The 50th Anniversary Of My First Haircut 1975 2025

Hello everyone.  I present, to you, some personal history.  I celebrated a milestone yesterday.  August 17, 2025 was the fiftieth anniversary of my first haircut.  Fifty years ago, August 17, 1975, was the date.  My paternal grandfather was the barber.  I actually have samples from that day.  It was a tradition, back then, for the first haircut to be saved.  There were two pieces separated.  I am assuming the family wanted the curls cut first and then the bulk of it second.  You can see that my hair was quite blonde.  Included with the hair was a note in German written by my mother: "Michael's erster Haarschnitt ende August 1975".  Translation: "Michael's first haircut end of August 1975".  Five decades ago.

Very, very special - in honor of this half century commemoration, I cut a sample of my present hair.  Hair from 1975.  Hair from 2025.  I hope to see you on August 17, 2075 for the 100th anniversary of my first haircut.

Video: 

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The 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Concord With First Hand Accounts Of The Skirmish

The Revolutionary War Semiquincentennial continues.  The 250th Anniversary of The Battle Of Concord took place on April 19, 1775.  This blog entry includes first hand accounts from people who were there to witness the Battle Of Concord.   These accounts were taken from The London Magazine: Or, Gentlemen's Monthly Intelligencer from June of 1775.  It would have been sold in July of 1775.

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The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://youtu.be/knNbpHhaaJY

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Thank you for observing the 250th anniversary of The American Revolution.

Visiting The Lexington Battle Green For The 250th Anniversary Of The Start Of The Revolutionary War

April 19, 2025 was the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution.  The first shot igniting the Revolutionary War was fired in Lexington, Massachusetts on April 19, 1775.  I attended the commemoration of the event at the Lexington Battle Green aka Lexington Common in Massachusetts, the exact location of that first shot, two days ago. The observance was a big success.  A large crowd attended.  Being from New Jersey, I wondered if I was going to be the only person from outside of Massachusetts.  I spoke with a couple of people from Louisiana.  I had a great conversation with the two of them.  Someone else there claimed that he was at the Lexington commemoration fifty years ago for the 200th anniversary which is incredible.  The commute to was five hours.  I stayed for three hours.  The commute from was six hours.  The drive home was an hour longer because I took Route 95 South.  Longer yet easier because it was one highway instead of taking several.  I use pieces of paper for directions.  I am from the old days.

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The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://youtu.be/xX98Sf2NV5o

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The Revolutionary War began on this very land:

The original site of The Old Belfry that rang out the alarm informing the town of the British troops:

The American Flag here is flown 24 hours a day ... one of the few Flags in the nation with that distinction (eight total):

The Center Of Military History attended:

The visitor center where I indeed signed in:

Across the street at Buckman Tavern where the Lexington Militia met on that significant day:

Monument for Prince Estabrook, the first Black soldier to fight in the War:

Souvenirs that I acquired ...

The Revolutionary War Semiquincentennial 2025 To 2033 BEGINS NOW.

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Tomorrow, April 19, 2025, Is The 250th Anniversary Of The Beginning Of The American Revolution

Hello everybody.  Tomorrow, April 19, 2025, is the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution.  The first shot was fired in Lexington, Massachusetts on April 19, 1775.  I will be traveling to the Lexington Battle Green aka Lexington Common to observe this significant moment in Revolutionary War history.  I hope to capture some extraordinary footage.  If any of you are close by, visiting and commemorating the event will be truly rewarding for you.

Train Show In Magnolia, NJ On April 12, 2025

The Magnolia Train Show hosted by the Strasburg Model Railroad Club Of New Jersey took place at the Donald E. Wilson Community Center yesterday, April 12, 2025.  The parking lot was packed.  It was a very successful event.  This blog entry shows some of the operating track layouts and my purchases at the event.

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Some NJ Transit bus banks that fit in well with this scene:

Action shot:

It comes:

It goes:

My purchases at the event [The boxed train car has a price tag from Korvettes.  The Spirit Of '76 car is on time for next year's 250th anniversary (perfect for my current reenacting).]:

Video: 

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1775: Two Crisis Works Burnt At The Royal Exchange Gate

Filmed last night ...

It is March 07, 2025.  The Revolutionary War Semiquincentennial continues.  On this day, 250 years ago, works by Paine and Becket were publicly burnt.  The Gentlemen's Magazine For March, 1775 has all of the details.  The British monarchy was obviously very alarmed at these writings reaching the public.  War would commence a mere six weeks later.

My recitation video: 

The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://youtu.be/8TJ3Z8_I7hg

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1775: American Flaxseed And The Pending Annihilation Of The Linen Industry

It is March 07, 2025.  The American Revolution Semiquincentennial continues.  The topic of discussion for this video: flaxseed.  Flaxseed is necessary for omega 3, dietary fiber, protein and the manufacture of linen.  In the days preceding the Revolutionary War, the subject of flax-seed was of great concern.   Industry was affected by the pending conflict.  I hold in my hands a publication, The Gentlemen's Magazine For March, 1775.  This particular issue was released to the public in early April 1775.  This week, 250 years ago, on March 03, 1775, a petition was presented.

This video will discuss the matter: 

The url in case the video does not embed properly: https://youtu.be/Ji0Ky7u1xBE

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