I am so sorry you actually had to go through that.
Most people my age went through that when they were kids. It was a very common form of punishment. Not anymore though. It would definately be considered child abuse these days; at least in this country.
Okay! This thread went OT for a few minutes. Sorry about that. Here are Geri's questions again!
1. What is your favorite word?
2 What is your least favorite word?
3 What turns you on creatively, spiritually or, emotionally?
4 What turns you off?
5 What is your favorite curse word?
6 What sound or noise do you love?
7 What sound or noise do you hate?
8 What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
9 What profession would you not like to do?
10 If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?