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"Old Style" Calendar

candacekay wrote 1 day ago: Until 1752, Britain and her colonies were still using the Julian calendar. Under this system, March … more →

Tags: 18th Century, George Washington, Calendar, Old Style, georgian, isaacson, julian calendar

"There Are THREE Faithful Friends..."2 comments

youjivinmeturkey wrote 1 day ago: “…An Old Wife… An Old Dog… And Ready Money.” –BENJAMIN FRANKLIN … more →

Tags: Life, Quote'tithth, Quotes, Images, 1700s, Quote

The bizarre hagiography of the Founding Fathers

severalfourmany wrote 1 day ago: All too often we hear about the need to recover the “intention” of the Founding Fathers as if it was … more →

Tags: Politics, US History, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, James Madison, John Adams, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson

Quote of the Day

Yahooey wrote 2 days ago: “Would you persuade, speak of Interest, not of Reason.” — Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard … more →

Tags: Quotes, Poor Richard's Almanack, pursuasion

Benjamin Franklin on Religion Part 15 comments

traditionalfoodadventure wrote 2 days ago: As promised in my previous post here is an excerpt from Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography. Spe … more →

Tags: everyday life, Patriotism and History, Christianity, Religion

Getting What You Want In Life according to Benjamin Franklin

diplosor wrote 2 days ago: Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, but he also was an inventor, … more →

Tags: Training, Quotations, Personal

Confessions of a recently self-proclaimed American history nerd, Washington, D.C. edition

sarahplowman wrote 2 days ago: Of all the things to geek out about in Washington D.C., I may have found the nerdiest.  (And by the … more →

Tags: History, Biography, U.S. Capitol, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, nerd

"Without Justice, Courage Is Weak." --BENJAMIN FRANKLIN2 comments

youjivinmeturkey wrote 2 days ago: (1706-1790) … more →

Tags: Life, Quote'tithth, It's In The Photograph, Quotes, Images, 1700s, Courage, Justice

Benjamin Franklin and Taxes

judithannpowell wrote 3 days ago: I watched something today that leads me to believe that Benjamin Franklin felt taxing income was wro … more →

Tags: History, taxes, taxes

A Deliberate Life3 comments

traditionalfoodadventure wrote 3 days ago: The past six weeks or so I have been doing a lot of self examination. Externally and internally. Som … more →

Tags: everyday life, Healthy Living and Life, evaluating life, Life Discipline, Moral Habits, Structuring life

'Kernel Of An Idea' or 'Wisdom of the American Indian'

Inventor wrote 3 days ago: I am the inventor of Jiffy Pop popcorn. The true inventor of Jiffy Pop popcorn. Jiffy Pop consists o … more →

Tags: Inventions, Dean Levinson, Food Industry, kitchen appliances, Academic Theories, Theories of History, Inventors, American History, American Indian

High on life... or bat shit crazy? 6 comments

Finally... Wendy Wanders wrote 3 days ago: Wednesday’s Words of Wisdom … “Either write something worth reading or do somethin … more →

Tags: Things I wonder about, Wednesday's Words of Wisdom, writing, Travel, Journey, Humor, Thoughts, musings, Inspiration

Better than I Expected

jonilovesbruce wrote 3 days ago: Since 1732, when Benjamin Franklin first published Poor Richard’s Almanac, America has gradual … more →

Tags: film, What's On, Review, Cameron Diaz, Hanna Flint, UK Entertainment News, UK entertainment, Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez

Quote

literarykicks4authors wrote 4 days ago: Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.   Benjamin Franklin … more →

Tags: Literature, writing, Quote, Experiences, Reading

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone to Where the Magic Happens

The Empowering Love Project wrote 4 days ago: “One doesn’t discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long … more →

Tags: empowerment, Empowerment, Choices, Comfort Zone, Henry Ford

We Ben-Jammin'1 comment

Cheezburger Network wrote 4 days ago: Ben used to jam with a group called Parliament, but he left to sign to an independent label and no-o … more →

Tags: voting page, Drums, jammin'

Benjamin Franklins Two Cents

William wrote 4 days ago: I do not assume to know the mind of the great thinkers of this countries past. I only take what less … more →

Tags: Politics, Social, Gay, Gay Rights, Politics 2, Congress, Government, vote, Voting

Time IS Money, Isn't It?

John Smith wrote 4 days ago: “Time is Money.” Benjamin Franklin Well,  yes … yes, it is … maybe. This quo … more →

Tags: leadership, Learning, workplace behavior, Relationships, Behavior, Creation, Effectiveness, informal learning, Reflection

Every Age Up to 84

What People Are Saying wrote 4 days ago: “How old was Benjamin Franklin?” … more →

Tags: Overheard, Humor, Quotes, Age


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