Are you happy with your life at the moment?
I feel like maybe I’m making progress. Slowly.

What is something you disliked about your day?
The fact I didn’t get much work done. However, I was up till 3 am three nights in a row and played three gigs in the last two days. Plus engineering a studio session yesterday, and the gig last night came up on two hours notice. And most of last week was rehearsing and cramming for the gigs. I’ve played with four bands in the last week, and that gets a little wearing at times. So, anyway, today I didn’t get much work done.

What's the last thing you drank?
Water.

Who was the last person to tell you they love you?
Shenon. She’s a dear friend.

What are you listening to?
“The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Any More” by the Walker Brothers. In my head—I heard it at the grocery store. An old favorite.

Did you go outside for more than 30 minutes today?
For once, yes. Had to move the plants inside from the deck because it’s going to freeze tonight.

What's the last thing you said out loud?
Probably “bye.” I was talking to Richard S, working out a gig conflict between Issues and Rockhill.

How's your hair looking?
Straighter than usual, with this dry air. I like it better that way.

Anyone you would like to get things straight with?
Things are a little weird with my ex-wife right now. I’m not sure I need to get things straight so much as let time pass.

Do you think that the drinking age should be lowered to 18?
I heard a story on this on NPR about a month ago (here is the link), and think it might be a good idea. No other industrialized democracy has such a high drinking age, and it might help with the problems of college binge drinking since the administrations could finally admit it goes on. Besides, I don’t know how much a lower drinking age would change things. I know I started drinking when I was 16 or 17.

Last sporting event you watched on TV?
Hmm, I saw that swimming guy at the Olympics win his 8th gold medal. I was on break at a bar gig.

Last thing that touched your lips?
A slice of honey mesquite turkey.

Are you sleepy?
Nope.

What TV show should never stop getting produced?
The Daily Show! And if I could go back in the past, Firefly. And going way back, My So-Called Life.

Happier on your own or with someone?
It really, really has to be the right someone. So most of my life it hasn’t been anyone. But given that, I prefer to be with someone.

Who's the last text you received from?
Probably Christy, or maybe Michelle from Hidden Pictures. It’s been a while.

Is cheating ever okay?
No.

Can you whistle?
Oh yeah. Much better than singing.

Waiting on anything?
Checks from my clients! …I first typed “chicks”—talk about a Freudian slip!

What shoes did you wear today?
Dorky slippers, then running shoes.

Name all the people you've seen today:
People I could name? None. I went to the grocery store, and that’s it. Emailed a bunch of people, some phone calls, but no face-to-face.

Do you have someone who you can be your complete self around?
I think I’m a little bit different around everyone, because we share different things. But mostly I’m the same. It’s really a matter of shading.

Who was the last person to call you?
Gary P from Rockhill. In response to my call from Richard’s call about the potential gig conflict.

What's irritating you right now?
The thought that things could be a lot better for me if I would do something. Problem is, I don’t know what that something is. Most likely it’s a bunch of little somethings.

Is this year the best year of your life?
God, I hope not! It’s been a financial disaster and I got divorced.

Do you have any strange phobias?
I agree with Stephanie, all phobias are strange. But no, I don’t think so.

Where is your cell phone?
In my pocket.

Do you feel comfortable with answering personal questions?
Depends on the situation and who’s asking, doesn’t it? But questions like this, I’m quite comfortable.

Have you ever passed out?
Hmm, don’t think so.

Would you rather your partner have gorgeous eyes or a gorgeous smile?
Probably a smile. Because that is something you do, not something you were born with. I gotta say, if you’re in love with somebody you’re probably going to think eyes and smile are both pretty gorgeous in any case!

Do you have a best friend?
Not so much at the moment. I have several very close friends, though, and that helps a lot.

Are your eyes the same color of your mom's or dad's?
They both had brown eyes, and so do I.

Have you ever hated someone, but ended up being friends with them?
Can’t remember the last time I hated someone. There are irritating people, and misguided people, but I don’t hate them. I’ve hated the Bush Administration, but the chances of being friends with any of them seem slim.

Ever found more than a dollar in a random place?
Yeah, though not recently. When I was in college, I found about $20 on the sidewalk one night. It was in front of the psychology building, and I looked around, convinced I was a subject in a psych experiment!

How many of the opposite sex do you really trust?
Gender doesn’t really have much to do with it. Some people are more trustworthy than others.