Friday, December 05, 2008

Honestly,



OK. I got tagged to list 10 honest things about myself. However, I am not going to tag anyone else or provide any links. So, here goes...


  1. I have never been a good liar.

  2. I have never been a good poker player (because I'm not a good liar, I suppose).

  3. I was never in denial about being an alcoholic.

  4. My mother and I were always very close, even throughout my drinking years. Since she died in August (4 months ago), I have not shed a tear. I don't know why.

  5. I have always been anal-retentive.

  6. I'm afraid of horses and snakes.

  7. I sucked my thumb until I was about 10 years old.

  8. When I wrecked my Mom's car at the age of 16, I lied and said I swerved to avoid a dog. Of course, I had been drinking.

  9. I had the hots for a camp counsellor. At church camp. I was 14. He was grown.

  10. I almost became a professional baseball umpire, but my instructors said I was too nice to be an umpire.

Always hold your head up, but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level.
-Max L. Forman

15 comments:

big Jenn said...

Nice to know more about you. I didn't cry when my mom died 12 years ago, nor to this day over her. I don't know why either. jeNN

Pammie said...

Good List Dave!
It I would have known you in your #10. years - I could have instructed you on the "art" of being mean. damn.

Scott W said...

Liar, liar, pants on fire!

Bill said...

Here, have a Friday hug. It's free.

Shannon said...

good stuff

Mary Christine said...

I agree with the instructors.

Lou said...

There is a germ of truth in all that...

Trailboss said...

There was a time in my early 20's I would have made a damn good professional umpire!

steveroni said...

Well, I could umpire today--DAMN IT!

steveroni said...

I was never in denial about being an alcoholic...

but I was sure in denial about LOADS of other behaviors! -grin

Syd said...

Good list Dave. I see quite a few similarities: love of our mothers, not being a good poker player, having the hots for camp councilor. Thanks for sharing.

peanut said...

dear dAAve,

thanks for the tidbits about yourself in the questions. Very honest and insightful. It's always a pleasure to get to know you better.

Happy Saturday. Love you.

Todd HellsKitchen said...

You've always been "anal-whaaa"?

Zanejabbers said...

Maybe you should borrow Scott W.s new shirt to smother out the flames on your pants.

Anonymous said...

i like your list, but the fear of snakes made me laugh :)