The Syndicate

Who is your favorite blues guitarist?

S~V~S wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:22 pm Spearmint.

What was the last book you read?

I revisited 1984. Wild to think about now.

What is the first thing you would do if you haven't seen a friend in a long time?

Alfredo. It's what I'm making tonight, as a matter of fact.

Do you enjoy neckwear of any kind?

The latter.

When was the last time you took out the trash?

Japanese

Favorite Prince song?

Pistachio.

To what foreign countries have you been, if any?

0.4 weeks. Something like that.

You get to see your ideal concert from bands / artists in the 1970s. Who is the opener and who is main attraction?

We're committed to cremation here barring other more appealing options in the future.

What is your favorite poem?

Chess. Of course.

What nicknames did you have growing up?

Yes. About five times. Never lost money to one either.

What's your favorite book of the Bible?

No, but I do have this particular shirt that I have happened to wear when some of the worst things occurred to me. I wore it today- nothing significant occurred. Coincidence, surely. Maybe.

Have you any allergies?

G-Man wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:24 pm Gambit

Least favorite X-Men character?

Sauron

Favorite Latin singer?

Several times, but not recently.

Favorite X-Men character?

Boxer-briefs.

Have you ever worn long johns?

Masters of the Universe (which will probably be unimpressive anyway- I wish they'd let me write the damn thing. I'd do it justice)

Who will be the Democratic candidate?

Vanilla. Especially vanilla bean.

What do you think of the new MLB rule changes?

1:22 pm EST for lunch, between 6pm EST and 7:30pm EST for supper.

Do you want to hear my new acoustic guitar piece "The Reeve" after I finish recording it?

High enough.

Do you like Astrud Gilberto's voice?

Violet.

What is your favorite Emerson, Lake & Palmer song?

I have a thing for hair ties and the like on her wrist.

Favorite condiment on toast?

It asks loaded questions.

Favorite guitar solo?

Stuffing or dressing. I've heard both depending on who is speaking.

You are urged to confess to witchcraft or be hanged in Salem. What do you do?

Starting pitcher.

Who's your daddy?

Clarinet.

What is your favorite guitar effect?

The loss of a child. I can endure all other calamities.

Do you enjoy bagpipes?

Almost never, but I've had it a few times this week on account of lunch misfortune. In all cases it makes me feel like I am going to jump out of my skin. I hate it.

If you could be traded to any NBA team, which one would you prefer and why?

I'll say this: I don't understand how millions of people genuinely consider that entertainment.

Perhaps it's a personal bias due to being a musician, but I don't understand how ass shaking and pretending to sing or play instruments is praiseworthy. Choreography is a different thing- I get how watching dance troupes can be satisfying. But other than that, I just don't understand it. And of course I'm not a prude, but I don't think my children knew what stripper poles were. Now they do. So thanks for that I guess.

How was your day?

Corrections I reserve for when understanding is in jeopardy. The example provided (for example) isn't worth my time unless I'm making fun of DharmaHelper.

What's your favorite set of Monopoly properties?

You know, solid. There's one solid tie I own that I always liked above several of the busier ones.

Thank God I have not had to wear ties in twelve years.

Have you watched The Good Place?

Chiefs (despite what analytics portend).

Heads or tails?

And he'll never forget it.

Absolutely not. Hot sauce? Yes.

What's your favorite possession that doesn't serve a practical purpose?

Last year. We used to get the local newspaper for free every Wednesday at work (it's a weekly- not much to talk about around here), but they removed the vending machines for some reason. I'd always want to see if my students made the news (for good or ill).

I don't have any one particular source for news. I use websites that pull from a variety of publishers.

Do you like cabbage?

Fourth period.

Did your mortgage company just jack up your monthly payment by almost $100?

Brandied shrimp served on fettuccine with a white wine garlic sauce.

Damn near burned my face off in the process. I don't care.

Amazing.

Your new job is to be the new Mr. or Mrs. Rogers. What is your first episode about?

My penis. I mean my pens.

What's yours?

Plain paprika.

I would sniff Sloonei's butt every day of his life.

Don't tell hm that.

Favorite Decemberist song?

Clear.

Who dat is?

Drinking beer.

Write crossword puzzles or draw comic strips?

Chocolate.

Favorite chocolate?

Water. I cut grass in the morning, and I don't drink beer before noon.

You have been exiled to a colony. Mars or under the Atlantic?

That I could eat? Probably 15. A generous dusting of paprika on each is a must.

Have you ever read A Wrinkle in Time, and if you have, what did you think of it?

juliets wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:50 pm If its fresh dill and then sparingly. A little dill goes a long way.

You don't say. I cured my first salmon over the weekend, and used even less dill than the recipe called for, and it was awful. I had to chuck it.

juliets wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 6:50 pmIf you have an unexpected day off and you're not sick what do you spend your time doing?

Usually recording music.

If you could form a musical supergroup, who would be in it, why, and what would they be called?

indiglo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:21 am My dream job would be making music for a living, so no. But, I also recognize that it's never likely to happen, because it's very difficult to make a living at making music. Meantime, I really love what I do, and I make music as a hobby. So, good enough for me!

The funny thing was that I was going to say almost this exact thing. I have so many musical projects on deck- I just wish I had enough time to finish them.

indiglo wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 10:21 am How many stories does your home have and how many would you like it to have?

Two. Two.

Do you like dill?

Work.

What's for supper?

"Hollyann"

What's yours?

Cold.

What is your favorite Kansas song?

Yes. Rooibos.

You are a 17th century Puritan minister. Of what wood is your pulpit made?

No.

Are you wearing a bandage?

If I must, my favorite is Krispy Kreme's hot and ready glazed donut.

What are you doing?

No. I watched sophomores (who were surprisingly pleasant) while my juniors took the ACT. It rained and was nasty, and I picked up my car from the dealership after it was broken down since Sunday afternoon. All repairs under warranty, thankfully.

Is it Friday yet?