Tarot: The Empress
Current mood: artistic
Category: Art and Photography

The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art or business. While the Magician is the primal spark, the idea made real, and the High Priestess is the one who gives the idea a form, the Empress is the womb where it gestates and grows till it is ready to be born. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more Demeter, goddess of abundance, then sensual Venus. She is the giver of Earthly gifts, yet at the same time, she can, in anger withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. In fury and grief, she kept the Earth barren till her child was returned to her.

The Empress has had a rather uneventful five centuries. Waite and other occultists are responsible for the starry crown, the emblem of Venus, the waterfall, and the vegetation and wildlife. The Hermitage informs us that in historical decks the Empress sits on a throne, almost always holding a shield or orb in one hand and a scepter in the other. The shield typically

bears an eagle as the heraldic emblem of the Holy Roman Empire.

The Empress may also represent the Object of Desire. Most obviously, the love of the beloved, the love and approval of parents, especially (but not solely) mothers. While this may be healthy, over attachment to the object (or to the idea of the object) can be a danger sign.

If the Empress is the Object of Desire, the Hanged Man (or a Hanged Man substitute from the Minor Arcana) is the one who desires. This can inspire Great Works, or trap the Querant in pathology. Attachment can lead to death, metaphorically or otherwise. When The Empress kills (again, metaphorically or otherwise), it is usually by consuming, suffocating, or poisoning.

My own imagery stems from a fleeting reference to Chinese mythology gained from my model for this card. The interpretation here is much closer to my intuitions on this card.

Guanyin (Quan Yin) is the bodhisattva of compassion as venerated by East Asian Buddhists, usually as a female. She is also known as the Chinese Bodhisattva of Compassion. The name Guanyin is short for Guanshi'yin) which means "Observing the Sounds (or Cries) of the World".

It is generally accepted that Guanyin originated as the Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara, (which is her male form). Commonly known in the West as the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin is also revered by Chinese Taoists as an Immortal.

Currently listening : Holst: The Planets Release date: 2001-04-10

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Remembering George
Current mood: pirate
Category: Life

Being a recovering Catholic, the following George Carlin routine has always been one of my favorites. Here it is:

In the Bullshit Department, a businessman can't hold a candle to a clergyman. 'Cause I gotta tell you the truth, folks. When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. No contest. No contest. Religion. Religion easily has the greatest bullshit story ever told. Think about it. Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time!

But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money! Religion takes in billions of dollars, they pay no taxes, and they always need a little more. Now, you talk about a good bullshit story. Holy Shit!

But I want you to know something, this is sincere, I want you to know, when it comes to believing in God, I really tried. I really, really tried. I tried to believe that there is a God, who created each of us in His own image and likeness, loves us very much, and keeps a close eye on things. I really tried to believe that, but I gotta tell you, the longer you live, the more you look around, the more you realize, something is fucked up.

Something is wrong here. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. Something is definitely wrong. This is not good work. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. Results like these do not belong on the résumé of a Supreme Being. This is the kind of shit you'd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. And just between you and me, in any decently-run universe, this guy would've been out on his all-powerful ass a long time ago. And by the way, I say "this guy", because I firmly believe, looking at these results, that if there is a God, it has to be a man.

No woman could or would ever fuck things up like this. So, if there is a God, I think most reasonable people might agree that he's at least incompetent, and maybe, just maybe, doesn't give a shit. Doesn't give a shit, which I admire in a person, and which would explain a lot of these bad results.

So rather than be just another mindless religious robot, mindlessly and aimlessly and blindly believing that all of this is in the hands of some spooky incompetent father figure who doesn't give a shit, I decided to look around for something else to worship. Something I could really count on.

And immediately, I thought of the sun. Happened like that. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Well, not overnight, you can't see the sun at night. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. Several reasons. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? Unlike some other gods I could mention, I can actually see the sun. I'm big on that. If I can see something, I don't know, it kind of helps the credibility along, you know? So everyday I can see the sun, as it gives me everything I need; heat, light, food, flowers in the park, reflections on the lake, an occasional skin cancer, but hey. At least there are no crucifixions, and we're not setting people on fire simply because they don't agree with us.

