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Query: Twenty Questions
16 years ago
I rarely participate in memes—only sometimes read them, even less often comment on them, and rarely post them. (Even when I do, they usually get torn down eventually.) Partly that’s out of shyness, partly it’s out of disinterest, and apathy plays a part. They just aren’t my thing.
There is one that interests me, though, because it has practical application to me as a creator, and I thought I’d jump on that bandwagon. So, here goes:
You’ve met Tom Rubicon, Ana Patayan, and Angie Watanabe at a party—perhaps one of Roberta Mendoza’s if you’re into that scene, perhaps at the riverside beach or the little plaza in the small resort town where they live. What question(s) would you ask them?
There is one that interests me, though, because it has practical application to me as a creator, and I thought I’d jump on that bandwagon. So, here goes:
You’ve met Tom Rubicon, Ana Patayan, and Angie Watanabe at a party—perhaps one of Roberta Mendoza’s if you’re into that scene, perhaps at the riverside beach or the little plaza in the small resort town where they live. What question(s) would you ask them?
Tom: “I’m not sure what you mean by that. We live pretty quietly—and deliberately so. Maybe that’s it: preserving peace and quiet and keeping things simple is what we’re after.”
Ana: “Um . . . a lotta things? Keepin’ food onna table an’ roof over ’r heads? Gettin’ m’ truck workin’ better? I dunno.”
Angie: “Could you . . . clarify the question? Otherwise I’m really not sure. Politics? Private matters? Current events?”
I get up each day to simple things, a need to work to support myself, to socialize with my friends, and to keep my home in shape.
The truck working is important.
Food on the table is very important.
But then, I also get through the day to see what happens next, to take part in my community and to be part of changes.. to add, or stop them in accordance with my own views.
I also love to create things, I made a self heating water bed for winter.. its awesome!
Maybe I just want to know what things make you go?
Tom, do you have a hobby? a Personal interest?
Ana, is the truck the only thing? Maybe you see improvements in your truck that others don't.. I guess dreams of how it could be better.
Angie, I think you come closer to this than others. Politics, Society, changes on a pro or con scale.. I never ask about personal matters, its a bit rude.
Tom: “It’s a 1988 Toyota SR5, and sort of a fixer-upper, but even she can’t kill it. Most of the work is just getting it back into top shape.”
Ana, after punching him in the arm: “Don’ pay no ’ttention ta ’im. We have poker nights sometimes. I’m learnin’ ta cook, an’ I think mebbe I’ll go inta that. Don’ wanna be a waitress all m’ life! I’m takin’ classes ta git m’ GED. Angel’s teachin’ me ta swim an’ boogie-board. An’ sometimes we make Tom sing. Angel sings wi’ ’im sometimes. But I think th’ biggest thing is gettin’ ready fer th’ twins.”
Angie: “You forgot politics, love.”
Ana: “Don’ give much ’f a damn ’bout ’em, long ’s the gummint leaves us alone, but I vote. Th’ ol’ man an’ Angel make me do that.”
Tom: “Civic duty, little girl. You’re a respectable citizen now. Hm. None of us really is politically active, and I think only Angie has any religious interest at all. Shinto. Ana and I are atheists.” (Ana snorts and makes a face.)
Angie: “Well, yes, but I’m not into it like my parents are. What Tom isn’t telling you is that he’s a lifetime NRA member, and all of us occasionally dabble in issues like GLBT rights. Considering the nature of our household, it’s only natural.”
Tom: “And Ana’s right. I think the twins are the most important thing now. We’re scrambling to get everything ready—nursery and all. It’s a little scary for all of us.”
Angie: “More than a little—but at least they’re healthy so far. They’re getting very heavy now, though, and they’re kicking a lot.”
Tom: “I enjoy shooting, and we go out to the range regularly. Architecture—well, design in general—wargames, reading. Our Angel keeps after us to stay in shape, which is good. But the center of my life now is my girls and my babies. I never thought I’d have a family of my own.”
Ana: “I ain’t much fer goin’ outdoors—had enough o’ that when I was hitchhikin’. But s’ long ’s I’m doin’ it with Angel an’ th’ ol’ man, I’m happy.”
Angel: “Is that more what you were looking for?”
Tom, smirking: “You mean like Angel?” (Angie giggles behind her hand.)
Ana, scowling: “Ya know what I mean! All them comics an’ cartoons an’ stuff.”
Tom: “Oh, yes—manga and doujinshi and animé, you mean?”
Ana: “Yeah, thassit. Ya gotta heckuva collection o’ that stuff. An’ other comics too, them graphic novel thingies.”
'Bout the only thing I could think of, lol.