### May 15 On May 15, 1804, I was busy preparing for the expedition to explore the western territories of the United States, famously known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was an exciting but challenging time for me since it was a huge responsibility to plan and fund such an enormous undertaking. To ease my mind, I decided to take a break and attend a mock battle reenactment in Philadelphia. As a war veteran, I couldn't resist the temptation of witnessing a good old-fashioned pretend fight. However, much to my surprise, things didn't go as planned. I was watching intensely at the mock battle when suddenly one of the cannons misfired, causing a loud explosion. The next thing I knew, my hat flew off, and I fell to the ground. To make matters worse, I had landed on my backside in a muddy puddle. Of course, the entire audience burst into laughter! I couldn't help but chuckle at my own misfortune. It was quite a show, and I ended up being the entertainment for the night. I got up, dusted myself off, and took a bow with a smile on my face. Despite the embarrassment, it was a fun and memorable experience that I still recall with a twinge of humor. Fun fact: Did you know that I invented a type of crane when I was only 14 years old? It was a device that could lift heavy objects, and it brought me recognition in my hometown of Charlestown, Nevis.