Sun worship is fairly simple. There's no mystery, no miracles, no pageantry, no one asks for money, there are no songs to learn, and we don't have a special building where we all gather once a week to compare clothing. And the best thing about the sun, it never tells me I'm unworthy. Doesn't tell me I'm a bad person who needs to be saved. Hasn't said an unkind word. Treats me fine. So, I worship the sun. But, I don't pray to the sun. Know why? I wouldn't presume on our friendship. It's not polite.

I've often thought people treat God rather rudely, don't you? Asking trillions and trillions of prayers every day. Asking and pleading and begging for favors. Do this, gimme that, I need a new car, I want a better job. And most of this praying takes place on Sunday His day off. It's not nice.

And it's no way to treat a friend.

Currently listening : Don't Count Me Out: The Best of the Transatlantic Years By Gerry Rafferty

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Do you live on my block, too?
Current mood: curious
Category: Life

I was struck with the poignancy of Natalie Dee's most recent cartoon:

Currently listening : Shady Grove By Jerry Garcia & David Grisman Release date: 1996-10-15

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The Answers To Some More Burning Questions:
Current mood: artistic
Category: Quiz/Survey

Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?

Mostly, yes. It would just be silly, otherwise.

What quality do you find most attractive in the opposite sex?

Emotional maturity

What is your number one priority in life?

Financial solvency

The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?

Steven Spielberg

When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?

Almost always

In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?

I can't be both?

Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?

neither

If you could have any job (assuming you have the skills) what would it be?

Freelance illustrator. Oh, wait…

If you could do anything without repercussions, what would it be?

An amazingly huge bank heist

Are you easy to get along with?

If you can get to know me well.

Are you photogenic?

Hard for me to say. I can be, I guess.

Do you dream in color or black and white?

Both, at the same time.

What do you like MOST: Sunrise or sunset?

Sunrise

What is one of your pet peeves?

It used to be people who think it's okay to cut to the front of the line at McDonald's for their free refills.

Now it's disgruntled mass-transit commuters and voters.

Have you ever almost died?

Several times.

Have you ever had your heart broken?

Nope, the organ works fine.

Do you like to dance?

Yep

Ever laid under the stars?

Yep

Is there a such thing as a soul mate?

Urgh!

I believe in true love. Not only do I believe in it, but I also believe it is as rare as the rarest of diamonds. It's not an "ooh, I believe in soul mates" kind of malarkey. If there's one phrase I wish I could STRIKE from the English language, it's "soul mate".

No.

Fuck soul mates.

But I do believe in a very specific kind of love ... er ... how to explain it. "True love" will have to suffice. My belief in this kind of love is scientific. I think true love (not your garden variety love, but TRUE love - huge difference) has to do with chemistry. Literally. Body chemistry, brain chemistry, pheromones, the 5 senses ... Nothing about souls or heart or spirit ... but chemistry. Can't prove it, but this is what I believe. (And believe it or not, I think that MY way of looking at it is MORE romantic than the "soul mate" way. But then again, I am certifiable.)

Could you live without the television?

Broadcast television or the box itself?

Could you live without music?

Absolutely not.

Would you rather love someone or be loved?

Is it selfish if I say 'be loved'?

Ever been fired?

A couple times.

Do you support abortion?

I believe I do, fundamentally and through my tax dollars.

For medical use, should weed be legal?

Uh-huh. "Medical use", huh?

Paging Doctor Leary…Doctor Dennis Leary….

Do you think it is okay to drink and drive?

Yes. It's called Darwinism.

Do you fear terrorism?

Not to a debilitating degree, but I'm certainly not fond of it.

Should parents monitor their children's internet use, or is that an invasion of privacy?

Should citizens be given an intelligence test before logging on?

Are you a child of the 70s, 80s, or 90s?

Ahem- 60's

Where were you born?

Ohio

What city did you grow up in?

Norwalk

Did you enjoy your childhood?

Most of it.

When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?

An artist. Who knew?

What do you want to be now?

Employed.

Name the first memorable vacation you took as a kid?

Is it weird that Washington DC stands out more than Disney World?

What was your first best friend or friends' name?

Izzy

Are they still your friend?

Too much time & distance

Can you name all the schools you ever attended?

That's pretty easy.

Who was your first crush?

A little red-haired girl named Suzy

Were you closer to your Mom or Dad as a kid?

I was around Mom more.

Do you have any embarrassing school stories to share?

To share? No.

What was the first record, tape or CD you remember buying?

