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If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? Numerous
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? 1968-at least for the president---had to check Google; probably voted for President Johnson who lost to Nixon.
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? No machines ?
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? 2011
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? Slicing vegetables for a salad. (Too much data? Went to the ER as the cut wouldn't stop bleeding after several hours; doctor told me to use duct tape the way she did !)
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Crest
Do you use mouthwash? No
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? At least once; do you floss daily ? !
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Cannot remember.
Did you like him or her? Yes !
Who was your best friend in first grade? Cannot remember.
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend?
Today in History:
1787 – Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution of the United States are delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1819 – Norwich University is founded in Vermont, the first private military school in the United States 1890 – Murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be executed by electric chair 1914 – Serbia declares war on Germany and Austria declares war on Russia 1926 – Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel 1930 – Judge Joseph Crater steps into a taxi in New York City and disappears, never to be seen again 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb “Little Boy” is dropped by the B-29 bomber known as Enola Gay. Around 70,000 people are killed instantly, and tens of thousands died in subsequent months and years from burns and radiation poisoning. 1964 – The oldest known living organism, a bristlecone pine tree in eastern Nevada that was at least 4,862 years old, is cut down 1965 – U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law 1991 – Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web, and “WWW” debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet
Today’s Word:
Avulse \ə vŭls\ verb
To separate, pull off or tear away
Today Is:
National Gossip Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
National Fresh Breath Day
Canadian Heritage Day
National Kid’s Day
National Root Beer Float Day[/quote]
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? 20+, counting primaries and off years.
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? Yes
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? I marked them by hand
(No political commentary in the responses, please!)
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? A few months back
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? Cut myself on a broken glass
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Colgate
Do you use mouthwash? Listerine Mint
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? 2-3x, depending
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Sister Benedicta
Did you like him or her? Yes
Who was your best friend in first grade? Irene
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? About 10 years ago
Today in History:
1787 – Sixty proof sheets of the Constitution of the United States are delivered to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1819 – Norwich University is founded in Vermont, the first private military school in the United States 1890 – Murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be executed by electric chair 1914 – Serbia declares war on Germany and Austria declares war on Russia 1926 – Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim across the English Channel 1930 – Judge Joseph Crater steps into a taxi in New York City and disappears, never to be seen again 1945 – Hiroshima, Japan is devastated when the atomic bomb “Little Boy” is dropped by the B-29 bomber known as Enola Gay. Around 70,000 people are killed instantly, and tens of thousands died in subsequent months and years from burns and radiation poisoning. 1964 – The oldest known living organism, a bristlecone pine tree in eastern Nevada that was at least 4,862 years old, is cut down 1965 – U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law 1991 – Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web, and “WWW” debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet
Today’s Word:
Avulse \ə vŭls\ verb
To separate, pull off or tear away
Today Is:
National Gossip Day
Wiggle Your Toes Day
National Fresh Breath Day
Canadian Heritage Day
National Kid’s Day
National Root Beer Float Day
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Today’s Question(s):
Are you registered to vote?
Not yet here in Massachusetts
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in?
not all of then that I could have
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted?
1976
What kind of voting machine is used where you live?
I am not sure about Massachusetts, but in New York we had these antiquated machines from the twenties (the 1920s) & in California there were touch screen things (soooo modern ).
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(No political commentary in the responses, please!) oh, noooooo..... And here I was about to pontificate on the evils of someone or other .....NOT
Bonus Question:
When was the last time you needed a bandaid?
not for a few years ; a cat in a shelter scratched me & I had to take antibiotics even
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use?
whichever has gel
Do you use mouthwash?
yes
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)?
twice a day
Just for Fun:
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Miss (they were all misses then) Weyland
Did you like him or her? yes, I did.
My best friend was Toni. She was a champion skater all those years ago . Her brother Phillip was her partner.
I last saw her almost fifty years ago.
Have a great week, everyone !!!
