Sparky’s Pop Quiz
(This will count for 371% of your final grade; just kidding)
Interpersonal relationships are changing in our society so rapidly that the pace is literally dizzying. This quick quiz will let you know if you are capable of hanging out on the street corner with the big kids. Please let me know your scores.
1. Have you logged onto chat-roulette? (If you have, you lose 15% of your grade)
2. How do you feel about Sarah Silverman? (I think she’s adorable)
3. Have you read The Ethical Slut or Opening Up A Guide to Creating and Sustaining Open Relationships? Please quote one sentence from each book if you have.
4. Do you know what the term “polyamorous” means? (If not, why not?)
5. Do you know what the term compersion means? (If not, why not?)
6. Are you familiar with the practice of tantric sex? (If no, why?)
7. Have you ever heard of Chelsey Handler? (If not, you might watch her)
8. Have you ever heard of Stacyann Chinn? If you watch her, turn down the thermostat in your house.
9. Do you belong to an Urban Tribe? (If so, you gain 50 bonus points.)
10. Have you searched on the internet for It Gets Better?
A prompt reply to this quiz will be very much appreciated.
Sparky the Bold
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4 comments:
1. No, I have not used Chat Roulette.
2. I think Sarah Silverman is also adorable and hilarious...most of the time.
3. "Relationship structures, we think, should be designed to fit the people in them, rather than people chosen to fit some abstract ideal of the perfect relationship." - The Ethical Slut
(I haven't read Opening Up. Should I?)
4. I do know what the term polyamorous means, and I am polyamorous.
5. I only learned what the word "compersion" means after reading The Ethical Slut, although I knew the concept and experience long before then.
6. I am a little familiar with tantric sex. I am keeping my mind open to learning more.
7. I have heard of Chelsea Handler. I don't know if I am a fan, but I do enjoy her "don't care" attitude about sex and sex expectations.
8. Have you read Stacyann Chin's "She Knows Me More Than Anyone"? It is incredible. She is incredible.
9. I DEFINITELY belong to an Urban Tribe. It is more valuable than anything in my life (although the 50 bonus points is great too).
10. I have not only searched the Internet for the It Gets Better project and videos, I have watched so many of them. (Fun fact: my partner is in the Human Rights Campaign It Gets Better video!)
So... did I pass? :)
Dear Ann Marie, Congratulations, you got the highest grade in the class! I recommend that you read"Opening Up" it is bringing "The Slut" up-to-date. Thank you for the Chinn book, I will read it as soon as I get my hands on it. Congratulations to your partner for being in the Human Rights Campaign. I will be giving a lecture on the psychology of relationships on April 17 and you and little Apple are invited to attend. Always my best, Sparky
1.
IM has been great for me in keeping contact with people I know. I remember when 9-11 was happening I was online with a cousin who would call friends and family then instantly report back that they were OK. Sure beats the mail which takes 2 to 3 weeks or phone lines which become clogged.
No roulette though.
2.
Hot, edgy. I´d peg her as a New Yorker. I have to admit though, intimidating, and I don’t think I could date her.
3.
We believe that all consensual sexual choices have these potentials- that any sexual pathway, consciously chosen and
mindfully followed, can be a positive, creative force in the lives of individuals and their communities.
Sorry- only the one book.
4. Yes.
5.
Yes, I remember Brother Judd. I just happened to visit SF in the early 80´s when the commune was active. As an interesting side note, I was staying at Jeff Jones apartment. At the time I wasn’t aware of who he was.
6. Yes- though currently looking for a partner. Interesting side note- See Mantak Chia´s book on cultivating sexual energy.
7.
I know she´s a stand up and has a show in the US- but its not on here.
8.
I think I found the ghost of Fred Hampton. The truth comes in many colors and flavors.
9. Does a men´s group count?
10. Teen suicide is a growing problem. As I remember it though, the site focused on sexual orientation and bullys in high school. It would need to open other forums and include straights.
Dear Larry,
You demonstrate an impressive knowledge of many strange topics: my kind of guy! It is uncanny the way we pick up on similar themes in our wide reading. I always value you looking over my shoulder. I generally follow through on reading recommendations of yours and have found them to be extremely positive. Thank you for sharing your valuable ideas with me. Sparky
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