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So, let's talk about 1976. At the time, I was in a "special needs" program at a school way bigger than the 2 room village schoolhouse I had been attending. The teachers at the new school encouraged all the students to write essays about the #AmericanRevolution -- the prize being a trip to Philadelphia to participate in the #Bicentennial. I managed to win the contest with a very graphic essay about #GeorgeWashington's troops in #ValleyForge (mentioning the possibility of #cannibalism -- one of my obsessions at the time, along with Zombies). Anyhow, in order to participate in the parade, we had to dress in period clothes. I *insisted* on having a boy-man's uniform (which I made in a very public interview with the local press), and I got my way! And marched with the boys/men, with the fife and drum squad and flag bearers (I played the flute). Unfortunately, I was there by myself, with no family to take photos of me. But here's a photo of the group I was part of. And bonus... I got to spend the night at Valley Forge, telling my tales of Revolutionary cannibalism!

#AmericanRevolution #Reenactment #GenderFluidity #GenderFluid #BornThisWay #ActuallyAutistic #HistoryGeek #ZombieGeek

Day 6 of 7

My wife and I had the brief opportunity to check out Valley Forge back in February, and the sunset that evening did not disappoint.

#Photography #ValleyForge #Sunset #WinterPhotography #FediPhoto

https://pixelfed.social/p/twop0intfive/945493450839348059

February was a rough month for #cycling around these parts, so yesterday was the first day I was able to get out. Here are some nice highlights from the #SchuylkillRiverTrail near #valleyforge

#RoadBike #RoadBikes #WinterCycling

https://youtu.be/GryPVrUeuqk

"YOU WILL TEACH ME ENGLISH PROFANITY. I WILL TEACH YOU TO FIGHT."

https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1532835/you-will-teach-me-english-profanity-i-will-teach-you-to-fight