Alexander Hamilton

He's been called "the indispensible founding father."

After finishing Ron Chernow's epic biography recently, I know why.

Alexander Hamilton played so many key roles in establishing our republic, it is quite literally amazing.

And, to make him more compelling, he had a very colorful personal life.

Anyway, if you don't feel up to wading thru Chernow's work, consider tuning in to local PBS channel 24 tonight (www.wmfe.org) for "The American Experience." Show starts at 9 and lasts til 11, a bit past my bedtime. But, I think Hamiltonian Hijinks are worth losing a little sleep!