Sure did. A co-worker.

Have you ever been stung by a bee or wasp?

stung by both often as a kid...been a long time now since I was stung...does that mean I'm getting faster at running away as I get older?


Do you feel conditions in the world are improving and why do you feel as you do?

Boy, that's a tough one. Some things are improving, in fields such as medicine and astronomy. And food production in, at least the western world, is staying above population growth. Yet, in other areas, things seem worse. Terrorism is probably at it's worst ever, in part because it's not localized anymore, but widespread (global). And while nuclear war is maybe not likely, the risk of a "dirty bomb" or "rogue state" use is probably at it's highest. I guess the way I'd sum up my feelings is that while I'm glad I'm alive ... not sure I'd want to start over again. Hows that for a short answer to a big question?

Would you be inclined to visit any middle eastern country right now if you were given a free ticket?

Great answer, DB.

Yes definitely...would love to return to Oman, Jordan, Yemen, UAE, Bahrain...but the free ticket wouldn't entice me back to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar...and I'll also wait awhile on Iraq and Iran.


If you could live in any place (OTHER THAN where you presently live), where would it be?

Probably Colorado. Never lived there but just love that state. Truly beautiful. (Although I can think of dozens of other places I'd love as well.)

What was the most special time you can remember having with your so/spouse?

So many! When he left for school, we knew we'd be apart until I could get my sh*t together to move down here. We had a really nice weekend together before he left.

Have you and your S/O ever broken up?

We came close, once or twice, but after doing some talking realized it was a case of miscommunications and misunderstandings, and that neither one of us really even wanted to consider it.

What is your favorite time of day?

Mornings. I'm definitely a morning person. I tend to get up early and call it a night early also ... with some exceptions, of course. :)

What secret little things do you do to help your spouse unwind and relax?

i rub the top of his head....his cranium that is...I rub the other one too but that's usually to get him excited ;)

What would you like to see someone get you for the holidays?

A new set of Minilite wheels for my Mini Cooper.

What's the best gift you ever gave?

Professional photos of myself and my sister for my Mom. She didn't have any of the two us as adults and so we decided she would like that...She actually cried when she saw it because we had one specially framed and wrapped for her

Do you know what the meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything is? (yes there is an answer and it's funny)

42, of course

What's the best book you've ever read?

Anything Robert Heinlein...but especially To Sail Beyond the Sunset
(glad someone else knew the answer! ;) )

What is your favorite book genre?

Classical Literature. I got bored with the contemporary authors I was reading a few years ago and picked up several classic books. 2 years and 25 books later, I'm truly addicted to them.

What's your favorite thing to do if you have a little time just for yourself?

Perv and read and listen to music.

What's your favourite book?