"What day is it?" asked Pooh. "It's today," squeaked Piglet. "My favorite day," said Pooh. Yesterday's post paid tribute to one of America's founders, Benjamin Franklin, on his 312th birthday. Though never a president, Franklin still was given the honor of having his portrait on the $100 bill. I really wanted to give each of you one of those, but I didn't even have a $1 bill in my wallet. Okay, you're right—I don't even have a wallet. However, I found a picture of a $100 bill on the Web. While I was there—on the Web, that is—I read dozens and dozens of Franklin quotations and sayings. Unable to find one that made any reference to seagulls, I settled for a pretty good quotation to go along with Ben's portrait, and I went ahead and published the post yesterday. P.S. Happy Birthday, Baron of Montesquieu—French political philosopher and champion of liberty who inspired America's founders (1689-1755).
P.P.S. (or is it P.S.S.?) Come back tomorrow for Fun Fact Friday #2!
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I'm the distinguished Park Host on South Jetty Beach at Bandon, Oregon, USA. I'm a firm believer in First Principles: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Your Lunch. Archives
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