Record-  The Who – Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy

How old is a good age to have kids?

Doesn't matter, you won't be ready anyway.

Are you scared of anything?

Bears….sharks….snakes….

What was your favorite class in elementary school?

Lunch

Broke any bones or had any freaky accidents as a kid?

Hm. Nope.

Were you a meanie head?

I was just cruel. There's a difference.

Did you play house or pretend to be a super hero?

I was a superhero who lived in a house; best of both worlds.

Seriously, are you still just a kid at heart?

Can't you tell by these answers?

Best job you ever had?

Caricature artist

Ever been in a car accident?

Several.

What is the wildest experience that you can recall?

That fuckin' water park slide was a heart-stopper….

If you won $1 million dollars, what would you buy first?:

Peace of mind.

What's your favorite candle scent?

Sandalwood

What is your favorite form / body of water?

Sea

Use 3 or 4 words or phrases to describe why that is your favorite form of water.

A big blue wobbly thing that mermaids live in.

How important is it to you to be near the ocean?

I could stand to be nearer…

Do you like rainstorms (no T&L)?

Sometimes.

Do you like thunderstorms?

Always.

Do you like snowstorms?

Perversely so.

Would you rather vacation in a cabin in the woods or a cottage by the sea?

Sea side, baby!

Do you prefer sultry summers, or "just warm" summers?

Any way I can get it, Big Boy.

You're at home relaxing. A friend calls you up and asks if you'd like to go to the movies in an hour. How do you respond?

Sure.

You're at home relaxing. Your lover says that there's a movie they really want to see at the theater that starts in one hour. How do you respond?

Sure.

Your friend wants to go to a science museum with you. Are you excited?

Yeah.

Your friend wants to go to a dance club with you. Are you excited?

A little.

Your friend wants to crash a wedding with you. Are you excited?

Now we're talkin'.

Your friend wants to crash a wake with you. Are you excited?

Ha ha!!!!

Members of the Ku Klux Klan have a rally in your town. How do you feel about it?

We still have freedom of speech. I'm also free not to pay attention.

You are at a store. The very pleasant, attractive young cashier gives you too much change. Do you keep it?

Probably not.

You are at a store. The cashier the cashier is ugly and smells foul. She appears ignorant and rude, and acts as if dealing with you is really the low point of her day. She gives you too much change. Do you keep it?

Depends on how hot the person behind me in line is.

Do you find that little things can have a major impact on your mood?

No, they have to be pretty major.

Do you find you must be constantly active, or do you prefer your "down time"?

I relish the down time.

Do you find that you (at least sometimes) have what might be described as a raunchy side ... or are you always prim & proper?

Ha ha!!!!

What is your favorite color?

Deep red..

Use 3 or 4 words or phrases to describe why you like that color.

"We must dream of promised lands and fields
That never fade in season
As we move towards no end we learn to die
Red tears are shed on grey

'til the fearless come and the act is done
A love like blood, a love like blood"

What was the worst Movie you ever saw?

Heartbeeps

If you could go back in time, and change something, what would it be?

9-11

If you could ask God a question, what would it be?

I ask God questions all the time. Sometimes I can hear the answers. Sometimes they hurt. Sometimes I don't want to hear.

But Wait- There's MORE!!!!!

Can YOU answer 22 questions about YOUR number 2?
Current mood: blank
Category: Quiz/Survey

 DON'T change your top friends, and answer 22 questions about the 2nd person in your top friends


HERE IT GOES
At this very moment 2 is:

 It's them....Blast em !!!

1) Who is it?
It's them....Blast em !!!

2) Where did you meet them?
Workin' for The Man; On Cue – Auburn, Indiana

3) What was your age when you first met?
29-ish

4) Is this person one of your friends?
One of my best.

5) How long have you know them?
Has it been almost 11 years already?

6) Is this person older than you?
No

7) When was the last time you saw this person?
Memorial Day weekend

8) Do you miss them?
Sometimes

9) Are you related to this person?
No

10) Do you have nicknames for each other?
Yes

12) Do you think this person will repost this??
Probably not; but he'll see it.

13) Why is this person 2 on your top friends?
Because he stays in touch

14) Have you seen this person cry?
Not sure….

15)Do you know this person's last name?
Yes

16) Do you tell them a lot about your life?
We do get deep on occasion

17) Doing anything with them tonight?
Unfortunately no

18) If yes, What?
N/A

19) Would you have them at/in your wedding?
Yes

20) Would they date you?
There's a scary thought.

