Ah, Poor Henry Misses Me at Herald Watch

There was a time when Henry and I were allies, back in the heyday of Herald Watch, when we were both combatting Oscar Corral and his abetters at The Miami Herald at the height of the controversy about the Moonlighters story. He obviously misses those days. They were memorable days, and I have always acknowledged Henry's leading role in securing justice for the wronged Cuban journalists and hastening the departure of Jesús Díaz and Tom Fiedler from The Herald. I believe I said it was the greatest public service ever performed by a Cuban-American blogger. [Where did he go wrong?]

Henry remembers those heady days fondly, too, because yesterday he thanked me on Herald Watch for an "Anonymous" comment I did not make. His exact words: "Thank you for your comment anonymous, err I mean Manuel." Yes, you "err," Henry. I don't make anonymous comments. I value my thoughts and my prose style too much to leave them orphans in the world. I have never — not even once — left an anonymous comment on any blog. Is that understood, Cuban Patriot? Or should I repeat it again?

Now, I will admit that a really good writer who sometimes styles himself "Anonymous" and at other times "asombra" has landed at Herald Watch and that his opinions and (more remarkably) his prose style greatly resemble mine. So, at least, I understand why Henry was fooled. But it is not me. However, if it gladdens Henry's heart to think so and helps him relive old memories, he is free to continue cherishing that illusion. The association, even though incorrect, does not embarrass me.