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[I know you're as sick of that RuPaul post as I am, but instead of writing about my lovely weekend discovering my new adoptive dive bar; hiking to the top of Bernal Hill with Allen, Charlotte, a special guest, and the Dog Bruno; overeating at Sean's; overdrinking with Allen; and watching the Rome finale last night at Dolores House, I'm going to keep on the Meme Superhighway (thanks once again to the Artist Formerly Known As The Rocky Mountain Ranger...):]

The phone rings. Who do you want it to be?
Anyone proposing a new adventure.

When shopping at the grocery store, do you return your cart?
Always. It's either that or let it run into oncoming traffic in the parking lot.

In a social setting, are you more of a talker or a listener?
I think I'm more of a talker than I used to be. Alcohol affects the ratio greatly, I notice.

Do you play Sudoku?
No. I don't do crosswords, either.

If abandoned alone in the wilderness, would you survive?
I think some of the Boy Scout training would come back to me. For a while, at least.

Do you like to ride horses?
I haven't done that since high school, and I didn't hate it. I remember it took a long time to get used to it, and then it was over.

Did you ever go to camp as a kid?
Yes! Did six years of a weeklong Scout camp up in Mendocino County, plus many, many weekend trips with the Scouts and with my family. Always loved it, but don't have a deep interest in doing too much camping now. I'm not opposed, just don't crave it like some people (like my sister) do.

Could you date someone with different religious beliefs than you?
Sure. The bigger question is whether I could date someone who is certain about his religious, political, moral, etc. beliefs, since one of my fundamental characteristics is agnosticism about just about everything. I tend to get in fights with people about what they're sure about. I keep saying "yeah, but..."

Do any songs make you cry?
"Will You Dance With Me?" The 6ths feat. Bob Mould.

Are you continuing your education?
Not in a formal sense, at least not for the foreseeable future. Did that already.

Do you know how to shoot a gun?
Never had the opportunity. Aim and squeeze, right?

If your house was on fire, what would be the first thing you would grab?
My glasses, then an album with, among other things, passport and birth certificate.

Do you think more about the past, present, or future?
The past. I know, I know.

What is your favorite children's book?
The Oz books, L. Frank Baum. I also have a soft spot for Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time et seq.

What color are your eyes?
Green/hazel/blue/grey...they pick up whatever colors I'm wearing.

How tall are you?
5'11, 5'11 1/2 when I need a haircut.

Where is your dream house located?
There are about six locations. Next question...

Have you ever taken pictures in a photo booth?
Yes. *shrug*

When was the last time you were at Olive Garden?
Once only, maybe six years ago at Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco.

Where was the furthest place you traveled?
Greece.

Do you like mustard?
No. A little is OK in a sauce, but a pretty small trace will ruin a sandwich for me.

Do you prefer to sleep or eat?
Eat.

Do you look like your mom or dad?
I think I look more like my dad. We have the same smile.

How long does it take you in the shower?
Seven minutes, about. I don't like to dally there.

Can you do the splits?
Never really could. I can still sink into a cross-legged sit and arise therefrom without grabbing anything though.

What did you do for New Year's?
Quiet evening at Sean's. Drank Scharffen Berger champage, grubbed, and slept.

Do you think The Grudge was scary?
Yes.

Do you own a camera phone?
Yes, but I have that feature disabled to save money.

Was your mom a cheerleader?
Ha! No! She was a jock. Still is...

What's the last letter of your middle name?
M.

How many hours of sleep do you get a night?
Seven or so.

Do you like the Care Bears?
I have no opinion.

What do you buy at the movies?
Buttered popcorn and a gargantuan soda pop.

Do you know how to play poker?
The basics, but I'm lousy.

Do you wear your seatbelt?
Always.

What do you wear to sleep?
Nothing, or a t-shirt and underwear.

Anything big ever happen in your hometown?
I have three, and yes, they've all been the scenes of some big historical events.

How many meals do you eat a day?
Three, usually.

Is your tongue pierced?
No, I've never had anything pierced or tattooed. Ow.

Do you always read Myspace bulletins?
No. I have a profile, but rarely look at it.

Do you like funny or serious people better?
Serious people who know how to be funny.

Ever been to L.A?
Many times. I'm one of those NorCal types who don't hate it.

Did you eat a cookie today?
Not yet.

Do you use cuss words in other languages?
I will occasionally whisper "merde."

Do you steal or pay for your music downloads?
Steal, but not even that much anymore.

Do you hate chocolate?
I hate whoever would think to ask such a question.

What do you and your parents fight about the most?
We don't fight anymore.

If you could have any job what would it be?
Next question...

Are you easy to get along with?
Pretty much. People discover my deep weirdness only after a while, and that's when they either come closer or flee.

What is your favorite time of day?
Twilight.
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