21) What's something this person is obsessed with?
Star Wars, anyone?

22) Does this person make you laugh?
Most definitely

Repost this as:
"Can YOU answer 22 questions about YOUR 2?

Currently listening : Donnie Darko - Original Soundtrack & Score Release date: 2004-10-11

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Marcon 2008 Body Count : 2 confirmed; 4 MIA…..
Current mood: nostalgic
Category: Parties and Nightlife

What a disheartening year for Marcon.

What should have, could have been a triumphant return to my parent convention, left me with the distinct feeling of "eh."

The cloud began forming several months ago with the passing of Science Guest of Honor Hank Reinhart. A gentleman and scholar, we had spoken several times while I had been at Bladegallery.com and freelancing for Blade Magazine. In order to honor him, he was still listed as GoH in the programming throughout the weekend.

All good, we move on.

Upon arrival I begin seeing posters with the smiling face of Author GoH Robert Asprin's on them. Hoping this was a flyer for the infamous Merchants of Deva's room party, I homed in on one. Sadly, this was to announce that a scant two days before the convention, Mr. Asprin had passed away as well. A chill ran down my spine. My reasons for coming to the con had been cut neatly by 1/3. And Steven Brust's health hasn't been all that great of recent. I began to fear for the lives of the rest of the GoHs. My Gods! Who would be the next victim of the Marcon Curse?!?

Saturday afternoon I got to chat with Steven Brust a little bit while getting some books autographed. I had scavenged up a few hardcovers that had been stowed away at my parents in Milan, and presented them along with Lady Scribe's stack from her library and yet another copy of Brokendown Palace for Andrea – Queen of the Fucking Zombies.

Mr. Brust disdainfully flipped through my first edition of The Phoenix Guard, pointing out publishing and editorial flubs throughout the text when my ex-wife made an unexpected appearance at the con- in a towel, no less. At some point in the past I must have been using this picture as a bookmark, and when the book got tucked back on the shelf, there it stayed pressed betwixt page 270 & 271 until dislodging itself for Mr. Brust and I to gawk at.

Here she is in all her glory:

You can drop her a line here on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/shereekachu  

Also sorely missed was the "Casual" Party. Unless, of course, it was by invite only and I just wasn't cool enough to be on the list. Even so, an event of such magnitude as it had been in the past would not have gone unnoticed by everyone for the entire weekend.

I found myself missing the good old days, when the con hospitality suite had a manned bar in it, music, video, and was generally a place where you could hang out, network, and pick up some strange. The con parties out here at Norwescon put this year's Marcon's humble offerings to shame. The Hitchhiker party was a worthy effort but I would have liked to have seen 6-7 more like it to bounce between. And what was up with the gaming/publishing companies? No one was fronting a party of any note. How the mighty have fallen, grown old, gotten poor, or retired.

A Change of venue may benefit this show more than anything, as well as a return to the original date of the first weekend of May rather than a holiday weekend. I know I miss having a break before a stressful holiday weekend, and piggy-backing Marcon on Memorial Day always felt like a bait & switch to me. How dare they take away a whole other holiday and cheapen it with some national propaganda- is this what Marcon was founded on? I still feel ripped off.

So get it together, Marconians. You know how to return this show to glory. Look into a venue out by the airport or where they hold Mid-Ohio-Con now and show this state how to party like the rockstars you are. Get the kids a sitter for the weekend, take your vitamins and B-12 shots, drop a little ecstasy and let the good time roll again. Bring in some hard partying guest, continue to bump up the quality in the art show, and for Goddess' sake, live like you enjoy  it again.

Until the winds of fortune change, I'll be looking to the horizon for the next best turn. Don't let us have to say "Rest in peace, Marcon."

PS- I'm not trying to be negative about the con at all. I did enjoy myself, got to see old friends, make a few new ones; I just wasn't inspired to misbehave like the old days.

This may be a good thing for an old geezer like me. Oh, and the next time you're in the Big Bar on 2, get yourself a platter of the ice cream nachos. What mad genius invented these? Yum!

