Today’s TMI Tuesday was inspired by Dominic Wilcox Variations on Normal and from questions submitted by Virtual Sin. Both men are brilliantly creative.
How creative are you?
Jack’s Answers
1. Have you ever had an idea for an invention that you thought would be commercially viable? Care to share a brief synopsis, photo or sketch?
I invented and attempted to patent an engine that runs on water but Big Oil stepped in and had my prototype destroyed, as well as all my sketches and photos. Ergo, I have no sketches to share, nor have I photos. You’ll just have to take my word for it.
2. Visual arts: Do you do any painting or drawing? Are you a photographer? Sculptor? Ceramist/potter? Silversmith or other? Share one of your favorite works with us, post a photo.
I dabble in both painting and drawing, and the occasional modeling clay sculpting project. As for photography, is this your first time here? I post photos of my sexy wife Jill (and myself), though nowhere near as often as I did a couple years ago. Here’s a personal favorite:
3.
a. Do you write fiction? Poetry? Share with us by linking to your work.
b. Do you make up plots, even if you never write them down?
Again, have you perused this blog before? If so you are undoubtedly aware that I write the occasional piece of erotica. Beyond this blog I write non-erotic fiction, including screenplays and short stories. I even write a bit of poetry, though it’s the absolute least of what I do creatively. I have invented a few plots that have, as of now, never been expanded into a finished work, though I generally do record them in a notepad or a text file in the hopes that I’ll someday be able to get a story or script out of it. Here’s a link to something I wrote.
4. Do you write music? Do you sing or play a musical instrument? An audio clip would be nice 🙂
Generally speaking I am not musically inclined. I do not write music, and I only sing when driving (if a favorite song happens to be playing) and while in the shower. However, if you ever join me in the shower I will be too busy pleasuring you beyond your wildest dreams to even consider serenading you. As for playing a musical instrument, I play the acoustic guitar, though admittedly not as well as I once did.
My daughter doesn’t seem to mind.
5. Do you write computer programs? What do you like most about that?
I’ll tell you instead what I like least about it: When the Master Control Program scans me into the Encom mainframe and forces me to fight for my life on the Game Grid.
Just in case you all forgot that I’m a huge geek.
6.
a. Do you have a hobby that involves making something? Examples might be woodworking, baking, sewing, etc.
b. What is the last thing you made?
I make small handicrafts. I lack the room for any real woodworking, though I do the best I can with the space at my disposal. I make things like coasters, trinket boxes, and other functional items to give friends for birthdays and such. The last thing I made was…wow. No clue. I need to get back on the horse. I think it might have been an ornate bookmark. Actually, based on the wording of the first sentence of this question, Legos would count. I like Legos. Does anyone not like Legos?
Other than anyone who’s ever stepped on a stray brick, I mean.
Bonus: What is it? How would you use it? Write a caption.
This appears to be a lifecast taken from the face of President Richard Nixon.
Jill’s Answers
1. Have you ever had an idea for an invention that you thought would be commercially viable? Care to share a brief synopsis, photo or sketch?
I once made a dildo out of ice. Does that count? It was actually Jack’s idea. So I guess the answer is no.
I once made a dildo out of ice. Does that count? It was actually Jack’s idea. So I guess the answer is no.
2. Visual arts: Do you do any painting or drawing? Are you a photographer? Sculptor? Ceramist/potter? Silversmith or other? Share one of your favorite works with us, post a photo.
I don’t really paint or draw unless I’m leading an art lesson with my class. I don’t sculpt, nor do I work with ceramics, though in the past I have made millefiori beads and other very basic clay projects.
Lately, however, I am very interested in blown glass.
3.
a. Do you write fiction? Poetry? Share with us by linking to your work.
b. Do you make up plots, even if you never write them down?
I have written erotic fiction in the past, though it’s been quite some time since I have found myself with the time and the mental wherewithal to do so. I frequently make up plots without writing them down, usually when I am telling my daughter a spur-of-the-moment bedtime story. Here’s a link to one of my favorite things I’ve written!
4. Do you write music? Do you sing or play a musical instrument? An audio clip would be nice 🙂
I don’t write music, though I have occasionally written poetry. And although I do not play any instruments I do sing, though as is the case with drawing and painting, it’s only when I’m leading my class in a music lesson that I do.
5. Do you write computer programs? What do you like most about that?
I do not write computer programs. Sometimes I wish I knew how to design apps. I’m not sure why, as I have no idea what kind of currently nonexistent app would be useful. I guess it would just be a nice way to maybe make a few extra dollars.
Sad but true.
6.
a. Do you have a hobby that involves making something? Examples might be woodworking, baking, sewing, etc.
b. What is the last thing you made?
I enjoy baking. I make lots of different kinds of chocolates and other candy, as well as brownies and cookies. During the holidays we send care packages to friends and family. But if you ask those in the know they’ll tell you that such delicious goodies are only the second-tastiest thing about me!
Bonus: What is it? How would you use it? Write a caption.
It’s a cucumber. I’d use it in a salad.
How to play TMI Tuesday: Copy the above TMI Tuesday questions to your webspace (i.e., a blog). Answer the questions there, then leave a comment below, on this blog post, so we’ll all know where to read your responses. Please don’t forget to link to tmituesdayblog from your website!
Jack: Yes i do like Lego. And yes I do know the pain of standing on a piece of Lego in bare feet.
Jill: I love your teacher cartoon and I totally agree with you!
I love that first question. Great answers!