I guess in one of my two posts from yesterday, I should have mentioned this, but…
As of yesterday, Cenantua’s Blog has been running for five years (at least consistently. I don’t count my first entry from November 2007, since the blog didn’t really gain traction until three months later). It’s been an interesting ride, and quite frankly, one that has included evolving thoughts on blogging, as a matter of information distribution, information structuring, and social interaction. At such a benchmark, some folks might ask… “where’s it going from here?” Honestly… I rather like the unpredictability of it, and really don’t like hemming-in my writings. Much like a previous publisher once told me (“no book before it’s time”), I have the same philosophy on blog posts. When a thought strikes me, I’ll write about it.
If there is one thing you can count on, it’s that the Shenandoah Valley will be at the center, and, you can be pretty sure that posts on Southern Unionism will continue. In between, continue expecting the occasional offshoots, in other directions.
Thanks to all those who follow the blog!
Craig Swain
February 18, 2013
Congratulations! Hard to believe it has been five years since the start. I think it is no small coincidence that early on I came into contact with Cenantua. I’ve learned a lot here, seeing one of the best approaches to blogging in the Civil War topic area. On to the next five years!
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Craig! I’ve enjoyed running parallel to your work as well!
Richard
February 18, 2013
Congratulations! Keep up the good work
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Richard!
Richard Williams
February 18, 2013
Congratulations Robert. Your posts always manage to get me thinking.
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Richard! That’s exactly what I hope for in posts!
D.JEFFREY BROWN
February 18, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS! I was late to the party(found you 4 years ago) but I have read your blogs over and over so many times it feels like 10 years. I know i always say your the best researcher ive have ever seen, and coming from little ole me that isnt saying much, but ill have you know that last march when you replied to the answer of the question on the wmd facebook page about the suter bros of hagerstown,MD being pressed into service after DR.THOMAS G.CLEMENS, hcc history professor and author of two volume ezra carman books and one of the foremost historians on the maryland campaign answered it and differed from you, boy did you let him have it. That was a lesson in how you answer a question. I was with dr.clemens the next day, he was speaking at the march 2012 hcc seminar , and when I asked him about your reply to his answer ,he said and I quote ‘THAT GUY IS ONE HECK OF A RESEARCHER” So there you have it, its not just me saying that,when DR. CLEMENS says that , YOU ARE ,…ONE HECK OF A RESEARCHER and I would like to add, a heck of a writer/blogger too. P.s. did you notice my good friend TIM SNYDER( civil war/canal fame) also backed you up on the suter issue.
D.JEFFREY BROWN
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thank you very much, Mr. Brown! I especially appreciate the remarks about my research efforts (and those remarks made by Dr. Clemens)! I don’t know if I saw Tim’s remarks about the Suter issue, but then, I might have after all. Did Tim remark on the WHILBR Facebook page?
Harry Smeltzer
February 18, 2013
Congratulations, Robert. Train keeps a rollin’!
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Harry!
Bummer
February 18, 2013
Thanks for all the hard work, your blog is one of the four that got the “old guy” rolling. Great research and tales from the light side. Good Luck!
Bummer
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Bummer!
Ron Baumgarten
February 18, 2013
Congrats, and keep up the excellent blogging! Your blog has been a must-read of mine ever since I entered the Civil War blogosphere, and I always look forward to your thought-provoking posts!
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Ron! Enjoy your posts as well. Definitely fill in some gaps on my knowledge of your area of NoVa!
Richard
February 18, 2013
Congratulations and thank you for giving voice to men who deserve to be remembered.
Robert Moore
February 18, 2013
Thanks, Richard! I need to cover a few claims from your neck of the woods also!
Jim Schmidt
February 19, 2013
Congratulations, Robert! You’ve helped me look at the war in a way I never had before, especially in terms of Unionists and in the magic that happens when you start “pulling threads” on a question of interest. You are a great example for all of us!
Robert Moore
February 19, 2013
Thanks so much, Jim! I truly appreciate the kind words.