Tag: dailyprompt

What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony?

What many will probably say – their phone. It’s a constant time waster with apps and notifications all vying for your attention. I have only select notifications turned on because I don’t want to constantly have stuff asking for my time. I have found walking away from your tiny “always needy” companion leads to much more harmony in this world. Things don’t seem as dark. Time passes more slowly and easily too. That’s my goal this week. Less phone more time for other things.

What’s your definition of romantic?

Being in the moment and totally committed to the person you love. No phones or computers or distractions. Just you and your significant other hanging out and being together. For me personally. I love watching a movie with my wife and sharing that experience or getting out on a long walk and exploring the world around us.

How do you express your gratitude?

Trying to be kind and pleasant to those I encounter each day. A simple good morning or how’s it going to a stranger can make a huge difference.

What are you most worried about for the future?

The climate. I don’t think we are taking it seriously enough. Too much misinformation in social media and the news. It’s political now and it shouldn’t be. I can walk outside in July and know it’s hotter now than ten years ago. If that’s not climate change then what is it? I want to leave my kids with a better future. Here’s hoping I can.

Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why?

Beach. If I can find a nice quiet spot away from people.

How are you feeling right now?

Good and energetic. Feeling the new school routine slowly slipping into my day.

What’s your favorite time of day?

Morning.

Fresh ideas. Fresh thoughts.

First cup of coffee.

Sunrise and birds singing.

Love being up early before everyone else.

What do you love about where you live?

The weather. Doesn’t get really cold too often in Raleigh North Carolina. Would prefer a warmer climate but I do enjoy most of the seasons.

Easy drive to the beach or mountains.

Great places to walk. Good schools for my kids. Plenty of things to do when I go out.

If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell?

Hawaiian Shirts and mixed drinks and play beach music or classic rock all day. Maybe some hair metal too.

If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?

I would take my wife somewhere – maybe Europe or New York or Southeast Asia or Iceland or any of the Nordic Countries.

If I could use one ticket for myself I would go to Australia and use the other one to fly to somewhere isolated and tropical. Just me and a beach.

What’s your go-to comfort food?

Pizza. Even though I am now Gluten Free I still love it.

Anything sweet. Ice cream. Cookies. Pastries. Candy. If I need some comfort I turn to sugar most of the time.

What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?

The card game Skip-Bo is one of my favorites.

Love playing Clue and Sorry with my family.

Dogs or cats?

Cats.

They suit my personality better. Mostly an introvert.

If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite?

Stephen King. Would love to talk to him.

Jimmy Buffett. I hate he passed away.

Both are huge inspirations in my life.

Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden. Bet he’s fun to talk to. I probably couldn’t keep up in a verbal one to one.

Anne Rice for some good talk about New Orleans and Vampires.

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently?

Bed no later than 23:30/11:30 PM, earlier if I can, but that’s my cutoff.

Mornings, 5 – 7 AM. I wake up when I wake up and usually after 5 to 6 hours of sleep I am ready to go.

Describe your most memorable vacation.

Turning 50 in Key West was memorable but also a road trip from the Czech Republic to Italy was also memorable. Being in New Orleans when 1999 turned to 2000 was also memorable. Hard to narrow it down.

What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten?

Key Lime Pie from Blue Heaven in Key West. That instantly came to mind.

If you were forced to wear one outfit over and over again, what would it be?

Gym shorts and a Jimmy Buffett tee shirt or any tee shirt for that matter.