Years ago while working with Jim, I was considering a move to a tropical island for 3 years and my mom said:
You're not doing porn are you?
And I said Yes.
She was speechless for a few weeks. I only wish I could find something else that would shock her like that again.
My Sister suspected, I never hid it. I told my nephew when he was 14 that I worked with adult websites and told my sister. In a court case in Palm Beach County, I was referred to as 'a local pornographer'.
Like Cleo, during the hurricanes, neighbors asked, I told them. Some had a problem, some didn't. However, since I'll have AC, computers, TV and power during the next hurricane, they might put aside their disdain.
I have to get my soundmeter out -- our city has an ordinance that allows 60db from the street, or 50db after 11pm. The city north of us has declined permits for dozens of fixed-install generators. Our city has said that during an emergency, they are not enforcing the law.
Some neighbors were a little upset when I fired up the generator and the outdoor lights which are on a timer came on. They all ran into their houses to check the power and came out dejectedly when they discovered they had no power.
Maybe its not the porn that created their dislike for me.