As much as it pains me to admit, this happens more than it should.
I like to think of myself as somewhat computer savy.
I know my way around the internet.
Apparently, I still have some things to learn.
A big, glaring example is this whole google reader going away.
I thought I knew what the reader was.
All these blog posts about getting this so you will still see your favorite blog updates.
So, I went and got bloglovin, thinking I am going to lose my updates.
I never even used google reader.
Hell, I thought they meant my blog list on my dashboard.
There is a difference between the dashboard and the reader?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
The reader was supposed to go away on July 1 and I was baffled that the blogs were still appearing in my reader.
Or, what I KNEW was my reader.
So, I investigated and found out the reader is something completely different.
Why did I even get bloglovin?
I don't know.
And come to find out, it is not even sending me everything.
I thought it was and thought it was odd that this person or that person hadn't posted AGAIN.
Once again, I looked into that and found out those blogs had lots of posts I hadn't even seen.
Oh, the stupidity!
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Ten Things Tuesday- The Independence Day Edition
There's that old joke: What country has the 4th of July?
Answer: They all do.
True.
But, you never see Happy Independence Day anymore.
It's always Happy 4th of July.
I am bringing Independence Day back.
Calling days of significance by nothing more than a date is a pet peeve of mine.
This week's Ten Things Tuesday is what Independence Day is all about.
1. Declaration of Independence
It was signed by the 2nd Continental Congress July 4, 1776. That's why we celebrate that date.
The link above goes to the original document.
2. Fireworks
Lots of cities set them off. Some states they are illegal to shoot off, but people do it anyway. In Iowa, most fireworks are illegal. Sparklers are fine and lots of people give them to little kids to play with. I really don't see how that is safe. But, if you have $10,000 to get a permit, it can be legal.
3. The movie
It stars Will Smith and everyone's favorite actor in glasses. Yes, I am talking about Jeff Goldbloom. They show it every year at this time. Sometimes over and over and on several channels.
4. Knee high by the 4th of July
It's a saying, in case you have never heard it. It's about corn and it is good to have your corn plants knee high by now. It means a good year.
5. Ka-ching!
It's the day off with pay. If you are lucky.
It's the paid 1 to 2-1/2 times for working that day. If you're lucky.
6. The day you hope nothing breaks down.
Cause no one will come to fix it. No one will answer the phone.
No A/C? Suck it up, buttercup!
7. The flag
It's a day when the not so patriotic become very patriotic. Break out the flag napkins and flag tiki torches.
Make a flag cake and eat a red, white, and blue cupcake.
8. Camping
Lots of people camp over the holiday. The campgrounds are usually packed.
9. Grilling!
Oh how I love to grill. Any excuse is a good excuse to grill. I will grill anything. Bread dough, zucchini, beer can chicken. It's all good!
10. Cops
They love this time of year. Catch some drunk drivers, maybe confiscate some boom booms or give fines to those who shoot them off.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Answer: They all do.
True.
But, you never see Happy Independence Day anymore.
It's always Happy 4th of July.
I am bringing Independence Day back.
Calling days of significance by nothing more than a date is a pet peeve of mine.
This week's Ten Things Tuesday is what Independence Day is all about.
1. Declaration of Independence
It was signed by the 2nd Continental Congress July 4, 1776. That's why we celebrate that date.
The link above goes to the original document.
2. Fireworks
Lots of cities set them off. Some states they are illegal to shoot off, but people do it anyway. In Iowa, most fireworks are illegal. Sparklers are fine and lots of people give them to little kids to play with. I really don't see how that is safe. But, if you have $10,000 to get a permit, it can be legal.
3. The movie
It stars Will Smith and everyone's favorite actor in glasses. Yes, I am talking about Jeff Goldbloom. They show it every year at this time. Sometimes over and over and on several channels.
4. Knee high by the 4th of July
It's a saying, in case you have never heard it. It's about corn and it is good to have your corn plants knee high by now. It means a good year.
5. Ka-ching!
It's the day off with pay. If you are lucky.
It's the paid 1 to 2-1/2 times for working that day. If you're lucky.
6. The day you hope nothing breaks down.
Cause no one will come to fix it. No one will answer the phone.
No A/C? Suck it up, buttercup!
7. The flag
It's a day when the not so patriotic become very patriotic. Break out the flag napkins and flag tiki torches.
Make a flag cake and eat a red, white, and blue cupcake.
8. Camping
Lots of people camp over the holiday. The campgrounds are usually packed.
9. Grilling!
Oh how I love to grill. Any excuse is a good excuse to grill. I will grill anything. Bread dough, zucchini, beer can chicken. It's all good!
10. Cops
They love this time of year. Catch some drunk drivers, maybe confiscate some boom booms or give fines to those who shoot them off.
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Have a great Tuesday!
Monday, July 1, 2013
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