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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Freedom For Iran Demonstration In Washington, DC On January 17, 2026
Dorood. I attended the Freedom For Iran Demonstration in Washington, DC earlier today. The matter in the Iranian nation is absolutely dire. Murders are likely in the five digits now. The mullahs cannot be trusted with halting executions. There must be regime change just as there has already been a need for regime change. This is now my third decade being present at and blogging about Iran demonstrations and rallies (2000s, 2010s and 2020s). This must be the year. Iranians support the United States Of America launching specific strikes against clerical regime members and facilities. This particular demonstration began at the White House and ended up at the Washington Monument.
I will be attending the Freedom For Iran Demonstration at Washington Square Park in New York City, NY tomorrow, January 18, 2026 as well. I hope that you can be present.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Demonstrations Supporting Iranian Protesters In DC And NYC This Weekend, January 17 And 18, 2026
Dorood. If you wish to support the protesters in Iran, there will be two demonstrations taking place in Washington, DC and New York City, NY this weekend, January 17 and January 18, 2026. There are a number of groups planning different events so there may be some confusion with the promotional material that you encounter online. I will be attending these two ...
January 17, 2026: White House (North Side) In Washington, DC 02:00 PM
January 18, 2026: Washington Square Park In New York City, NY 01:00 PM
I hope that many of you can attend. Mamnoon.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Regime In Iran Proposes A Monthly Stimulus Check In An Effort To Quell Protests
The Iran Freedom Movement continues. The regime, in an effort to quell the protests, has proposed a monthly stimulus check. The amount of each check ... seven dollars ($7.00). Seriously.
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Monday, January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026: American Citizens Are Told To Evacuate Iran NOW
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IN REFERENCE TO IRAN: American citizens are told to evacuate Iran NOW (I am not sure why they are there at all). The accessible land borders are Armenia, Turkey and Turkmenistan. Azerbaijan is not a viable choice at present. American-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports due to likely detention and interrogation of U.S. nationals by regime members. The Switzerland Embassy's Foreign Interests Section in Tehran can be a last resort. Specifics are in the attached link. NOTE: Changes can happen by the minute. The webpage is listed as January 13, 2026 because it is already the 13th in Iran.
The website with full information:
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
20260107: A Call For Chants And Slogans In Support Of The Protesters In Iran This Thursday And Friday
Dorood! Dorood Bar Shoma! Chetori? Namme man hast Michael.
Hello, everyone. This is Michael. It is January 07, 2026. RPII - Reza Pahlavi The Second has called for everyone, on the streets or within their homes, to provide chants and slogans at 08:00 PM this Thursday and Friday, January 08 and 09. This is an important step in supporting the Iranians on the streets and also aiding in the impeding doom of the mullah regime. As some of you know (on various social media and blog websites), I have supported the Iranian protesters ever since the Green Movement days. Remember that? In 2009, I took an interest in, what would be, the disputed election and the subsequent demonstrations and brutal crackdown by the regime. In that era, I used to spend spent hours a week if not hours a day reading and researching and learning about the reality on the ground in Iran. Every September from 2009 to 2013, I attended the Freedom For Iran demonstrations near the United Nations building in New York. I stopped in 2013 because, at that point, they were mujahedin parties. Those of you who were present back then ... you know exactly what I am talking about. Since that time, I continued to follow what was happening in Iran. Right now, this is as close as it has ever gotten to the fall of the ayatoilet and the mullahs. Azadi Baraye Iran. Mag Bar Dictator. Mamnoon. Sepas. I hope to see all of you on January 08 and January 09 either on the streets or in your home. Thank you, everyone. Goodbye.
Video:
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Monday, January 5, 2026
2026 Twelfth Night Celebration With A 1700s Wassail Drink Recipe Vegan And Organic
It is January 05, 2026. This evening, I am celebrating Twelfth Night. Have you heard the song "The Twelve Days Of Christmas"? This is the Twelfth Day. In honor of the occasion, I have brewed a traditional 1700s-style wassail drink. The ingredients include water, cane sugar, cranberries, blueberries, apples, orange, nutmeg, clove, ginger, cinnamon and cinnamon sticks. This drink is vegan and organic.
First, I boiled the water, sugar and cranberries as if I were to make cranberry sauce. I did just that and then added water to the top of the pot creating cranberry juice. I then transferred that juice to a pot containing the remaining ingredients.
