Interview* questions from Courtney at The Daily Cat Chase:
1. If you were to recommend one book to anyone, what would it be and why?
There are so many amazing books out there, but to me, one of the most transformational is a very small publication called the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights."
I was first introduced to it in a textbook, "The Evolution of International Human Rights" by Paul Lauren, one of my professors. The copy I read most often now is a small blue pamphlet that I bought at the United Nations in NYC. It's also available online.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948, just after the horrors of World War II. Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the commission that drafted the document.
Its preamble begins:
"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world ...."
I believe that individual understanding and institutional adoption of the Declaration of Human Rights could change the world.
2. What is the craziest thing you've done that people who know you would say is out of character? And would you do it again?I'm having a hard time coming up with an answer to this. I'll update it if I think of something, but for now I'll just say that few things are completely out of character for me. I have a very eclectic character. I love learning and trying new things.
3. I'm a bumper sticker junkie and love it when you post ones that you've seen. What is the single best and/or funniest bumper sticker, and would you put (or do you have) it on your car?
I think one of the funniest is: "I have a perfect body. It's in the trunk."
I don't have any bumper stickers on my car now -- I don't want to disrupt its sleek, black stealthiness -- but I do have an iridescent, metallic peace sign sticker that I've been contemplating putting on the rear window for a while now. The pro-war mentality of recent years has made me a little nervous about doing this.
There's also a transparent United Nations flag on my windshield behind the rearview mirror, but it can only be seen from inside the car.
In the past, my cars have had a few bumper stickers, including: "Keep Your Laws Off My Body" and "Wild Women Don't Get the Blues."
4. In an October 2004 post, you mentioned having, "too many interests, too much to do, and not enough time." Have you found the discipline and focus, and if so, what's the secret? Really, any suggestions would be great! ;)
My latest creative urge is to go buy some yarn and crochet myself a matching hat, neck warmer and wrist warmers. I haven't crocheted since I was a teenager, and there are about a million other things I need and want to accomplish with limited time and energy, so I am trying to resist this urge. Finding discipline and focus is definitely an ongoing battle for me.
I think the secret, though, is knowing your values, setting goals and priorities that are aligned with those values, taking baby steps and cultivating the word "no."
5. If an employer (probably a purely fictional one) said to you, "take a month off of work and take a vacation anywhere in the world. We'll pay for the trip, your responsibilities here in MT, and oh, by the way, here's five grand in spending money," where would you go, what sites would you visit and what would you shop for? (I did read #46 of your 100 Things About Me post, but could you be more specific?)
This one is hard. There are so many places I would love to go. I'm also tempted to say I'd just like to hole up in a beach house on the Oregon coast and spend the whole month writing.
But if I really had this fabulous opportunity, I would take a river cruise down the Nile. I'd love to learn about the ancient culture and history of Egypt.
"From the impressive temple complex of Karnak to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the fabled Valley of the Kings ... the cosmopolitan city of Cairo ... the legendary Sphinx and magnificent Pyramids of Giza." ~ Splendors of Egypt cruise itineraryWith two weeks remaining, I'd visit some Mediterranean islands, like Crete and Malta, where I'd tour the ancient temples. If I still had time, I'd go to Greece and Italy, especially Athens and Rome. I would love to see the Acropolis, the Colosseum and the Sistine ceiling.
What would I shop for? Art, textiles and trinkets to decorate my home and remind me of this amazing journey.
(Sigh.) That was a fun little diversion. Thanks, Courtney!
*Interview rules:
- If you would like to participate, leave me a comment saying "Interview me."
- I will respond by emailing you five questions. I get to pick the questions.
- Update your blog with a post containing your answers to the questions.
- Include this explanation and an offer to interview someone else in the same post.
- When others comment asking to be interviewed, you ask them five questions.
4 Comments:
Those were great answers! The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is now bookmarked, and that bumper sticker is seriously coveted!
I love the picture of you, too. Kinda pouty!
Glad you liked them, Courtney. I had fun, thank you!
Interview me! I need the creative exercise!
Laurie
Oh, good, I'm glad I have somebody to interview. Give me a few days to come up with the questions!
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