You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?
It would depend on how much in a hurry I am, either airplane or train.
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?
It would depend on how much in a hurry I am, either airplane or train.
How would you rate your confidence level?
I can’t give a rating, but I’ve had plenty of self doubts in my life, but I do the task and I get it done.
What makes you most anxious?
Like millions of Americans, I worry about getting by financially between my payments. I also worry about my health, and how it’s going. I particularly worry about the state of the nation, if it’s becoming more fascistic.
What activities do you lose yourself in?
Book reading, community engagement. They’re big on my list.
What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?
The Godfather, Malcolm X, Goodfellas, Animal House, Saturday Night Fever.
Are you superstitious?
No, I welcome a black cat crossing my path, and I have no worries walking under a latter.
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self.
Congratulations! You’ve made it from some terrible experiences through to this point, where you’re now a wise sage and elder.
Where would you go on a shopping spree?
The biggest bookstore around, preponderance with a cafe.
Here is the latest writing prompt for Jetpack, the significance of my name:
John-from the Hebrew “Yochanan,” meaning “God is gracious.”
Oliver-from the olive tree of peace.
Mason-a builder in brick and stone, building thing meant to last.
What is the last thing you learned?
Learning never ends for me.