What is the worst psychological torture you can imagine suffering? Anything causing even minor physical injury should not be considered. For me it would be any kind of annoying repetitive noise. But it would probably have to be really obnoxious. I don't imagine a leaky faucet would be the kind of thing to get to … Continue reading Question of the Week #54
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Question of the Week #53
How do you react when people sing "Happy Birthday" to you in a restaurant? Well... This is appropriate. My birthday is eight days away. I know a lot of people get embarrassed when someone sings to them in a restaurant. But I'm not one to embarrass easily. I mean, I'm the guy who usually embarrasses … Continue reading Question of the Week #53
Question of the Week #52
For what in your life do you feel most grateful? I'm actually grateful for a lot of things that I, for the most part, take for granted. I mean, I have a job, a place to live, and an incredible network of friends that I know can be depended on whenever they're called upon. Oh, … Continue reading Question of the Week #52
Question of the Week #51
Do you have any specific long-term goals? What is one and how do you plan on reaching it? I do have some specific long-term goals. The one that I would like to share on this blog may come as no surprise to anyone reading this. I want to be a published author. Not just on … Continue reading Question of the Week #51
Question of the Week #50
If you could choose the manner of your death, what would it be? I think I'd like to be dismembered by a runaway backhoe. Seriously... Who's not gonna answer this question with, "Peacefully, in my sleep?" *The Question of the Week can be found in The Book of Questions by Gregory Stock, Ph.D.
Question of the Week #49
While parking late at night, you slightly scrape the side of a Porsche. You are certain no one else is aware of what happened. The damage is minor and would not be covered by insurance. Would you leave a note? There was a time when I would say no, I wouldn't. My logic would be … Continue reading Question of the Week #49
Question of the Week #48
Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as your dinner guest? as your close friend? as your lover? This is a tough one. After all, there are a lot of people in the world. Truth is, I don't want anyone famous. I don't want dinner with any world leaders. I … Continue reading Question of the Week #48
Question of the Week #47
You have the power to go any distance into the future and, after one year, return to the present with any knowledge you have gained from your experience but with no physical objects. Would you make the journey if it carried a 50 percent risk of death? I wouldn't do it. Did we learn nothing … Continue reading Question of the Week #47
Question of the Week #46
When did you last sing to yourself? to someone else? The answer to the first part of this question is always a few minutes ago. 'Cause I'm constantly singing to myself. Sometimes it's something from a Disney movie. Sometimes it's Jason Mraz. Sometimes it's a random praise song that was popular when I was involved … Continue reading Question of the Week #46
Question of the Week #45
Someone very close to you is in pain, paralyzed, and will die within a month. He begs you to give him poison so that he can die. Would you? What if it were your father? I'd have a hard time doing something like that. I mean, I don't want to see someone I care about … Continue reading Question of the Week #45
The Confusing Middle 