Showing posts with label history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history. Show all posts

8/17/2015

Week Number 485

1) You and two friends are out to dinner when a woman walks up to you and says, "My husband and I have a disagreement and we'd like you to decide who is right." She explains the issue. Both of your friends chime in, giving completely opposite opinions. The decision now rests in your hands. What do you decide?

2) If I could give one piece of advice to any person in history, that advice would be _________.

3) Are you a neat freak?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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7/20/2015

Week Number 481

1) You’re stuck in an elevator with a person from your past. Write this scene.

2) What do you think the world will be like in 25 years?

3) Are you comfortable in front of people, or does the idea of public speaking make you want to hide in the bathroom? Why?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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5/04/2015

Week Number 470

1) Tell us about the last time you had a real, deep, crying-from-laughing belly laugh.

2) When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up? What are you now? Are the two connected?

3) If you could erase one day in history which one would it be and why?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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12/15/2014

Week Number 451

Whoops--sorry I'm late this morning.....

1) What is something you do well?

2) Name all the vehicles you have owned in your adult life.

3) If you could be a "fly on the wall" anywhere and at any time in history, where and when would you choose?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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12/01/2014

Week Number 449

1) Should there be a dress code in places such as school, restaurants, and places of business? Why or why not?

2) After spending time with a group of people, do you feel energized and ready for anything or do you want to hide in the corner with a good book?

3) If I asked your high school friends what they thought you would be doing today, what would they say?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.


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10/27/2014

Week Number 444

1) How do you feel when it's your birthday? Why?

2) What was your favorite decade? (60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, etc., or you could do your teens, 20's, 30's, 40s, etc.)

3) Finish this sentence: "My closest friend is_________"

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.


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9/22/2014

Week Number 439

1) What cartoon character best represents your personal philosophy?

2) What makes a good neighbor? If you have an exceptional one, give them a shout-out (anonymously or not).

3) If you could live a nomadic life, would you? Where would you go? How would you decide? What would life be like without a "home base"?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.


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7/21/2014

Week Number 430

1) What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted? When would you use this ability?

2) Share a story about your worst date ever.

3) If you could have personally witnessed one event in history, what would you want to have seen?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.


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10/21/2013

Week Number 391

1) When teleportation is finally possible, where will you beam yourself first?

2) What’s your favorite period of history?

3) Describe a time when you witnessed bravery.

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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10/14/2013

Week Number 390

1) You can select one person from history and ask them a question to which they must give a truthful reply. Whom would you select, and what question would you ask?

2) How often do you go to an art gallery?

3) Steak or burgers?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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1/07/2013

Week Number 354

1) Would you generally be overdressed or underdressed at a party?

2) Aliens have arrived and you're giving them a tour in the midst of winter. Describe ice to them.

3) Describe the most annoying thing about one of your family members.

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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7/09/2012

Week Number 331

1) Chocolate or vanilla?

2) Share what you know about the year you were born.

3) How far east can you go before you're heading west?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.



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12/05/2011

Week Number 300

Unbelievable: 300?? Wow! Thanks to those who've played through the years. Here's to 300 more!

1) Have you ever participated in a demolition derby? If you could be assured that you wouldn't be hurt, would you drive a demo?

2) Name a food that reminds you of someone. Who is it and why?

3) Were you ever been punished by your teacher when you were a student?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
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10/17/2011

Week Number 293

1) If you could ask any historical person for advice, who would it be and why?

2) How do you react when someone says something unexpectedly unkind to you?

3) Your neighbor just bought a new metal detector. What did she just find in your backyard that she’s so excited about?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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8/28/2011

Week Number 286

1) You're out to eat a nice birthday dinner with your family when the waiting staff marches out from the back room with a cake. With everyone around singing happy birthday, you decide this is the moment to make that life-changing announcement you've been considering. What is it?

2) What's the last movie you rented? Was it any good?

3) What holiday annoys you the most?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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6/13/2011

Week Number 275

1) How many hats/caps do you own? How often do you wear them?

2) You wake up in a darkened circus tent, wearing a bright blue and yellow clown costume and a fluffy red wig. There is a dwarf standing over you with bucket of water. "You okay?" he asks. What’s going on?

3) If you could be a member of any band in history, which would it be? What would your role be, or have been?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.


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6/06/2011

Week Number 274

1) Have you ever felt like you were competing with someone close to you for the affection of the same woman or man?

2) What secret would you really like to share with your dad or mom, but don’t feel as if you can?

3) What's your 'guilty pleasure' TV show?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.


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9/13/2010

Week Number 236

1) When was the last time you stepped on something that really hurt?

2) What is the most unusual food you have tried for the first time recently?

3) Describe the one who got away.

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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8/09/2010

Week Number 231

1) Did you ever run away from home? Ever want to?

2) What time did you wake up this morning?

3) Can you do a cartwheel? How about a handstand?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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5/24/2010

Week Number 220

1) If you are trying to do something and it isn't working, do you keep at it or try a different tactic?

2) Do you ever drive past the houses of people you used to know, just to see if they still live there?

3) Have you met anyone new this week?

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.

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