19 Questions With J R Owen

1. What is one thing that most people do not know about you?
I wish I had worked on being a stand-up comic. I love those people
2. Considering anyone dead or alive, with whom would you like to have a conversation?
I think I would like to a conversation with Cleopatra. What a different culture and slant she would have on life.
3. Other than parents, who is one person that has greatly influenced your life?
So many people but the writer, Alan Watts, help me have an epiphany.
4. What is one thing that you would like to change about yourself?
I am pretty lazy so I would like to have a tad more drive.
5. What is one thing you would not want to change about yourself?
Despite all indications to the contrary I believe things will work out the way they should. I don’t want to change that.
6. How do you cope with stress?
Take a deep breath and realize that things will work out the way they should.
7. What is your favorite childhood memory?
I had a great childhood. Grew up on a small dairy farm. After chores my brother and I played sports and I loved that.
8. What are your biggest pet peeves?
Sometimes folks seem to create drama when there’s no real reason.
9. Who are your favorite entertainers?
I love stand up comedy (Daniel Tosh, Ron White). But I also love great music (too many to name).
10. What was your first and your worst job?
I grew up on a farm so I worked as soon as I was able. I did work on the railroad as a track repair man. I don’t like cold weather so working outside in December and January was not good for me.
11. If you had the political pull, what is one issue you would address?
Health care insurance and costs. I think the USA should have medicare for everyone and I think that the system should have the ability to negotiate with drug makers for reasonable prices.
12. What is the dumbest thing you ever did?
Well I worked at the post office when I was young and could be retired very comfortably from that. Instead I played music for a living. Wouldn’t change it, but it could be considered ‘dumb’.
13. If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you’d do with the dough?
Pay off bills. Invest carefully. Take care of family. Travel. Sorry you the ‘first’ thing. I’d buy Dottie a new car.
14. What is your greatest fear?
I guess a stroke where I was aware but couldn’t express my feelings or move.
15. What is your greatest extravagance?
I buy musical instruments that I don’t really need.
16. Which talent would you most like to have?
I like to have the ability to know when to shut up.
17. What is your motto?
Everything is going according to God’s plan.
18. What is your most treasured possession?
Not really a possession but my wife, Dottie, has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me.
19. A perfect day is …
Leisurely having coffee and breakfast. Maybe a short trip to the gym. A short drive on some road I’ve not been on before. Perhaps a round of golf. Hear some live music while eating a nice dinner. Relaxing.