Tossing Salt Presents:
Ultimate X Q&A #168
Random Questions from the Land of Tweets
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Doug Maynard

Every day, my Twitter feed is filled with dozens of random questions. This is where I provide the answers. It’s the Ultimate X Q&A. My, how the time has flown by. It’s number 168, and I’m still here. Don’t say I don’t love ya.

What’s your go-to way to relax after a long day?

I go to my room, turn on the fan, and hide from the world.

What’s more important in life: excitement or stability?

Stability. Excitement doesn’t put food in the belly or pay the bills.

What’s something you’re really bad at?

Being patient with idiots and making small talk. I used to be good at it back in the day, and could fake it with the best of them as needed, but as I’ve gotten older, my ‘don’t give a fuck’ has taken over more and more.

Have you ever had a spiritual experience?

That first night with Haney at Pine Acres, so many years ago. It was the perfect night. And yes, I spent quite a bit of it either on my knees or proclaiming, “Oh God!”.

Do you think dreams have deeper meanings?

Often, they tell the future, and at times, they paint a clearer picture of the things on your mind. So, that would be yes.

Do you like going to the same holiday spot or somewhere new each time?

I don’t do holidays, and I hate change. I’ll stay home, thank you.

Do you enjoy travelling, or do you prefer staying local?

I think I just answered that. If I travel, it’s only to Pine Acres, just about a mile away.

What’s your favorite sport to watch?

Wrestling. Pro or amateur. Both work well for me.

What’s the best thing you’ve done on a whim?

I’ve met many excellent people by just clicking a pic or saying hello for no reason. Greg and I went to Georgia one time, just because I’d never been there. And I remember many trips to the beach when I was younger, just because we could.

At what age did you become an adult?

The jury is still out on that. I go back and forth quite frequently, depending on the situation and reason.

Do you believe in astrology? Why or why not?

I don’t actually believe in it, but I do read my horoscope daily. Cancer. After all, why take chances, right?

If money were no object, what would be the first thing you would buy?

After paying off all my outstanding bills, and making sure my Mom, and my bro are set, I’d buy a house in the country, with a studio for writing, creating, recording, and whatever else I need to fully unleash all that is stored up inside me, trying to get out.

Where is one place you’ve always dreamed of going?

Baton Rouge, LA. Don’t ask me why, but I’ve always been fascinated by that place. And Taylor Lautner’s bedroom. TEAM JACOB!

Would you call yourself brave?

That’s not for me to say. I’m just me. I’ll let others make that call.

Who is the musician that comes to mind when someone says pianist?

Either Jessi Colter or Steve Grand. And both are amazing talents. Jashua Kadison too.

Did you have to come home when the street lights came on?

For at least long enough to check in and probably eat dinner. But then, more often than not, I’d head back out to my friend’s house, just a few houses down the street.

Is it OK to hug coworkers?

It depends on the coworker and the kind of relationship you have with that person. Everyone is different.

Do you often listen to your intuition?

Far more now than I ever did in the past. In the past, I trusted words, feelings, the heart, etc. Now, I know better. If the gut doesn’t feel right, I act accordingly, which is usually a hell no… unless he’s cute. Or packing.

What’s one thing you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t yet?

Ronnie. I’ve seen his X account, and I want to give that sexy ass man about 45 minutes, just one good time. But he’s too young and into black twinks. Too bad because this fat old man would rock his world and give him an experience he’d never forget.

What’s something that makes you feel overwhelmed?

My family, my health, life, etc.

And there you go. Thanks for reading. Comments, thoughts, and any questions are welcome and appreciated. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe. And with that, let’s close up the shop today. Take care and be well, my friends. I’ll see you at the Cheesecake Factory.

Ubuntu!