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TODAY'S QUESTIONS
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma?
What city was your high school located in?
What was the name of your high school?
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class?
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in?
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in?
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover?
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year?
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish?
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)?
It's late, I'm tired, and this is all I can come up with for now, boys and girls. I hope you had fun! Now go forth, have a totally terrific Tuesday, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.
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It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? 1969
What city was your high school located in? Brentwood (not a city)
What was the name of your high school? Brentwood High School
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? The one I remember most was titled "Our Mr Sun." Saw in one of my science classes.
"Our Mr. Sun is a 1956 one-hour American television film in Technicolor written, produced, and directed by Frank Capra. It is a documentary that explains how the Sun works and how it also plays a huge part in human life. - Wikipedia
There was another one, title I don't remember, content I don't remember about blood. I remember it existed only because a boy in my biology class passed out when he saw it. Fell right off his lab stool.
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? All of them. When I was a kid I had maps on my walls of the US and the world. I used to look at the world map a lot during the Vietnam War. I look at US maps, still, for road trips.
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? Maybe half.
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. books, jigsaw puzzles
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? Don't remember
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? No
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? No but I bet I'm going to have trouble this summer taking photos of birds who will have feasted on cicadas and won't be persuaded by peanuts, grapes and meal worms to show themselves.
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? V8 <barf> Like fruit smoothies.
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? 1966
What city was your high school located in? Santa Clara, California.
What was the name of your high school? It is now called Santa Clara, but when I was there it was called Buchser.
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? Oh, yes. All the time. I remember one teacher who, if a student made the mistake of calling them "movies," would be sharply corrected. "They're not 'movies.' They're educational films."
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? Hmm. Good question! I think I could get most of them as long as I had the outlines of the states to go by.
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities? N/A
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? Uh-oh. I'm in trouble. I could identify the major countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece and Switzerland, but I would probably have trouble identifying the others.
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. I liked the big blocks in different shapes and the musical instruments.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? No, I haven't.
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? No, we don't have those here. I've only seen them on TV.
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? I'm sure they taste just like chicken, but no thanks.
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? I've had retsina, a Greek wine that is flavored with pine resin.
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? 12-BC
What city was your high school located in? Caledonia
What was the name of your high school? Brontosaurus Ewe .
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? No, only tablet to tablet.
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? Most of them.
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? A bunch.
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. Tetradactyl bones and teeth.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? Many.
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? No.
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? Nooo!
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? Beer slushie.
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? - 1973
What city was your high school located in? - Bladensburg, MD
What was the name of your high school? - Same
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? - I don't think so.
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? - Maybe all. If not, almost all.
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? - Not many.
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. - I did not attend.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? - I don't think so.
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? - The "millions and millions" are here. I made a couple of trips to Baltimore County (a short drive going north) recently and I saw even more. The hot spot for cicadas are in my general area and I wish they would go away. I have to deal with them for about another month.
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? - Heard about this and no way.
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? - I had a couple of smoothies but it was a while ago and I couldn't tell you how it was made.
It's late, I'm tired, and this is all I can come up with for now, boys and girls. I hope you had fun! Now go forth, have a totally terrific Tuesday, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness. - Thanks, Pam!
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? 42 years ago
What city was your high school located in? I finished my last few high school years in Vancouver/British Columbia/Canada after immigrating
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? Yes mostly educational films
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities? Yes I can
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? All the ones I visited
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? Yes a few times
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? Not here,but I have heard them years ago and were they ever noisy
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? No thank youuuu
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? I remember drinking a water, milk and rose syrup drink and I did not like the taste.Another drink I had there was grated carrot and sweetened milk or hot turmeric milk
It's late, I'm tired, and this is all I can come up with for now, boys and girls. I hope you had fun! Now go forth, have a totally terrific Tuesday, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma?
What city was your high school located in?
What was the name of your high school?
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? Oh yes. The best times were walking into class and seeing the projector set up on the little rolling cart in the middle of the class room.
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? All 50. I've played this game on the internet several times over the years.
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities? I don't live in Canada, but I can do about 9 or ten provinces and territories.
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? A handful.
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. I skipped Kindergarten.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? I don't recall ever finding one.
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? Nope
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? Nope
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? Not really sure. I won't eat or drink things I am not comfortable with. No sense of adventure here!
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma?
Back in then 1900s. More specifically in the ‘90s.
What city was your high school located in?
Houston suburbia.
What was the name of your high school?
I’ll keep that private for privacy reasons.
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class?
Some, but mostly VHS.
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in?
I think I’d do pretty well.
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in?
I’ll have to test myself.
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room.
The bins of small colorful toys, I think meant for teaching things like counting.
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover?
No.
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year?
I don’t think I have.
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish?
No.
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)?
I can’t think of anything unusual. I did have a peach and black pepper flavored soda but that was all delicious chemicals, not plant based.
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TODAY'S QUESTIONS
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? 1971
What city was your high school located in? Kent, Washington
What was the name of your high school? Kent-Meridian
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? I fondly remember "Our Mr Sun"
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? Everything but New England
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in? Not sure
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. Don't remember, but probably crayons and paper
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? No
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? We live on the west coast, no Cicadas
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? Yes, I hear they are delicious
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? Nothing unusual, just Mike's hard lemonade
It's late, I'm tired, and this is all I can come up with for now, boys and girls. I hope you had fun! Now go forth, have a totally terrific Tuesday, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.
.
I have to bury a cat today. She did live to be 17!
It just occurred to me that June 15, 2021 marks 49 years since I graduated from high school. If you dare to share, what year did you receive your high school diploma? I graduated May 24, 1974
What city was your high school located in? Mayfield, Ky.
What was the name of your high school? Mayfield High School. My class was the first to graduate from a new building
When you were in school (any grade), did you ever watch reel-to-reel films in class? That's all there was then
For those who live in the United States - If you had a blank map (lines but no writing) of the U.S., how many states could you correctly write their names in? All of them
For those who live in Canada - If you had a blank map of Canada, can you write in the names of all the provinces and their capital cities?
For everyone - If you had a blank map of the EU, how many countries could you correctly write their names in?
I could get several
I know a couple/few of you did not attend kindergarten, but for those who did - Name one or two of your favorite playthings in your kindergarten room. Didn't attend
BONUS QUESTIONS
Have you ever found a four-leaf clover? Nope. But my ex wife had a knack for it. I could look all over the yard and never find one. She'd look over the same area and could find 2 or 3.
In parts of the U.S., this year millions and millions of 17-year-locusts (cicadas) are making an appearance. Have you seen a cicada this year? Not this year. Went through that about 5 years ago where we live now and 8 or 9 years where we used to live
Cicadas are edible. Some restaurants in areas which are inundated with cicadas this year have created special dishes made with cicadas. () Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? Nope. But they're great fish bait. Bass and catfish love them.
Yesterday, someone offered me a beer that was flavored with prickly pear cactus juice. I only tasted hers; didn't like it. What's the most unusual beverage you've consumed that was plant-related (e.g., carrot juice, kale smoothie, dandelion wine)? I'm not one to try something like that
It's late, I'm tired, and this is all I can come up with for now, boys and girls. I hope you had fun! Now go forth, have a totally terrific Tuesday, and don't forget to commit an act of kindness.
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) Could you be persuaded to try such a dish? 
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