Currently listening : Joe Dirt Car By The BoDeans Release date: 1995-08-08

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I am not a wealthy Nigerian relative, recently deceased. How strange is that?
Current mood: bouncy
Category: Quiz/Survey

Ernie's blog subscriber Marisa has been cooking up these mindbenders for a while. Here's a sample of two of her surveys:

1.  If a talking (insert your name here) doll were made, what phrases would it say?

In no order:

-What are you? Retarded?

- It figures.

- You'll have that.

-Can you see my nipples through this?



2.  If you had to name your first name after a kind of tree and your last name after a kind of animal, what would your name be?

Betula Jacqemontii Sibbald Rorqual

3.  If you could save your enemy's life by killing your pet, would you do it?

WTF kind of question is that? No.


4.  If a genie asked you to make a wish for somebody else, who would you make the wish for and what would it be?

I'd wish for Lady Scribe to have the time and resources she needs at her disposal to set her house in order and take time off to travel and catch up with her family.


5.  If you could have someone famous watching your back, which person would you choose to do this job?

Famous bodyguards don't have the best track records. I'd take an anonymous Swiss Guard any day.


6.  If you were to give yourself a "most likely to... " title for the next 7 days, what would that title be?

Most Likely Not to get a blog or survey response.

Y'all are just bastids.

7.  If you were cremated, where would you want your ashes scattered?

Up the noses of all of my exes is my gut reaction. Yeah, that's it. Preferably after a Viking funeral.


8.  If you could go back in time and talk to the you of 10 years ago, what would you most want to say?

Remember to ditch them before they ditch on you.


9.  If you had to spend one weekend alone in a single store but could remove nothing, which store would you pick?

Sharper Image.


10.  If you needed medical attention, which TV doctor would you want taking care of you?

I'm a gambler, I'd pick House.


11.  If you could have one supernatural power what would it be and why?

Accurate prediction of the near future (2-4 days).


12.  If you could give somebody something (non-material) of yours, good or bad, such as your confidence or achy knees, what would you give and who would you give it to?

Hm.

Yes, I'd have given all of my exes my child.

Yeah, tell me achy knees aren't material.


13.  If you could Go Go Gadget something, what would it be?

Gadget legs; I can feel 'em starting to go.


14.  If you could teleport, where would you go right now? What would be on your itinerary?
Someplace sunny and warm to work on my tan.

15.  If a friend of yours were to walk in on you naked (or half naked) would you freak out or just continue getting dressed while starting a conversation?

This has happened, and yes, I wasn't fazed at all.


16.  If a person tells you how they feel while they're drunk, should you believe it to be their true feelings or just some drunken ramblings?

I'd believe it on some level but wouldn't depend on it in any material sort of way. I used to bartend; people say and do lots of things for attention.


17.  If you could go back in time, which big event would you want to live through or experience? (for example Woodstock or JFK being President, etc. )
VJ day would get my vote.

18.  If you could commit one crime (any crime) without being caught, what crime would you commit? Why?
A REALLY BIG heist. Duh.

19.  If you could go into the future, by using a time machine, how far into the future would you go and what would you like/expect to see there?

The day after the 24 million dollar lottery drawing. The winning numbers. Duh.


20.  If you could get any part of your body transplanted, what part would you get done?

Teeth.


21.  If you could sit and have a face to face conversation with God, what would you say?

I'd like to have my lawyer present.


22.  If you could be a patron saint of something, what would it be and why?

Nakedness and nudity. That's pretty much a no-brainer.


23.  If you had to choose only one of the seven deadly sins to have for the rest of your life, which one would you choose? (Lust, gluttony, sloth, greed, wrath, envy, pride)

Lust, I'm off to a pretty good start.


24.  If you were offered any type of cosmetic surgery you wanted for free, what, if anything, would you have done?

Again, teeth.


25.  If you are straight, would you take a million dollars to have sex with someone of the same gender?

Depends on the other guy's state of health, but assuming we're both clean and consensual, sure.


26.  If you could be a contestant on a reality TV show, which one would you choose and why?

Jerry's World starring me.


27.  If you were having a baby would you want a boy or a girl? Why?

Boy. You don't worry about someone knocking up your little boy.


28.  If, when you die, you could will any one of your qualities to one of your children, what would it be?

Kindness.


29.  If this is the best that things are going to get, would you be disappointed?

Nope. I'm having a blast.


