What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
A Tootsie Roll — one of those itsy-bitsy ones.

Where was your profile picture taken?
In front of my garage.

Can you play Guitar Hero?
I have, but I’m not very good at it.  Shaky arthritic hands can’t keep up with the younger folks, but they can still have fun.

Name someone who made you laugh today.
The black kitten as it frolicked on the driveway. That kitten is hyper.

How late did you stay up last night and why?
I try to get to bed shortly after 10 PM, but it’s usually closer to 11. I seem to need at least 9 hours of sleep each night.

If you could move somewhere else where would you and why?
I’m really satisfied living here. Of the other places I’ve lived, I like San José, Costa Rica the best.  The climate is as close to perfect as you can get.

Do you like Dr. Pepper?
Not really. Pepsi is the soft drink of choice, but I like coffee in the morning and water the rest of the day.

Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Without a doubt.  Itsy-bitsy Tootsie Rolls aren’t a drug, right?

When was the last time you cried really hard?
I think I’ve only cried really hard twice. The first was when my cousin, Bruce, died after trying to retrieve a Sunday School paper from the burning trash. Only my grandmother could comfort me. The second, and last time, was when she died. They had lived next door to us for many years.

Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Sylvia as she was sketching a peony for a painting that she is now working on.

Was yesterday better than today? Why?
No. Yesterday was another day — just like all the rest, it was filled with its share of joy and sadness. And like yesterday, today is ripe with possibilities and opportunities to live, to learn, to love and to be.

Can you live a day without TV?
Yes, but having a DVR is cheating, isn’t it? There are only a handful of programs that I watch. I could do without it. I have a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection and with Hulu and the network feeds, why does one need TV?  (Answer: Hulu doesn’t provide closed captioning.)

Are you upset about anything now?
Yes, I’ve caught a skunk in the live trap. Now, I have to deal with that. Okay I’m not upset, but then I’m not exactly happy.

Are you a bad influence?
I certainly hope not. Please don’t visit while I watch the news. I’m apt to say something impolite to the TV set. Fortunately, I can do without it and frequently do.

Night out or night in?
In!

What items could you not go without during the day?
Time for reading and reflection.

Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
My friend and neighbor the hog farmer (I think it was). He came and visited me later when I had my gall bladder removed.

What does the last text message in your inbox say?
I don’t use text messaging. I don’t own a cell phone. I’m old-fashioned– I use email! A couple of years ago, my son sent me a text message as an e-mail from his cell phone. I forget what it was about.

How do you feel about your life right now?
I feel good. I have a loving wife, wonderful family, and I have found peace with God.

Do you hate anyone?
No, I don’t. I do however, get upset with people in positions of power and responsibility who tell lies and make wrong-headed decisions.

If we were to look in your Facebook inbox, what would we find?
Nothing. I don’t do Facebook. My time is consumed with blogging. All of our technology makes a great servant but a very poor master.

Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
No. Is that what you are saying? In the Bible the word “perfect” means finished or completed. It appears that I’m still a work in progress, and the finish isn’t very shiny. I need more polishing.

What song is stuck in your head?
It’s that bluegrass number that I posted Saturday 10/24, Daniel Prayed.

Someone knocks on your window at 2 AM, Whom do you want it to be?
Freaky answered, “Jesus, calling me home. If it’s anyone else, they’re in BIIIIG trouble.” That one works for me too.

Do you (or did you) want to have grandkids before you’re 50?
It would have been okay, but I didn’t and that’s okay too. She came along almost two years after that. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Tell us your Saturday night.
Watch a movie on TV or DVD and go to bed early.

Do you think too much or too little?
Too often, too much. True confession, at first I thought it asked talk (not think). The answer is still the same.

Do you smile a lot?
Yup!

Well, that was fun! At least it was fun for me. Feel free to steal this for yourself and tell the truth about yourself — I did. Be sure to let me know if you do, because I want to read your answers. Thanks.