Of course no question is unanswerable because you can always say I don’t know. Or answer it with another question, such as “why in the world would you need to know that?” I’ve also found ‘get away from me you weirdo’ can get you off the hook at least temporarily, giving you some time to think up a more intelligent response.
There are so many plinky prompts I’ve missed! Where the hell have I been and what have I been thinking, letting them all gang up on me like this? I’m going to pretend that there are people out there just dieing to know what I think about random things. So here are my answers. Some of them considerably less well thought out than others.
What’s your favourite place to grab a cup of coffee? That would be in my kitchen, in my housecoat, in a state of semi-consciousness. Next favourite – McDonalds. Their coffee here is that good.
What was the last thing you got really excited about? I tend not to be a very excitable person. Or exciting either if you want to get all personal. Getting ready to go on a trip with my sister to Scotland was pretty thrilling. That was five years ago. I’m kind of seriously overdue for hysteria of some sort or other.
Make a list of things you’ve accomplished so far this year. I have lived through yet another dreaded month of January without going mad. I have managed to stay gainfully employed. I have used up every last millisecond of my holidays until mid September. I’ve reconnected with my brother. Visited family. Got rid of a closet door. Eaten enough salad to choke a very large rabbit.
Have you ever written your own music or song lyrics? Sort of, but not really. I have been known to make up my own lyrics for tunes that are already out there. I’m the only person I know who can sing along to instrumentals.
What famous monument do you hope to see one day? The Eiffel Tower, at night, by elevator, with all of Paris at my feet. But if I never get there, that’s okay too. Probably couldn’t stand the excitement anyway.
Do you have a favourite work of art? No. All works created by skill and imagination are beautiful to someone. Even if it’s simply a mom in love with her childs crayon scribbles. There’s no such thing as the best beautiful thing.
Pick a new pet to take home for free. I think I’m done with pets for this lifetime. It’s hard enough to tend to the care and feeding and grooming of me. I’ll just enjoy other peoples pets and go home to my own lint roller when the day is done.
How many books do you read each year? Since I got my Kindle, I sometimes average one a week. So over fifty would be a reasonable estimate. Because I still buy real books too. I don’t really know. I’m too busy reading to add them all up.
If you were going to open a shop, what would you sell? Coffee beans, cups, creams, pots, filters, cakes, grinders, makers and machines and presses, and many different types of the brewed stuff. Perhaps I should just go work for Starbucks.
When was the last time you visited a library? My library card expired a decade ago. I honestly don’t remember.
Make a list of all the countries you have visited. It’s a short list. U.S. and U.K.
Have you ever tried to grow your own fruits and vegetables? I grow tomatoes every summer. They flourish and thrive in spite of me.
What’s the coolest airport you’ve been in? Can’t even imagine what would make an airport cool. It’s a necessary evil on the way to somewhere else.
Should coffee shops limit the amount of time that lap top users can occupy tables? Yes. No longer than 48 hours at a time seems reasonable to me.
What’s your favourite foreign film? I love all foreign films as long as they have subtitles. I like subtitles for films in English too. Actors mumble. It’s SO annoying. Especially for the people I’m watching the film with when I’m constantly asking ‘what did he say??’
Should the U.S. get rid of the penny? Yes, please. Canada is phasing it out and American pennies showing up in our country would just piss us off.
Would you ever visit a psychic or palm reader? Been there, done that. Will live to be 93.
Do you ever purchase lottery tickets? No. W does. If he wins I’m hoping he’ll share.
Have you ever had something stolen from you? My prescription sunglasses. I hope the person who took them goes cross-eyed with migraines.
Do you ever listen to the radio anymore? Well, funny you should ask. Since W got satelite radio I’ve been listening to it non-stop. He has found a station he likes that plays about 90% Carole King 24/7 and that’s what we’ve had playing for two days straight. I have tried to convince him to look for other stations because to me that seems to be the whole point of having a satelite working for you. I read the list. I made suggestions. But Carole King it is. He will be taking it with him soon to the island and I hope he and Carole King have a very nice summer together.
Do you need coffee to wake up in the morning? Not really, but if I don’t have any at all I’ll never last through an entire afternoon without a nap.
What type of hat suits your personality? A tall black pointy one with a wide brim and a silver buckle and lots of stars.
Breathing Space 