Welcomed JFK when he made a brief appearance in my town.
Attended an appearance of Nixon during his first term as president.
Resisted the Vietnam War draft and actively protested against the war <br>at local rallies and on my college campus.
Introduced to my state's Secretary of State by a mutual friend and the three
of us shared a joint in official state vehicle.
Met with the first selectman of my town about family business related issues.
Dated chief of staff of a Republican congressman who I became acquainted with on an internet dating site. <br>Our first in-person meeting was at the Marriott WTC hotel in NYC that was later destroyed on 9/11.
Recently, newly elected governor walked by me and surprised me with a spontaneous handshake.
Encountered former Republican congressman Bob Barr during a brief business transaction.
A close friend since childhood is the party leader in my home state legislature
Much more consistant effort voting in presidential elections than mid-term.
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