Poor William's Almanack, July 11, 2008, Hot Cross Buns

Ben Franklin's bifocals Friday, July 11, 2008

Sixth President John Quicy Adams
[1767 - John Quincy Adams, 6th U.S. President, born in Braintree, Massachusetts]

[1804 - Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr meet in Weehawken, New Jersey to have a duel]

E.B. White on his farm
[1899 - E.B. (Elwyn Brooks) White, author, born in Mount Vernon, New York]

Actor Yul Brynner as the King of Siam

[1920 - Yul Brynner, Academy & Tony Award-winning actor, born in Vladivostok, Russia]

All Pro Ernie Holmes
[1948 - Earnest Lee 'Ernie' Holmes, Steel curtain defensive tackle, born in Jamestown, Texas]

Hot Cross Buns

red cross on cloud cross on red banner

Hot cross funds!
Holy Cross funds!
One a million, two a million,
Government funds!

Uncle Sam handing out your tax money to the church

Hot cross funds!
Holy Cross funds!
If you would proselytize,
Give them to your chums!
top church financial treasurer

William's Whimsical Words:

No heathens need apply.

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