Bethany Rhoten
@nashvillebethany.bsky.social
Nurse-Scientist; Psych NP; Data Nerd; Mom; Spouse; Lover and hater of gardening, crafts, and politics. Views expressed here not reflective of those of spouse or employer. www.andrewsgracebehavioralhealth.com
Reposted by Bethany Rhoten
No matter how bad you imagine smallpox was, it was worse than that.
Ben Franklin on inoculation, after his son died from smallpox.
“In 1736, I lost one of my sons, a fine boy of four years old, by the small-pox, taken in the common way. I long regretted bitterly, and still regret that I had not given it to him by inoculation”.
“In 1736, I lost one of my sons, a fine boy of four years old, by the small-pox, taken in the common way. I long regretted bitterly, and still regret that I had not given it to him by inoculation”.
May 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
No matter how bad you imagine smallpox was, it was worse than that.
Nashville please be safe and take shelter. I do not love this weather.
December 9, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Nashville please be safe and take shelter. I do not love this weather.
It’s always a good day when you get to see the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands
October 29, 2023 at 7:11 PM
It’s always a good day when you get to see the Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands
I do love a blue sky.
October 19, 2023 at 5:17 PM
I do love a blue sky.