As it was boiling, the aroma was magnificent. The stairwell nearby smelled like an all-natural air freshener. The taste is just as wonderful.
I thank all of you for watching, and I wish you a very Happy Twelfth Night.
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
GrossMos! Flying Dino By MGA Entertainment, Inc. Toy Review On January 04, 2026
It is January 04, 2026, and I have a toy review for you. I purchased a GrossMos! Flying Dino by MGA Entertainment, Inc. toward the end of last year. It is wild and crazy and spontaneous to an extent.
*The battery cover must be removed via the small screw
*The toy requires three AAA batteries
*There are three dinos in the series in blind box fashion
*The instructions will mention the taping and the timing
*The dino will fly out quickly and in a haphazard manner so much space is needed
*It will fly for a long time ... longer than I had anticipated
*The toy cost $9.99 plus tax
My verdict: It is very cool. I mentioned that it was very good in the video. Now that I have had time to think, I give it a review of excellent. It does what it advertises itself to do with a surprising amount of in-air time. I thought that it would be merely up and down similar to a parachute soldier.
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The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://youtu.be/u82LiQtghMk
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
A Twelfth Night Celebration At Hancock House In Hancock's Bridge, NJ On January 03, 2026
Hancock House in Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey hosted its annual "A Twelfth Night Celebration" late this past afternoon into this evening. This 1700s celebration is part of "The Twelve Days Of Christmas" that will be familiar to most of you. Some of you will recall my visit to Hancock House for last year's Twelfth Night event (Link: https://michael-the-researcher.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-twelfth-night-celebration-at-hancock.html ).
Hancock House was built in 1734 and was the site of the bayonet killing of multiple people by British troops called "Queen’s Rangers" on March 21, 1778. I will trek back to the house on March 21, 2028 for the semiquincentennial of this Revolutionary War massacre.
As for tonight, one theme was the burning of tea to protest the controversial tax. Music was performed by "Forbes Road Frolic". The recorded songs are "The Ash Grove", "Nottingham Ale" and "O, Good Ale". I listened to a mix of songs on the way to the event, and one of those songs was "Nottingham Ale". I mentioned that to the band. A little girl and a little boy liked the outfit that I wore.
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Friday, January 2, 2026
Historical Outings And Other Events For 2026
Another year of events and outings. 2026 will be a big one - the 250th anniversary of the Declaration Of Independence along with other semiquincentennial events pertaining to the Revolutionary War. Various topics and themes including several areas of collecting are represented as well. This list will be routinely updated as the year progresses.
January
03 Train Show in Deptford, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2708448122822951/2708448226156274
03 A 1700s Twelfth Night Celebration in Hancock's Bridge, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/832539156324801
04 $1 Admission Art Museum in Philadelphia, PA. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1986840405124495/?event_time_id=1986840448457824
05 Twelfth Night Observance (My Event)
08 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
09 Fire And Frost Fun in Lahaska, PA. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2152023408942286/2152023412275619
10 1700s Twelfth Night Party in Wayne, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1601226377520117
11 Coin Show in Burlington, NJ. Info: https://www.burlingtoncoinshow.com
15 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
17 Stamp Show in Burlington, NJ. Info: https://dutchcountryauctions.com/calendar/category/stamp-shows/list
17 Freedom For Iran Demonstration - White House (North Side) in Washington, DC 02:00 PM
18 Freedom For Iran Demonstration - Washington Square Park in New York City, NY 01:00 PM
18 Train Show in Deptford, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2708448122822951/2708448226156274
22 Hot Sauce Day
30 Motorcycle Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2327651267750234
31 Fire And Ice Festival in Mount Holly, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1901914680412879
February
08 Coin Show in Burlington, NJ. Info: https://www.burlingtoncoinshow.com
12 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
14 Crafts And Collectibles Show in Cape May, NJ. Info: https://capemaymac.org/crafts-and-collectibles
19 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
26 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
March
07 Maple Sugar Festival in Chatham Township, NJ. Info: https://www.morrisparks.net/events/maple-sugar-festival
12 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
19 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
20 Train Show in Valley Forge, PA. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2139633723129685
26 Sky-Viewing Event (with a 20-Inch Telescope) in Piscataway, NJ. Info: https://observatory.rutgers.edu
