let me see you stripped Down to the bone; Let me hear you crying Just for me

• Are you more likely to get sucked into a social media rabbit hole when you work from home?  no

• Be honest – how often do you end up doing chores during the work day?  very rarely - maybe once in 3 weeks

• Do you have any hidden talents?  yes

• How often do you make your bed in the morning?  never

• Do you play any sports?  no

• Do you prefer wine or beer and why?  wine gives me headaches, literal or figurative

• Do you tend to get distracted more at work or at home?  at the office

• If you created a photo calendar, what photo would you use for November?      this one at right (which was a gift to me)

• What has been the best day of your life, so far?  March 30, 2017

• What is something you would like to learn?  how to really swim

• What is the best concert you have ever been to? 

    Depeche Mode, at Summerfest. It was the summer between sophomore and junior years, and I went with my junior- and senior-year roommate Christine. She lived fairly nearby and drove us there, which is a good thing because it was hot and I was drinking heavily throughout. It was SO much fun! Dancing the entire night. Nitzer Ebb opened for them. If you haven't heard Nitzer Ebb—they are a German punk band with some crazy, vile lyrics and remarkably boppy melodies, with random clarinet solos and some other elements that make them unique. They were a good match for the main attraction, really winding us up. I remember singing along with every DM song, being soaked with beer and dance-sweat, laughing with Christine.... It was an awesome time. Unforgettable.

• What is the most adventurous thing you have done?  sending an introduction/thank you note that complimented, among other things, someone's penmanship and ability to write reports

• What is your favorite work lunch?  sneaking out with a friend for a sandwich, big pickles, and a long conversation

[from here and adapted; the title quotation is from "Stripped" by Depeche Mode, from Black Celebration]