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Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? Yup. Several times
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? I've lived in a tri state area
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? Yup
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? Used to grow them. Birds love them in the winter
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? Nope
Just for Fun:
Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? Nope
Has one ever helped you get across the street ? Nope
Happy Monday September 26, everybody-and welcome to QOTD.
Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? Ottawa our capital of Canada and yes I have been there many times
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ?
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? I see sunflowers in gardens and fields growing
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? Yes and it is amazing
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? I don't think so
Just for Fun:
Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? Always near the schools but not close to me
Has one ever helped you get across the street ? Yes many times whenkids where going to elementary school and I walked with them
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_guard
Today in History:
1774: Birth of John Chapman, known as “Johnny Appleseed”, propagator of apple tree varieties in the US
1914: President Wilson signs act bringing the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) into being
1930: Birth of actor Philip Bosco
1939: Birth of actor & comedian Eric “Ricky” Tomlinson
1945: Birth of singer-songwriter Bryan Ferry (Roxy Music)
1948: Birth of singer-songwriter Olivia Newton-John
1954: Birth of guitarist Craig Chaquico (Jefferson Starship)
1956: Birth of actress Linda Hamilton
1960: First televised debate between presidential candidates (Nixon and Kennedy)
1968: Birth of actor James Caviezel
Today’s Word:
impassive /imˈpasiv/ (adj.): Lacking display of emotion, appearing unaffected by events, unswayed-seemingly stoic.
Today Is:
Johnny Appleseed Day
World Contraception Day
-this week is-
Banned Books Week
Today’s Picture:....cloven your maze is beautiful
Entrance & exit are at lower left and center-
Thought for the Day:
“There are very few inherent tastes. What is taken for a “natural” predilection is often culture, wrapped in biology’s clothing.”
-Tom Vanderbilt
Wishing you a fruitful day, with plenty of productive seeds for future endeavors
Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? pierre sd
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? no
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? yes
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? yes
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? - Yes, Annapolis, MD is not far. Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? - Currently. I'm in the "DMV." (District Of Columbia, MD, and VA)
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? - I do not notice them but maybe. Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? - No.
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? - Nope.
Just for Fun:
Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? - Probably, but I don't notice them. Has one ever helped you get across the street ? - Not since I was a kid.
I was a safety patrol around 4th or 5th grade.
Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? Too many times to count (Boston)
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? Nope. Been here south of Boston my entire 56 years of life. I'm in New England, so in actuality I'm in a six-state area.
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? Only those I've seen in a garden.
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? Yes
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? I must, but I'm not feeling well today and my head is swirling so I don't recall
Just for Fun:
Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? Many
Has one ever helped you get across the street ? Not yet, but in the future that day will come
Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? Yes, and I even lived there for a short time (Sacramento, California).
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? (See above.) Not Capitol District, but several miles outside of it. Never lived in an area referred to as "tri-state."
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? No.
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? Not that I can recall.
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? No.
Today’s Question: Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? Nope. Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? I haven't.
Extra Credit: Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? Nope. Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? I have.
Bonus: Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? The shower curtain in the guest bathroom.
Just for Fun: Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? Yes. Has one ever helped you get across the street ? Not since I was a school kid.
Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? I've been to every state capitol where I've lived and most states where I have visited.
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? I've not lived in any place referred to as tri-state or any state or Federal capitol district. I preferred commuting to living there.
Capitols are good places to live when economies are slow. Harry Truman once said "The buck stops here" when referring to responsibility. Modern politicians thought he meant tax dollars.
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? Yes and with seed heads as large as a small dinner plate.
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? Every time I stand.
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? No paisley prints in my closet but I do watch the old Twilight Zone series when they are on.
Just for Fun:
Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? No crossings out here.
Has one ever helped you get across the street ? I'm sure they have.
LINK —> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossing_guard
Today’s Question:
Have you ever been to the city or town that is your state’s capitol ? Yes, many times. Our capitol Annapolis is a lovely city.
Have you lived somewhere referred to as a “tri-state area” or “capitol district” ? No. Although I know there is a tri-state area up in northern Delaware, Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey.
Extra Credit:
Do sunflowers grow in your locale ? Yes
Have you ever stood next to one that was taller than you are ? A house across the street had some this year that certainly were taller than me.
Bonus:
Do you have anything with a spiral or swirly design/pattern on it ? Not that I can think of.
Just for Fun:
Are there (school) crossing guards in your area ? Yes
Has one ever helped you get across the street ? Many times, when I was in high school. They were necessary, judging by the number of people that run that light.
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