Norm Geras tossed me the “10 things I’ve never done before” baton, and so I’ll catch. Norm has sometimes told me I should break down and write shorter posts (he knows I do have a very slight tendency to go on and on), so maybe this was his effort to help me out. Before Nov. 2004, the first entry in the following list probably would have been “voted for a Republican.” But no more.
10 Things I’ve Never Done
–bought a new car
–painted my toenails
–been fired, or fired anyone
–had my horoscope done
–eaten anything bigger than my head
–lied about my age
–worn a T-shirt that said anything
–kissed a man with a beard
–seen any of the “Godfather” movies
–owned a cat, or wanted to
And now it’s my turn to pass it on. So here goes–and you’d better make it funnier than I did. That shouldn’t be too hard!: TmjUtah, Dennis the Peasant, and Dr. Sanity.
Previously a lifelong Democrat, born in New York and living in New England, surrounded by liberals on all sides, I've found myself slowly but surely 
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
I can’t believe you got to the grey hair stage of life without ever wearing a t-shirt that said anything. Especially a former “progressive” like you.
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
I must confess that once, and only once, in a moment of extreme weakness I painted one of my small toenails red.
And I must also confess that yesterday I got my annual pedicure. I tell you it is the “World O’ Women” in those joints, but my toenails are no longer scaring me.
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
In the interests of full disclosure–I suddenly realized that #6 is not true. It should be amended to read: I’ve never lied about my age to make myself seem younger.
I certainly lied about my age to seem older (sigh). It was done so long ago that it totally slipped my mind (how depressing is that?), and it was all about fake IDs and drinking. I would imagine the statute of limitations has run out on that particular crime.
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Hmmm…not sure how I feel; done 1-3 (does laid off count as fired?) and 7-10.
BTW, neo, thanks for helping me articulate my fairly new political stance. As others may know from my comments on Roger Simon’s site, I have become one of those rare beasts, a conservative, or at least conservative-leaning academic. Makes for some interesting conversations!
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Wasn’t Woody’s dad a piece of work as well?
TWD, yup Woody Harleson’s dad Charles assasinated federal judge John Woods in San Antonio in 1979. The wholesome all American family.
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
I’m crafty, in case you’d like to use another for number 8.
You are the apple of my eye, so you know it would be a treat.
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
*huffpuffhuffpuffhuffpuffSLAPgotit*
It will be a few hours before I can respond; time sheet, downloads, and a trip to the grocery store interfere with the blogging thing…
*huffpuffhuffpuffhuff… receding around the curve in the track with a big smile on my face…*
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
I have never owned a car in my life !
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Wasn’t Woody’s dad a piece of work as well?
Good job on the list, Neo!
March 3rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
TmjUtah
Well done….another fine citizen, originally from Midland Texas. Many of us fine citizens are from Midland including Gen. Tommy Franks, Tommy Lee Jones and George and Laura Bush.
A not so fine citizen from Midland is Woody Harleson.