30.  If you could be anywhere right now with someone where would it be, and why would you pick this person?

Lady Scribe, for obvious reasons, and I'd say somewhere in the Hawaiian islands

1. What crosses your mind when you look at pictures of yourself as a young child?
"What a little tow-head."

2. Do you have an accent?

Some say so. I don't get it.


3. What's something that you will never grow out of or be too old for?

Toys.

4. What is one big lesson you have learned in life?

That the people who have your back will surprise you as much as the ones who really let you down.


5. What is a random fact you know that others may not?

Who was on the grassy knoll. Really.



6. What makes you feel more nostalgic than old photos?

The smell of old comic books.


7. What are you afraid of that others would probably laugh about if they knew?

Very little, if anything. You know I could give a shit what you people think.

8. If I gave you an injection of truth serum, and the effects would last for a week .... who would you avoid?

Police officers and any sort of law enforcement entities.


9. If you got to pick your last words, what would they be?

"Tis but a scratch!"


10. If every human was given a Warning Label at birth, what would yours have read?

► WARNING: read all directions before attempting to operate

● This human does not operate before 10 AM. Any attempt to operate before then, except in cases of extreme emergency, can result in serious injury and/or death to the user.

● Requires liberal amounts of roasted chicken, BBQ ribs, tequila and/or friendly attention from attractive members of the opposite sex in order to operate properly.

● Do not use this human if you are pregnant or have a heart condition.

● Not recommended for audiences under 18 or those with nervous dispositions.

● Manufacturer is not liable for loss of beer, food, social status or self esteem while using this human.

● If you experience headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, and nausea or vomiting, stop using this human and consult a physician.

● Improper use of this human may result in headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, pregnancy, heart conditions and/or nervous disorders. It may also result in a sharp slap upside the head or a kick in the groin.

11. If you were getting married tomorrow, who would you chose to be your best man or maid of honor?

Can I hear a Dabe?


12. How would your ex describe you?
Which ex? Probably that I needed to pay more attention to them and that I should work out more than I do.

13. What is your favorite line in a movie?

"Who do you love more than any goat? Calibanos! You love Calibanos!"


14. What is the saddest song you have ever heard?

Sad? Geez, sad as in bad; or wtf was that ever recorded?

Top contenders are:

Billy Don't Be A Hero

Run Joey Run

Timothy

Coward of the County


15. What was the most memorable news you ever watched?

Haven't seen it yet. The most memorable news I ever listened to was the extra hours Howard Stern stayed on the air during 9-11.


16. What actor do you think would make a really great James Bond?

I think Craig is doing just fine. Dalton had some good chops. Check out Radcliff in 10-ish more years.


17. What is the earliest TV program you can remember watching?

The Price is Right


18. What TV show theme song do you sing every time it comes on?

Firefly. Duh.


19. Have you ever seen someone so physically attractive that it literally made your jaw drop? If so, what did they look like?

Latest stunner:

Same girl:

20. Have you ever experienced jealousy in any way that involved someone you knew only from online? Explain.

That's freaky weird. Um, no; not yet.

21. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Some say it's my laugh. Other would say it is my twisted and evil, cold, black soul.

I can't decide.


22. What were your favorite childhood toys?
8" Mego action figures – Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, Marvel & DC Superheroes

23. What book would you ban from schools so no one would have to suffer through reading them again? What was your favorite book that you had to read for school?

Ban - The Diary of Anne Frank.

Fav – A Clockwork Orange (okay, so I elected to read it for my senior paper)

24. Which of your personality traits has gotten you into the most trouble?

My largess.


25. If college were free, would you keep going after you got a degree? What courses would you want to take just for the sake of taking them?

Psychology and para-psychology.

26. If you could recover one thing that you have lost in your lifetime, what would you want to find?

The things I lost in the fire.


27. Are you Pro-Life, or Pro-Choice?.

Pro-choice.

28. What is the most interesting text message you got in the last 24hrs and who sent it to you?

n/a


29. It's your first day of vacation, what are you doing?

Staying up way too late and not wearing enough sun-screen, probably.

30. Do you have any private things (letters, diaries) in your storage or files that you wouldn't want anyone to find and that you should have gotten rid of? Why do you still have them?

Currently listening : The Best of Smokie By Smokie Release date: 2002-08-05

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Q 41-60 of luna’s survey
Category: Quiz/Survey

41...Who was the greater inventor, Edison or Tesla?
And the score is: Tesla – 35 major inventions with over 1000 applications

                            Edison – 9 major inventions with just over 600 applications

I think the numbers speak for themselves.

