What is the longest duration of time you've ever lived in a single home? Conversely, what is the shortest you've lived in a single home? (Not counting vacations and the like.)
The shortest duration would have to be two years, which is how long I lived at my first apartment during graduate school. The longest duration would have to be when I lived with my father during my childhood, which was around sixteen years.
What would be a perfect day for you?
A perfect day for me would probably be a day that had nothing pressing to do. On such a day I could enjoy some reading and also take on some writing. Then, in the evening, I could do some social activities, like hanging out with friends.
Would you rather live in an urban, suburban, or rural area?
Definitely rural. I cannot stand the pace of life and the dehumanizing effect of a huge population that one is exposed to in the cities. I also cannot stand the social stratification and disconnection from nature that happens in a suburban environment. A rural or semi-rural environment is probably the only environment in which I could maintain my sanity.
If you had the ability to travel to the past or the future, which year would you like to visit?
Hmmm... that is a good question. If I could just visit with some sufficient training to be able to fit in (and not stay forever) I would love to visit Rome during the days of the Late Republic, but prior to the rise of Sulla. I find Roman culture to be fascinating and I would love to see it first-hand. A close second for me would be to visit the future year of 2100. Depending on how things are at that time I might decide to stick around.
