It’s been a while since I’ve responded to one of the Queen of Questions, aka The Haunted Wordsmith’s, Q&A posts. But this one is about time, and I’ve got some time on my hands, so why not?
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- What is something you always put off for as long as you can? Filing my taxes.
- Has time sped up or slowed down for you as you have aged? Oh my, how time has sped up!
- What time period do you think you most belong in? This time period.
- What book would have a completely different feel if it was set in a different time period? “Lord of the Rings” set in modern times.
- How do you like to waste time? Some (e.g., my wife) might say that the time I spend writing and reading posts is a waste of time.
- Have you ever killed time since reading or watching The Phantom Tollbooth? WTF is the Phantom Tollbooth?
- You have two hours to yourself…how do you spend it? Blogging.
- How often do you think about the Doomsday Clock? Never.
- Do you think we are nearing the end of times (for those who believe in it)? I don’t believe in the religious notion of End Times, but I have to admit that since the election of Donald Trump, we may be nearing the end of rational times.
- Armageddon is upon us…do humans survive? Sure. We’re a hardy bunch.
- How will human’s time on Earth be up? The planet will cease to be able to support life due to inaction on climate change. There, I said it.
- What is your favorite quote about time? “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”
- What is one song that makes you time travel? “Cat’s in the Cradle.
- Speaking of Time Travelers… The Doctor (Dr. Who), Time Traveller (H.G.Wells, The Time Machine), Phineas Bogg (Voyagers!), or The Traveler (Star Trek: TNG): Who would make the better traveling companion? I only time travel solo.
- What is something you always put off for as long as you can? Filing my taxes.