Category: People

Alexander Hamilton, born January 11, ~1755

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[su_row][su_column size=”2/5″][/su_column] [su_column size=”3/5″] Born on the island of Nevis, British West Indies on January 11, 1755 or 1757 (the exact date is unknown). Died July 12, 1804, New York, New York, U.S. Parents: Rachel Fawcett Lavien, (of British and French Huguenot descent,) and James Hamilton, a Scottish trader. New York delegate to the Constitutional Convention (1787) Major author of the Federalist papers First secretary of the treasury of the United States (1789–95) He was the foremost champion of a strong central government for the new United States. He was killed in a duel with Aaron …

Reverse Trick-or-Treat

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Today, November 1st – the day AFTER Halloween, a thought occurred to me on how to be a better neighbor – using Halloween as a tool… “Reverse Trick-or-Treat.” Since many people are use to having random people knock on their door on Halloween afternoon/evening/night, why not go knocking on doors to GIVE candy or treats to your neighbors, along with a note about yourself, and your contact information. Many people either don’t make the time to get to know their neighbors, or maybe the neighbors just aren’t social… …

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