April 17 - The Plan Only Worked If One Thing Happened
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April 17 - The Plan Only Worked If One Thing Happened
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April 17, 2026 — Today is National Haiku Poetry Day, so we’re keeping things simple… at least at the start.
Today we’re looking at a few moments where direction shifts in different ways.
First, an agreement in 1492 that set a voyage in motion.
Then, Virginia’s decision in 1861, part of a growing series of choices that continued to divide the country.
And finally, the Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961, where a plan depended on something that never happened.
Plus, a quick look at Benjamin Franklin, whose curiosity shaped how he approached problems.
Different moments. Different outcomes. But each one shows how direction isn’t always shaped by what’s planned—it’s often shaped by what actually happens.
Anyway… those are a few stops along the way through April 17.