This morning I recorded a short radio interview for Fredericksburg AM 1230 on The Naked Historian. I’ll post an audio file when it runs. This little side project has taken on a life of its own and I will be shooting a full-length “professional” episode courtesy of the movie production company that I am consulting for. That show will be shot in July right here in Fredericksburg. (Location TBD). Pre-production planning is also underway for a local TV spot showcasing colonial history in Stafford County with me as host. As I am so heavily involved in my latest book project it is nice to get away from the keyboard. Without these videos I’d never get any exercise or fresh air.

I see the video bug has bitten some other CW bloggers and I’m very glad to see this technology spreading. It’s an opportunity for people to get to know the real ‘us’ – as living and breathing people - rather than just a bunch of words on the screen. I'm looking forward to watching their contributions. Just remember fellas, I got dibs on the 'naked' thing. (Of course that still leaves The Partially-Clothed Historian available.)

PS. I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize the anniversaries of the passing of Gen. Thomas J. Jackson (May 10, 1863) and Gen. JEB Stuart (May 12, 1864) this week.