Interview
August Q & A with The Brain Is a Noodle

[1] What’s a new technique or topic you’d like to try writing about?
I’d love to write more about aviation history. Specifically the development of airlines in the U.S. prior to deregulation; both the evolution of their networks, and the stories of the people behind each of those dots on the map.
[2] What are your top three values in life? Why are they your main values?
Be kind- I spent a lot of time being a total jerk to a lot of people whose only crime was proximity. What a waste of energy.
Talk less, listen more- Somewhat related to my point above. Being loudest voice in the room isn’t a badge of honor.
Be an example- I try to be an example of the kind of coworker I’d like to have had over the years. I also try and be the dad I never had.
All of these are very much works in progress.
[3] If you only had 5-minutes to squeeze in some mental health / self-care time, what would you do?
Get a massage! How is this even a question? Lol.
[4] What is one story, tradition or myth about death that has been passed down your family?
Unfortunately, one side of my family has a “tradition” of dying early. The other side has a tradition of longevity. I’m hoping my genes favor the latter.
[5] If you could have a magic wand to zap away one food in life and never have it exist again, what would it be?
Green beans. Everything else gets a pass.
Faves?
- Favourite podcast app? Apple Podcasts, I guess? It’s the only one I’ve ever used.
- Favourite app on your phone? Feedly
- Favourite piece of technology? My iphone
- Favourite person? Can I add an “s” here? No way I can pick between my wife/kids.
- Favourite kitchen item? My Nutribullet. It’s arguably the most used thing in our kitchen.
Articles to share:
- Your top piece last month
- A piece that deserves more love
- A piece that starts with the letter M
- A piece that is more than 3 minutes
- A poem
Thank you to Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) for this prompt! If you’d like to join in the fun, the original article is here:
All of the responses will be published under the twitter tag #August2021TBINInterview
