Δαφνη Ευτυχια Αρθουρος

Another one of those pretty aimless bunch-o'-questions memes, this one copied from barefootcellist, to occupy my brain while figuring out whether or not I've slept enough and waiting for my stomach to settle down.

Using FOOD names, spell out your name:

Dolmades
   (should I insert 'taters to get the apostrophe or will folks read that as a 'T'?)
Garlic
Lychee
Enchiladas
Nan
Nachos.

What song makes you cry?

"'39".

What do you like to listen to before bed?

My cat's purr.

Appearance:

Six feet tall, dark hair (mere fuzz on top, medium length sides and back), full beard with a lot of white and some red in it, Mediterranean nose, Greek cheeks, nice legs, a bit thick around the middle, complexion slightly darker than WASP but lighter than Greek.

Right Now:

  What taste is in your mouth?

Nondescript metallic taste with a bit of sour morning breath.

  What is the weather like?

Sunny, mild.

  How are you?

In pain.

Do You:

  get car sickness?

Occasionally (less than I used to).

  have a bad habit?

Yes.

  get along with your parents?

I get along acceptably with my mother these days. (I got along better with my father.)

  wish on stars?

Yes.

Favorite television show:

The West Wing.

Have you fallen asleep in the shower/bath?

Yes (not recently).

Your greatest regret?

Not following Katharina to Austria.

Last movie you saw at the theater:

Serenity.

Last thing you ate:

Garbanzo/corn/edamame salad.

Last person you spoke to on the phone?

anniemal.

How old are you?

About two thirds as old as my body feels and twice as old as my self-image.

Favorite drink?

Cognac (but I go years between tastes of it).

Favorite sport to watch?

On television: American football. In person: Soccer.

Have you ever dyed your hair?

No. (I've thought about it though ... red ...)

Do you wear contacts or glasses?

No (but I may after next week).

Pets?

Perrine, the second-cutest cat in Baltimore.

Favorite months?

September/October.

Favorite food?

Palak paneer.

Favorite day of the year?

Sometime during Pennsic.

What do you do to prevent anger?

Try not to give the folks most likely to anger me very many opportunities to do so.

What was your favorite toy as a child?

Hot Wheels (miniature cars); wooden blocks. My siblings and I would build cities from the blocks then roll the cars around them. (But I liked books more than any toy.)

Fall or Spring?

Fall.

Cherry or Blueberry?

Cherry.

What is on the floor of your closet?

Dust. (My closet is not very accessible, nor a useful size.)

What did you do yesterday?

Worked on synchronizing the development and live copies of my web site.

What inspires you?

Physics. Rock 'n Roll. Couples who have been in love for decades. Sunsets in the mountains. The Atlantic ocean.

What are you afraid of?

Amputation/dismemberment.

Plain, cheese or spicy hamburger?

Spicy veggieburger.

Favorite car?

That I've driven: Volvo 740.
To look at: Jaguar XJ12

Number of keys on your key ring?

21.

How many years have you been at your current job?

n/a

Favorite day of the week?

Monday

How many cities have you lived in?

Seven