Memeage from Fitzw and Chrisilin

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1. What's the first thing you wash in the shower? Face, usually.

2. What color is your favorite hoodie? I do not own a hooded sweatshirt.

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Under no circumstances.

4. Do you plan outfits? If the occasion warrants, yes.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired and somewhat drained.

6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red? A ball of eyelash yarn in candy cane colors.

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having. It vaguely involved my office and the USS Enterprise. Beyond that, I do not know.

8. Did you meet anybody new today? No.

9. What are you craving right now? Sleep.

10. Do you floss daily? No, at least partially because floss has a distressing tendency to shred in my dental work.

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Sauerkraut, which I loathe.

12. Are you emotional? Yes.

13. Have you ever counted to 1000? Why would I wish to waste my time doing this?

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick.

15. Do you like your hair? I wish it had more body and were not turning gray.

16. Do you like yourself? Actually, yes.

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Only if I could force him to break bread with me at a homeless shelter or mission where he would be forced to listen to first-hand accounts of what his disastrous policies have done to this country.

18. What are you listening to right now? WRNX.

19. Are your parents strict? They were, Mum much more than Dad.

20. Would you go skydiving? No.

21. Do you like cottage cheese? Occasionally. It's best with pepper.

22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Several: science writer Willy Ley, brilliant magic realist Harlan Ellison, sports legend Bobby Orr, theologian Marcus Borg, Most Revd Richard Holloway, former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Peter Gomes, studio quilter Michael James. Next summer I hope to summon up the courage to attend a reception for Leonard Nimoy's forthcoming installation in Northampton.

23. Do you rent movies often? No.

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? My Laurel wreath, which is Swarovski crystal, several pieces of glassware, and my aunt's diamonds.

25. How many countries have you visited? Eight besides the United States: Canada, England, Wales, Spain, Portugal, Italy, (West) Germany, Switzerland.

26. Have you made a prank phone call? No, although I was present during one.

27. Ever been on a train? Yes.

28. Brown or white eggs? Whichever is on sale.

29. Do you have a cell phone? No, and I will not purchase one until there is enough to settle the question of whether they promote the growth of acoustic neuromata. One of those is quite enough.

30. Do you use Chap Stick? I prefer the stuff from Avon and Sephora, actually.

31. Do you own a gun? Yes. It's almost two hundred years old and would probably explode if I attempted to find a flint and fire it.

32. Can you use chop sticks? Yes.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight? Chatted a bit with Roomie after work, will sleep with Siren and Diamond.

34. Are you too forgiving? Does a long relationship where I constantly made excuses for a sociopath count?

35. Ever been in love? Yes. Ultimately it was a mistake, but I do not regret having loved another.

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow? I'm not sure.

37. Ever have a cream puff? Yes.

38. Last time you cried? When reading Ted Kennedy's last letter to the President last night.

39. What was the last question you asked? "How was your day?" to Roomie.

40. Favorite time of the year? Foliage season. It used to be Christmas, but having my mother die on December 15th kind of wrecked that.

41. Do you have any tattoos? No, but I've seriously considered getting a phoenix tattooed somewhere on my lower spine.

42. Are you sarcastic? When the occasion warrants.

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? No.

44. Ever walked into a wall? Yes, several times. There is a reason Mum used to say, "Thank God I didn't name you Grace."

45. Favorite color? Emerald green.

46. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes, to my lasting regret.

47. Is your hair curly? Bone straight, alas.

48. What was the last CD you bought? Synchronicity, by the Police.

49. Do looks matter? It depends on the context and the occasion.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater? I did. I should not have.

51. Is your phone bill sky high? We're on a flat fee plan.

52. Do you like your life right now? Yes, much to my surprise.

53. Do you sleep with the TV on? The TV is nowhere near my bedroom.

54. Can you handle the truth? Yes.

55. Do you have good vision? No.

58. The last person you held hands with? I do not remember.

59. What are you wearing? ACLU t-shirt, hot pink yoga pants, and my fluffy bathrobe.

60. What is your favorite animal? The domestic cat, preferably of the striped persuasion.

61. Where was your profile picture taken? In the living room of my old house.

62. Can you hula hoop? No.

63. Do you have a job? Yes.

64. What was the most recent thing you bought? Cat food and various cosmetic items.

65. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes.