, a set of questions with the structure of Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. We'll see how it goes and if we do it again, I had also considered going with a single topic and then having the 5 W's and an H from that but maybe we'll try that next time.
1. Who always puts a smile on your face?
Always is a term I try to avoid because I dislike speaking in absolutes but I am almost invariably moved to a big ol' shit eatin' grin when I see my baby boy. But I'm usually the same way about my dog too, there's something about her full body tail wagging and grin that just make me smile knowing that she's so happy to see me. Then she jumps up and rubs her wet nose on me and the smile fades.
2. What was your most memorable first date?
I think my best first date was a blind date where we met at a Jimmy Buffett concert at the Shoreline. Not only was it my first Buffett show but we ended sitting in her car for like four hours talking after the show and dated for 5 years.
3. Where did you first feel bliss?
I loved Easy's response on this one and am tempted to say that my first truly blissful moment was when my son was born four weeks ago. But there have been other moments through the years like when I lived on the cabin in the woods. No power, no phone, no running water and a great big pond all to myself. I can recall spending many nights coming home from a long night at the bar and going skinny dipping in that pond, floating on my back and looking up at all the universe above me surrounded by nothing but the sounds of nature.
4. When did you realize that life really isn't fair, nor does it have to be?
Not early enough. I think I began to realize it when I'd grown to my full height and was still a good six inches shorter than my brother.
5. Why are so many people angry?
Working harder for less money in a world that seems increasingly unfair is bound to rub people wrong. Seeing some illiterate jackass who can barely string a sentence together get a record deal because he knows someone doesn't help either. Neither does knowing that pro athletes like A-Rod (that's Alex Rodriquez to those that aren't knowing) make more in a single at bat than I will make all year is just ridiculous. Yeah, he's good at what he does but the scale of compensation is far, far out of control. That and people drive like morons so its easy to get pissed off when you have to commute a half hour to work everyday.
6. How do you make the world a better place?
I brought a new life into the world, I grow plants, I contemplate my nature and the nature of the universe around me. I don't steal, I don't beat my dog, my wife or myself. I think about my actions and how they will impact the rest of the world before acting. Living an examined life makes life worth living. I'm also pretty good looking so I think that helps too.
Okay, there's my Cheese and I'm sticking to it. What's that you say? You want your own Cheese? Then go on over to the
and get your own!
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