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How are you planning to ring in the new year?

The Loser's Party Many years ago, two old friends of mine, Jim and Steve, started a New Year's Eve tradition which they called "The Loser's Party". The idea was, that if you didn't have a date for the night, or just di…
Which cartoon character best represents you, and why?

When I was a kid, my mom's boss Jim loved to call me "Baby Huey". He would invite us over, and they would always have extra hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and cheese dip. According to Jim, he expected me to make sure…
How young is too young to get married? Why?

This depends on the person and the cultural tradition. Some people are ready at 15. For others, like me, even 30 is too young. I just answered this Featured Question; you can answer it too!
Who do you go to for advice and why?

Who do I go for for advice? Depends on the topic. But here are their basic qualifications:It has to be somebody I trustIt has to be someone who has some knowledge in that area, or at least some life experienceIt has to…
What is your method of getting rid of hiccups?

I'm one of those freakish people who can get get rid of his own hiccups without any "methods". It was thanks to my high school biology teacher. She taught us that when we have the hiccups, we should check our pulse. S…
If you had to give up one sense (taste, smell, vision, hearing or touch) which one would it be? Why?

I used to have a job where I would gladly give up my sense of smell. I was an industrial wastewater inspector. It was a fun job, and I learned a lot, but the smells I had to deal with... disgusting. One of the worst s…
What is your favorite kind of Halloween candy?

Mmmm... candy...My favoritest candy in the whole world (since I've now reverted to a 5-year-old) is Sixlets. They're just like M&Ms, but the chocolate inside isn't as dry. Also, the candy shells have an almost frui…
What is your favorite thing about the fall season?

My favorite part of the fall season is late October. There's a chill in the air. I can walk around outside, listening to the wind rustling through the trees. There's a hint of woodsmoke in the air that makes you think…
What do you think about last night's vice-presidential debate?

The vice presidential debate was about what I expected it to be. Biden did well as a seasoned politician should. Palin didn't answer the questions given to her, but answered questions that she wanted to be asked. Over…
What's one memory from your college experience that you will always cherish?

So dang many of them. I've got a ton of them that are really funny, and sometime soon I'll get around to sharing those with you all. But one that I'll cherish? That would probably be when my friend Brett accepted Chri…