was worth it.

3. Who on your blogroll would you like to meet in person?

Pretty much everyone so far, especially the ones that have been reading and commenting since the very beginning. (You know who you are) ;)

4. If you could meet one person from history, alive or dead, and ask them a question who would you meet, what would you ask?

I'd dig up Harry Truman and ask if they really did find dead aliens in Roswell in 1947

5. You have to leave your home suddenly and can never come back. Of course your family and pets can go too but you are only allowed to take 3 personal possessions. What are they?

My Ruger .22 pistol, my petty cash and my Humidor

6. You also must leave your state, what other state would you move to?

Arizona. It has similar values as what I'm used to.

7. What do you think about the Yearning for Zion Ranch situation?

Leave those poor people alone. The call for help was a hoax by a known criminal. The people seem happy with the way they live their lives. It is cruel to separate the children from their families when there is no evidence of abuse. Up until 60 years ago people getting married at 13 was not uncommon. In fact many of my wife's middle school classmates in the 1970's were married in out of social custom and economic necessity.

8. If you could live in any other time period than right now, when would that be?

The 1960's I don't quite remember the 46 days I spent there.

9. Years from now, one of your kids tells you they are in love with someone of their same sex and wants to marry. Are you cool with that?

I've dealt with this issue before. Even though I wouldn't be happy, I would still accept them because I believe people are born gay and then must make a choice to live the lifestyle or not.

10. If money were no object and you could take your family on a trip of a lifetime where would you go?

Ireland... many of my ancestors came from there and I wouldn't mind having a proper pint.

11. What is your favorite television show or movie?

TV show would be Antiques roadshow the movie would be The Big Lebowski

12. Who plays you in the movie version of your life?

That's a tough one. Could I be animated instead?

13. What is something you would change about yourself if you could?

I would like to be healthier and not get ill so often.

14. Do you give compliments often?

Yes. Especially when the person doesn't get proper recognition.

15. Describe yourself in 3 words.

Secretive, dedicated, unconventional

16. Do you believe in reincarnation?

Pretty much. I was raised with a Hindu belief system from an early age.

17. Do you agree with any conspiracy theories?

Yes. JFK being killed by the mafia

18. Does money buy happiness?

No, but if you are wise it can help take the pressure off and make one happier.

19. If given the choice, what age will you be and how will you die?

In my 80's and in my sleep

20. What decisions are hardest for you to make?

The best way to talk to my kids about tough issues without ruining their sunny outlook on life.

21. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done?

Drive 120 miles an hour in a junky old car with bad tires and a fuel leak.

22. You have to leave the USA permanently, what country do you move to?

Australia

23. Write your own Epitaph.

He never gave up, no matter how shitty things got.