by James A. Bacon

I’ve been publishing Bacon’s Rebellion since 2002 (with one short interlude). My goal has been to create a platform for quality conservative journalism and commentary on Virginia-specific issues that allowed for civil dialogue and contradicting views. It’s been a good run. The blog has been a huge part of my life, and I have made many wonderful friends both in person and through correspondence. For entirely personal reasons, I have decided it is time to step aside. It’s not a decision I make lightly, but it is one that I must make.

I want to thank the many people who supported me along the way — readers, donors, and collaborators. Your encouragement is what kept me going these many years.

The blog isn’t going away (not yet anyway). Just me. I will continue to maintain Bacon’s Rebellion as long as there is interest in it. You’ll still be able to read Steve Haner, Dick Hall-Sizemore and regular outside contributors.

But I will say this: If anyone is interested in acquiring and investing in the blog with the aim of nurturing the spark of independent reporting and commentary on state and local issues in the great commonwealth of Virginia, please contact me at [email protected].

To borrow the great Douglas Adams line that conveys parting in a spirit of gratitude and a light heart, let my final words be, “So long, and thanks for all the fish.”