April
11 Great War (World War I) Living History Weekend in Pennsville, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/887185643830077
12 Great War (World War I) Living History Weekend in Pennsville, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/887185643830077
18 Renaissance Faire in Galloway, NJ. Info: https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events
19 Renaissance Faire in Galloway, NJ. Info: https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events
May
02 Colonial Mayfair in Pottstown, PA. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1872353196986119
08 220th Anniversary Of The Death Of Robert Morris in Philadelphia, PA (My Event)
18 AdventureFest in Galloway, NJ. Info: https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events
17 AdventureFest in Galloway, NJ. Info: https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events
30 Gem, Jewelry, Mineral And Fossil Show in Cherry Hill, NJ. Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/825394376667359
June
05 World War II Weekend in Reading, PA. Info: https://maam.org/wwii
06 World War II Weekend in Reading, PA. Info: https://maam.org/wwii
07 World War II Weekend in Reading, PA. Info: https://maam.org/wwii
11 250th Anniversary Of The Start Of The Drafting Of The Declaration Of Independence. Info: https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/declarationhouse.htm
14 Coin Show in Burlington, NJ. Info: https://www.burlingtoncoinshow.com
28 250th Anniversary Of The Presentation Of The Declaration Of Independence To Congress. Info: https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/declarationhouse.htm
29 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Battle Of Turtle Gut Inlet in Wildwood Crest, NJ (Dune Drive/Seaview Avenue). Info: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=278766 & https://cresthistory.org/battle-of-turtle-gut & https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=250401
July
02 250th Anniversary Of The Colonies Severing Ties With Great Britain.
04 250th Anniversary Of The Approval Of The Declaration Of Independence.
19 250th Anniversary Of The Resolution Of The Declaration Of Independence.
August
27 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Battle Of Brooklyn in Long Island, NY. Info: http://www.nyfreedom.com/BattlePass.htm & https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/mount-holly
September
15 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Landing At Kip's Bay in Manhattan, NY. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_at_Kip's_Bay
October
03 Oktoberfest in Galloway, NJ. Info: https://www.historicsmithville.com/smithville-events
31 Halloween
November
21 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Retreat From Fort Lee To New Bridge Landing Reenactment in Fort Lee, NJ. Info: https://www.brigade.org/schedule
December
05 Dickens Festival in Medford, NJ. Info: https://mainstreetmedford.com
22 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Battle Of Petticoat Bridge in Burlington County, NJ. Info: https://www.battlefields.org/visit/battlefields/petticoat-bridge & https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/mount-holly & https://revolutionarywarnewjersey.com/new_jersey_revolutionary_war_sites/towns/springfield_nj_burlington_county_revolutionary_war_sites.htm#springfieldburlington-petticoatbridge
23 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Battle Of Iron Works Hill in Mount Holly, NJ. Info: https://revolutionarywarnewjersey.com/new_jersey_revolutionary_war_sites/towns/mount_holly_nj_revolutionary_war_sites.htm
25 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Washington's Crossing in Titusville, NJ. Info: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org
26 250th Anniversary: Revolutionary War Battle Of Trenton in Trenton, NJ. Info: https://patriotsweek.com
27-31 Patriots Week in Trenton, NJ. Info: https://patriotsweek.com
Thursday, January 1, 2026
The 250th Anniversary Of The Revolutionary War's Burning Of Norfolk, Virginia On January 01, 2026
Hello everyone. This is Michael. It is January 01, 2026. The Revolutionary War Semiquincentennial continues. The Burning Of Norfolk, Virginia took place, on this day, 250 years ago.
In this video, I am going to discuss the pertinent facts:
The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://youtu.be/U7LzAmPChbE
The Burning Of Norfolk occurred on January 01, 1776 in Norfolk, Virginia.
The British opened fire on the city.
Loyalist properties were targeted proving that both sides engaged in the destruction.
The additional destruction of the city by the Patriots was to deprive the British of supplies.
In the end, the Patriots caused more damage than the British.
A side of St. Paul's Episcopal Church was hit with a cannonball.
The cannonball remained embedded in the church until the 1830s.
The cannonball was supposedly rediscovered on the premises and re-embedded in the church's wall in the 1840s.
This video is similar to the Bicentennial Minute clips that some of you may have seen in the 1970s. From The Bicentennial to The Semiquincentennial, I thank all of you for watching and continuing to observe the 250th anniversary of The American Revolution.
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