When the beard comes off

I&rsquo;ve had a beard for as long as I&rsquo;ve been able to grow one. A few years before I could grow a decent one, and a few years and counting after it began to betray my age. It&rsquo;s very much part of my identity. Post, a few days tardy, for the July 2026 IndieWeb Carnival hosted by Joe Crawford . My dad had a beard until my late teenage years. He was also a volunteer fireman. Late in that…