42...Do you believe in witchcraft?
I am a HooDoo Man.

43...Have you ever spent more than 12 hours straight on the computer?
No, it won't hold my weight for even 1 hour.

44...Is there a point to life besides eating, sleeping, reproducing and dying?
Well there's creating art and helping out your fellow man, but somehow there's finding that one person you want to share your life with. I don't think life has a point. I think life is the grand distraction.

45...Do people look up to you in a good way?
Only people under 5'10". Good Gods, I found out over the weekend that I am still the idol of a handful of kooks and geeks. Such is my lot in life. –Jerry-ites; I salute you!

46...Would you ever become a polygamist?
If I became rich beyond the dreams of avarice, it would be tempting.

47...Have you ever played a drinking game?
Played? I invent and WIN!

48...Do you believe that everything is controlled by someone or something?
No. But it would be nice to think it was. If you're not paranoid you're not paying attention.

49...Would you ever get breast implants?
Qua?

50...Do you believe that life in prison is a good alternative to capital punishment?
I've always been an advocate of the death sentence; the punishment should fit the crime.

51...Do you feel regret after you hurt someone intentionally?
Yeah. It's called being raised Catholic.

52...Can you turn your tongue on its side?

Mostly. And boy can it do interesting things….

53...Can you control your dreams?
I think I'm just along for the ride, sometimes I'm at the wheel.

54...Do grammar Nazis annoy you?
No grammar for you!

55...Do you feel that video games are a bad influence on children?
As far as them wasting too much time on a worthless skill set that doesn't put food on the table? Yes.

56...Would you rather have a monkey or a baby?
 This is a trick question.

57...Do you know the meaning of your name?
I do. Can you guess what it is?

58...Do your dreams of a person ever influence the way you see them later?
No. I'm an equal opportunity offender.

59...Is there one song that you can totally relate to your life?

Counting Crows - Mrs. Potter's Lullaby

well i woke up in mid afternoon cuz that's when it all hurts the most
dream i never know anyone at the party and i'm always the host
if dreams are like movies then memories are films about ghosts
you can never escape you can only move south down the coast

i am an idiot walking a tightrope of fortune and fame
i am an acrobat swinging trapezes through circles of flame
if you've never stared off into the distance then your life is a shame
and though i'll never forget your face, sometimes i can't remember my name

hey mrs. potter don't cry
hey mrs. potter i know why
hey mrs. potter won't you talk to me?

well there's a piece of maria in every song that i sing
and the price of a memory is the memory of the sorrow it brings
there is always one last light to turn out and one last bell to ring
and the last one out of the circus has to lock up everything

or the elephants will get out and forget to remember what you said
oh and the ghost of the tilt-a-whirl will linger inside of your head
and the ferris wheel junkies will spin there forever instead
when i see you, a blanket of stars covers me in my bed

hey mrs. potter don't go
hey mrs. potter i don't know
but hey mrs. potter won't you talk to me?

all the blue light reflections color my mind when i sleep
and the lovesick rejections that accompany the company i keep
all the razor perceptions that cut just a little too deep
hey i can bleed as well as anyone but i need someone to help me sleep

so i throw my hand to the air and it swims in the bees
it's just a brief interruption of the swirling dust sparkle jet stream
well i know i don't know you and you're probably not what you seem
oh but i'd sure like to find out so why don't you climb down off that movie screen

hey mrs. potter don't turn
hey mrs. potter i burn for you
hey mrs. potter won't you talk to me?

when the last king of hollywood shatters his glass on the floor
and orders another well i wonder what he did that for
that's when i know that i have to get out cuz i've been there before
so i gave up my seat at the bar and i head for the door

we drove out to the desert just to lie down beneath this moat of stars
we stand up in the palace like it's the last of the great pioneer town bars
we shout out these songs against the clang of electric guitars
you can see a million miles tonight but you can't get very far

hey mrs. potter i won't touch
hey mrs. potter it's not much
hey mrs. potter won't you talk to me?

60...What gift would you like to give to the world?
An end to starvation, addiction, plague and poverty.

I got some ice cream…

I got some ice cream….

Currently listening : This Desert Life By Counting Crows Release date: 1999-11-02