If Benjamin Franklin Were' The Bachelor'



It's time to let you in on a little secret.

I have a mad crush on Benjamin Franklin.

It started when I was in my early 20's.

I became infatuated with his quest for knowledge, his industrious spirit, and his frugal ways.

I love his quotes.

I read any book I can find about him.

BFF?  Ben Franklin Forever.

WWBD?  What Would Ben Do?

I have his picture on my bulletin board at home next to his

Thirteen Virtues

Temperance - Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.

Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself, avoid trifling conversation (I'm so glad he didn't say 'avoid drivel')

Order - Let all your things have their places; let each part of your business have it's time.

Resolution - Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.

Frugality - Make no expense but to do good to others or yourself; waste nothing.

Industry - Lose no time, be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.

Sincerity - Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and if you speak, speak accordingly.

Justice - Wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the benefits that are your duty.

Moderation - Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries so much as you think they deserve.

Cleanliness - Tolerate no uncleanness in body, clothes, or habitation.

Tranquility - Be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents common or unavoidable.

Chastity - Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's reputation.

Humility - Imitate Jesus and Socrates.

Benny makes me swoon.

If Benjamin Franklin were The Bachelor I'm quite sure I'd get the first impression rose.

I wouldn't be on a group date, I'd be getting the individual ones.

I'd be an early favorite.

I imagine that our dates would involve experiments and inventions instead of hot tubs and wineries.

I would so hold that kite string.

He'd be attracted to my modest dress that I'd made out of flour sacks to accentuate my ample figure.

He'd think me a 'stout and sturdy' woman capable of multiple births.

I mean - my hips just scream that.

My propensity to industry and frugality would win his heart right over.

Oh, I'd get that Final Rose.

And we'd last - not like Jake and Vienna, or 99% of the matches made on The Bachelor.

He'd be a doting husband, and I a doting wife.

I'd bring his supper in to his office whilst he worked late in the night inventing bifocals and stoves.

Oh well - a girl can dream.