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Are you registered to vote? Yep. If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? Figuring 2 every other year x 40 years, probably 40 times. Perhaps a couple/few more for special elections. Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? Helped vote Richard Nixon to the Presidency. What kind of voting machine is used where you live? We have paper ballots on which we have to color in little ovals with a pen. I hate them. Used to have punch ballots, where one used a small stylus to punch a hole in the card. I liked those a lot more. I remember the old machines with the levers!
Bonus Question: When was the last time you needed a bandaid? A couple of days ago. How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? I had a blister on one toe from power walking and covered it to give it one day to heal. All better now. I'll be getting another one this eveing when I donate blood.
Extra Credit Question: It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Crest Cool Mint Gel. Do you use mouthwash? Nope. How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? At least twice a day; often 3x.
Just for Fun: What was the name of your first-grade teacher? When the school year started, it was Miss Nurse (that was her real last name). She got married during the year and became Mrs. Huge (pronounced HYOO-gee [the g pronounced as it is in "gate"]). Did you like him or her? I loved her to pieces. She was very sweet. Who was your best friend in first grade? Sheryl. When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? 40 years ago this past June. About a year ago, however, I discovered by accident that her brother works in my office! What a small world! He was able to get us connected, and Sheryl and I have exchanged some emails. She lives out of town, so I don't know whether we'll ever see each other face to face again.
Today’s Word:
Avulse \ə vŭls\ verb
To separate, pull off or tear away This word is used a lot in medicine. I'm familiar with it from a prevous job.
Today Is:
National Gossip Day Egad, they made a holiday for this horrible practice? Just say NO to gossip!
Wiggle Your Toes Day I just kicked off my shoes and did this!
National Fresh Breath Day Mine's pretty good right now. I brushed this morning and am snacking on grapes now. Nothing to mess up my breath - yet!
Canadian Heritage Day O, Canada! Our home and native land . . . Happy Canadian Heritage Day to all our neighbors to the north!
National Kids Day God bless 'em.
National Root Beer Float Day Now we're talkin'! I'd like one of those, please.
Have a magnificent Monday, everyone!
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When was the last time you needed a bandaid? A couple of weeks ago.
How did you get the boo-boo that required bandaging? The nurse always puts a bandaid over the site of my monthly B12 shot so I don't bleed on my clothes .
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Bright White.
Do you use mouthwash? Nope.
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? Usually about 3.
What was the name of your first-grade teacher? Mr. Clothier.
Did you like him or her? Why yes I did.
Who was your best friend in first grade? Ailsa.
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? About 20 years ago.
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? all the presidential elections I've been eligible to vote in and many of the other elections
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? I could figure it out
What kind of voting machine is used where you live? the kind with the little knobs and big lever
When was the last time you needed a bandaid? something finger related
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? colgate total gum care
Do you use mouthwash? sometimes
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? usually twice a day - sometimes more - and there've been times when I fell asleep before brushing.
Did you like him or her? yes
Who was your best friend in first grade? claire
When was the last time you saw your first grade best friend? many years but since we were adults
Are you registered to vote? - I registered for something..
If so, about how many elections do you think you’ve voted in? - Hmmm... Let's see.. I voted a couple of times in The Miss Swim Suit Contests.... a few times in The Miss Wet T-Shirt Contests... - Seriously, I've been voting since 1980, however many elections that is.
Do you remember what the first election was in which you voted? - Hmm... The election to throw all politicians out of Washington.. - Actually, the 1980 elections.
Extra Credit Question:
It’s National Fresh Breath Day! What kind of toothpaste do you use? - Crust.. Er.. I mean Crest.. Actually, I use 2 different brands.
Do you use mouthwash? - Just... whenever my mom caught me cussing, she washed my mouth out... - Seriously, yes, I do use mouthwash.
How many times do you brush your teeth per day (or week, or month)? - Twice a day.
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- Actually, the 1980 elections. 
