Well, almost anything, I guess. And, within reason – I’ll provide the best possible answer I can come up with.
In any case, you can ask me about personal stuff — about my life, interests, hobbies, opinions, likes/dislikes, etc. Or, you can ask more about my “professional side” — on blogging, writing, art and painting, creativity, making money, freelancing, psychology…
This is a scary proposition, I know. But, as I said: blogging can be very scary business. But, I’d like to take this plunge for now and see how it goes. Besides, it’s good fodder for my 1,000 posts target. 
Anyway, here are just some basic guidelines on asking questions:
1) I’ll answer your questions even if it’s a bit personal. But, not TOO personal. Sorry. I have to set some boundaries. I’ll let you know if the question crosses the line. 
2) No matter how much I’d love to offer help and give to the good of the world: I will NOT send money or anything of the sort — no matter how many times you ask. Having said that, I’ll be happy to accommodate other reasonable requests.
3) Rudeness will not be tolerated. Annoying people will just be ignored.
4) If your question doesn’t get answered, check the first 3 guidelines. If you wish to insist on an answer, feel free to ask again. Well, until I tell you to go away, that is. BTW, please give me a few days – or even longer, if necessary – when it comes to answering questions.
One important note: If you ask a question with this blog entry in mind, please make sure that you’re OK for me to publish that question (and the answer) in this blog. If you need me to edit or withhold real names, location, etc. – please mention that and I’ll take note of your request.
Anyway, to start asking away, leave a comment here or send an email to shaicogginsATgmailDOTcom. (Please change AT to @ and DOT to .) Please add: ‘ASK SHAI’ in the subject line of your email.
For now, I’m just going to set 20 Questions as my limit. We’ll see if I can take it any further than that after this experiment.
I’m now keeping this project open indefinitely. So, if you have a question for me, just ask away!
UPDATE: Now, there’s the Ask Me Anything Index, where all related posts and questions are listed. It gives you an idea of what has been asked – and answered – in the past.
Kari (8)
Mitch Mitchell (4)
Connie (3)
eds (2)
Jazzille (2)
Rachel Cotterill (2)
Andreeea (1)
Anne (1)
bcylady (1)
Dave (1)
I’ll help you out:
1. Are you married?
2. Do you have kids?
3. Where do you live?
4. What’s your work background?
5. What do you do for fun?
6. What are your favorite blogs?
7. What are your favorite websites?
The answers to these questions should generate some more questions.
ANSWERS FROM SHAI: 5 Things About Me and Fave Blogs and Sites
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Thanks again for jumpstarting this, FMF. All 7 questions answered now. Let’s see if anyone else will take a bite.
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Here are some questions off the top of my head:
1. Whe people (not online acquaintances) ask you what kind of work you do, how do you answer?
2. Do you think those of us active in the blogosphere take it too seriously?
3. How do you manage to get your work done with a toddler around?
4. How many hours a day do you usually spend on the computer?
5. Do you think the Internet will be your main work platform or are you planning to branch out into more traditional work in the future?
ANSWERS FROM SHAI: The Boy’s Faves and Time Management for Working Mums and What Do You Do?
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Hello Shai,
I’d like to ask if I can have your permission to feature one of your artwork from your batik gallery on my blogsite: WISH YOU WERE HERE
http://senorenrique.blogspot.com
Many thanks,
Eric aka senor enrique
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Eric: Thanks for your interest. My apologies for the delayed response. Some comments get lost in my inbox. Anyway, which batik painting are you interested in featuring? I think this should be okay if you give me credit and link to ShaiCoggins.com. Again, thanks and I look forward to finding out what you do with the feature.
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Here you go! This is a great project.
5 questions from me!
What’s your favorite M&M color?
What’s your favorite food-related childhood memory?
Can one be friends with an ex?
When is your birthday?
And finally… what is your favorite way to relax?
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Hi, Toni.
Answered your questions here -
http://www.shaicoggins.com/index.php/weblog/you-ask-i-answer/
Thank you! I had fun.
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Hello there! Just came across your site and thought I would say hello
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