Answers: Part 9

[mmerriam]

Questions from the original post here. Feel free to go ask your own questions!

hkneale asks:


1. What do you think of those who have chosen an intense spiritual path (frex, a Catholic nun or Mormon missionary)?

While I am not a particularly religious person myself, I think if a person is called to that kind of religious vocation, then more power to them. If they find peace and joy in their faith, then I think that is a beautiful thing and I wish them happiness in their chosen path.

2. When did you last have a bath (not a shower)?

Last week. I decided I really needed to just sit and soak in hot water for awhile. It was good.

3. Stones or Beatles and why?

Beatles. I think without the Beatles, we don't get to the Stones. I also think that, as a group, the Beatles were better musicians and songwriters over-all. I think the Beatles showed more range and growth than the Stones as well. Not to say I don't love me some Stones, because I do. I just think the Beatles were something special.

4. What did you think of the last con you attended?

Minicon 43 was the last Con I attended. It was good. Maybe not the Bestest-Con-Evah! But I enjoyed myself, and I thought the con did a good job of using the space in the hotel this year. There were some really interesting panels. I wish I had spent some time hanging out around Consuite, because I've been meaning to get to know folks a little better, but it didn't happen this year. There were a few things that didn't work for me, but nothing big. All in all it was a good Con.

5. What's your favorite daydream?

Well, I could tell you, but I'm trying to keep this journal mostly family friendly!

No, seriously, I dream of the multiple book contract, as I suspect most of my flist does.

6. How would you influence scientific research?

This poses a conundrum, because I think scientific research, for a variety of fields, needs more funding and most of that funding comes from governments by way of programs and grants. On the other hand, as we’ve witnessed here in the USA lately, governments tend to only be interested in science (or pseudo-science) that supports their agendas, and if the scientific data and findings don't jive with the world view they want to see, then they ignore it, or worse, actively try to discredit it.

7. Who would you most like to receive a million dollars (other than yourself or close personal relative)?

Wow. I can think of any number of good and deserving people. I guess my thing is, I'd rather see that money used as the seeds to help lots of people of a long period of time, such as setting up a scholarship fund, or an emergency medical fund, or something along those lines.

While I can think of several folks who are deserving of that kind of windfall, I guess I've seen the unfortunate things that happen to too many lottery winners and other people who suddenly come into a ton of money all at once.

You know, we could take the money and grow it to use to influence scientific research.

Comments

[janradder.livejournal.com]

John Lennon long ago would dj for a NYC station in the wee hours of the night. One of his running themes was proving how much better the Beatles were than the Stones. He'd play covers (as well as "I Wanna Be Your Man" that McCartney/Lennon wrote for the Stones but also did themselves as a Ringo song) that both bands had recorded side by side and then deconstruct why the Beatles version was so much better than the Stones. That said, ten years ago I would have agreed with you on the Beatles/Stones issue but now find myself leaning more towards the Stones, at least during their Mick Taylor period.

[hkneale.livejournal.com]

Dude! A scholarship fund is one of the things I've always wanted to do with my million bucks.