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Saving work… something most of us will regret not doing… maybe

December 7, 2012 by

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I cringe somewhat for bringing this up, because I don’t want it to sound like this blog is turning into a WordPress Basics blog, but… considering concerns voiced about the preservation of content in comments from my post ”What’s the future look like for your blogged labors of love?“, I thought it might be a good idea to remind folks […]

Shaking things up on a broader scale… unraveling the myths of Native Americans in the Shenandoah Valley

October 30, 2011 by

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It’s nearly everywhere you turn when reading about Native Americans in the Valley… inconsistency and/or one of a small number of standardized, mind-numbed, tracked approaches to the subject. … and… oh yes, by the way… …just how do we know that the word “Shenandoah” really means (loosely interpreted, or not) “Daughter of the Stars”? For […]

A public information announcement… I suppose…

September 12, 2011 by

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Once in a blue moon (and no, tonight isn’t really a blue moon, but you get the point…), I like to point out what this blog is about. Generally, it focuses on a relatively small range (really!) of topics, dealing primarily with what might (to some) be considered “alternative history” of the Shenandoah Valley in […]

Post # 600!… and 2

July 28, 2011 by

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It appears I blew right past without realizing it, but, prior to posting yesterday’s post, I stood at 600 blog posts published since February 2008 (well, actually, November 2007… but there was that gap between Nov. ’07 and Feb. ’08, before things really started to get going here). This makes 602. Woot, woot!

Where do I want to go today?

July 24, 2011 by

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It’s not actually… at least not always… the physical journey, but the journey through a blog post. When I sit at the computer on many a Saturday and/or Sunday, I sometimes jump right into a post, and other times, think about where “I want to go” via the words. It’s much like looking at the […]

The best part of Gettysburg on History…

June 1, 2011 by

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Messages in blogs may be cutting edge, but not perfect

June 1, 2011 by

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An observation that is probably more apparent to those who blog than those who read… and, that’s not meant as a slight to those who aren’t bloggers… again, just an observation… While I still consider blogging a very effective tool in getting historical information and/or discussions out to a significant (and, likely, a more diverse/broad audience than that which […]

Cenantua Name Change

April 1, 2011 by

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Just more of an administrative announcement here.  Concurrent with a buyout of Cenantua’s Blog, we will begin changing the scope and of course the name of this blog. Craig Swain, who has been itching to post more on his vast collection of Mark Twain, Delta Blues, and River Boat notes, has purchased the “cenantua.wordpress.com” namespace […]

Where has the time gone? Three years of blogging!

February 19, 2011 by

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Brooks made some very kind comments about this blog today, in a post at Crossroads, and I greatly appreciate him taking the time to say what he did (thanks again, Brooks!). So, after commenting over there, on his post, I realized… holy cow! This blog is three years old! In fact, I missed the anniversary… […]

A little something for Keith’s Cosmic Civil War

February 16, 2011 by

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I was perusing the Web early this morning and came across several deleted scenes from the movie Gettysburg.  One in particular seemed to strike a chord, especially since Keith, over at Cosmic Civil War, has given some time to blog about it recently (and we exchanged Tweets about the subject over a period of a […]

“That a Nation Might Live”, from Longwood University

February 15, 2011 by

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Just got this a couple of hours ago from Longwood University and wanted to share asap: “That a Nation Might Live” is an online weekly podcast series (also available on iTunes) launched recently that traces the events of 150 years ago, reporting the week’s key developments in the run up to and during the war. […]

What “best Civil War blogs” list… is the best?

January 23, 2011 by

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I think we all like getting a nod from somebody. Bloggers take time… sometimes a great deal of time… developing blog posts. Of course, it makes us feel good to know that someone appreciates what we’re doing. It’s satisfying to write and to express ourselves, but I think, most of us seek something more… hence […]

An against the grain Southerner… I suppose.

December 29, 2010 by

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Brooks Simpson’s recent post got me thinking… For some Southerners, maybe it’s just a little too easy to dismiss a Northerner when he/she writes about the history of the Civil War era South. For these same Southerners… when confronted with another Southerner who writes not so much in harmony with the Lost Cause ideology… what […]

Welcome readers of the Page News and Courier

October 27, 2010 by

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As the last article for my newspaper column (of over thirteen years) appears in the weekly edition of the Page News and Courier today, and an open invitation to join me at my blog was included in the article… I just wanted to say a quick “hi!” to those folks as they join us… here. […]

Where’s today’s post???

October 23, 2010 by

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After four posts last weekend, some might be wondering about the lack of activity here today. Fact of the matter is… there is activity here, but it’s just not obvious. Since I wrap-up my weekly newspaper column (of 13 years and 2 months) this week, I’m working on adding informational content here. I also hinted […]

An appeal for assistance – the grave of Churchill Jones Crittenden

October 12, 2010 by

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Among other things, this month also marks 146 years since the execution of two Maryland Confederate troopers in my home county. A rare request from me, but I think a worthy effort… One of the headstones needing attention in Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, is that of Churchill Jones Crittenden. Even though a replacement headstone […]

“water of many turns”

October 9, 2010 by

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Just the other day, I made reference to the Lenape/Delaware word “Conococheague“, which means “water of many turns.” Funny, but that pretty much summarizes the way I write this blog… not to mention the fluid nature of many blogs. The content can turn, twist, and completely shift, without warning. It’s more a reflection of what […]

Why “Cenantua”?

October 6, 2010 by

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I love this time of year. It’s a chilly day, the sky is overcast… … I have a fire in the wood stove… … and a relaxing cup of cappuccino in my manly-man Mickey Mouse coffee mug (what else??!!) is close at-hand. Feels like a good time to sit down and write… just wish I […]

About Geotag blogging

October 2, 2010 by

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http://www.emich.be/en/2007/03/29/wordpress-geotagging-plugin/

Hyperlinks woven into my live, roving blog posts from last weekend

October 2, 2010 by

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For those who may be interested, I have added several hyperlinks to the live, roving blog posts (nine in all) that I created last weekend. Some of these hyperlinks might fill you in on some questions that you may (or may not) have had while reading originally. The tour begins here. Enjoy. Later today I’ll […]

Geotag test 2- Confederate section, Thornrose Cemetery

October 2, 2010 by

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Just a test of the Geotag feature, but, while I’m here… this section of land was used for burying both Union and Confederate dead who usually died while in the Confederate hospital that I just mentioned in the last post. The Union dead were later removed to the National Cemetery just to the east, and […]

This is a test… only a test… for the Geotag feature

October 2, 2010 by

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Just checking to see how the Geotag feature of WordPress works via my LG Droid. …well, I’m bummed. I was going to take photos of two buildings at VSDB in Staunton. Both predated the Civil War, and were used as part of the Confederate hospital (=>*) here. I have learned, just now, that they were […]

Мы должны таксировать блог немедленно!

August 24, 2010 by

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We have intermissions here as well… … yes, I know… what the heck is that in my header…? Well, allow me to back up a bit. My “demonstration” in this post is aligned with the sentiments expressed by Andy in his post from the other day. It’s my way of voicing an opinion against anyone […]

Gone Droid’n

July 2, 2010 by

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Yes…been a bit quiet here lately, but things will pick up again soon…. at the very least, a weekend warrior series of posts. In the meantime, I’m trying out posting short pieces like this via my Droid. Interesting possibilities with this…

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