OK – so this guy I know (you might know him too – he goes by Bushwack, and blogs on American and Proud) is very code-savvy and has been helping out a little bit here and there with this upgrade to WordPress 2.5.1. One thing he pointed me to was a comment reply plug-in that he pointed to here, and the directions were deceptively simple. In fact, I messed up the install because I didn’t read the “readme” file first. Yeah, I know. Bullheaded old Leatherneck, right? Right.

The other thing – and you may or may not have noticed this – is up on the tab where this window is open. I have an icon on the tab! That is so cool! Like I mentioned in a comment to an earlier post – having this much control over your site is a pretty cool little power trip!

So – I’m going to keep looking for some of the really cool plug-ins out there, and really get this thing working for me.

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Snagged this from Doug Gibbs’ place over at Political Pistachio.

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I normally (well, most of the time) (OK, when I have time…) have a link fest and list my blog reads here along with their latest posts; since tomorrow’s show is going to feature my regular reads, I figured I would just chat a bit today. (Be sure to call in and let me know YOUR regular reads at (347) 838-9573. Or, drop in the chatroom to – uhm, chat – or just sit back and lurk as a listener. that’s fine. don’t participate. i’ll just drone on and on and on by myself. no, really, it’s fine.)

Sorry, forgot to mention the show is at 0700 Mountain Standard Time. No, we don’t do Daylight Savings. Yes, I’m on the same time as Pacific right now. No, I don’t know when it changes back. I don’t care. Remember? we don’t do it, so why keep track of it? Just go and sign up as a member of blogtalkradio, add me as a favorite, and you will get customized notice of when the show is, with YOUR time on it. Now, back to the regular column, which I so rudely interrupted:

Today TMBWitW was going to take the day off. Yesterday MEG started to run a slight fever and recycle everything that went in. Sure wish I had know about the recycling decision BEFORE I gave her the fruit snacks, but there you have it. In light of the recycling effort and TMBWitW’s quick trip to the urgent care center last night while I was at church, she decided to take today as a sick day instead.

(They are both napping right now, which is the only reason I am posting. Shhh. Don’t wake them up.)

Since it’s Thursday, I need to go out and bring the cans back in from the curb. I also need to sweep up the latest conglomeration of pet hair that is gathering in the corners. Oh, and if you all happen to see my black cat, Captain Midnight (he’s got tags and a chip) out and about, please tell him to stay out of the street and go home. No, he doesn’t normally go out. He’s an inside cat, like all the rest. While I was helping Logan get out this morning, Captain slipped out the door and was up and over the wall before I could get Logan situated and chase after Captain. What a stupid cat. I love him dearly, but if he runs off, I will never know what happened to him.

Remember to tune in tomorrow. I’ll talk to you then.

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As in, “I’m in the doghouse now!”

Thing is, she’s only sixteen months old (yesterday), and I can’t believe that she loves me so much, even when I mess up this badly.

You see, today is trash day. Last night, when I got home from church, I took the recycle bin out to the recycle barrel, and took both it and the trash barrel out to the curb.

They were picked up this morning, rather efficiently, I thought.

Now, I now why they were picked up so quickly.

You see, the recycle bin sits in the pantry. On the shelves above the bin are various and sundry foodstuffs. One particular item, a freezer zip-lock type baggie full of processed fruit-snacks, sits directly above the recycle bin, about two shelves up. (seasoned readers, and those who have good foreshadowing skills, can see where this is leading)

We went to the pantry this afternoon to get a fruit snack for the little girl. She pointed at the spot where the baggie should have been. I had a bit of a puzzled look on my face as I frantically searched the entire pantry, hoping beyond hope that, perhaps, it got placed on a different shelf.

No such luck.

As near as I can guess, the baggie landed in the recycle bin and I didn’t notice it.

(Dear City of Glendale:
Yes, I know that food does not belong in the recycle bin. It was an accident. Please forgive me, and don’t take away my recycle privileges. Please?)

She is not speaking to me at the moment. Hopefully, that will pass when I give her a piece of cheese instead.

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Hey! It’s been a while since I put one of these out.

First, the addition of the “Bloggers Against an Obama Nation” blogroll – get on it while it’s hot!

Now, the rundown:
Old Soldier reports on the return of a hero, further down he let us know that his daughter has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award (that’s like the Boy Scouts’ Eagle level).

Richard spotted his 28th new bird – an egret! Quite a beautiful sight, too.

Over on Write on the Right Gunny John takes us along on a tour of historical spots on Okinawa.

The Loon takes a look back at this day in Naval History. Go Navy!

Texas Fred has the front line on the best write-in candidates – I was going to tell you, but why ruin the surprise?

The Political Pistachio has some keen observations on the economy – and I would listen to him, if I were you!

John over on Fire of Liberty points out the problem with the current crop of candidates – none of them read the conservative columnists – they probably don’t want to be infected with common sense, I say – and the solution to rising gas prices is increased domestic production.

Scott Welch discusses the difficulty of church planting on Our Sovereign Joy.

BZ discourses on the music industry and Bill Gates on Bloviating Zeppelin.

Bushwack on American and Proud asks about the veracity of a list of facts concerning Maricopa County’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Over in The Political Jungle Jenn discusses the May Day Amnesty and Protest Marches by Illegal Invaders. OK, her title is shorter than that.

Akinoluna has an update on her career move. Semper Fi!

Dave has a post about Hillary’s appearance on Bill O’Reilly’s segment on Fox news on Third Wave Dave. Pay particular attention to Dave’s mention of Conan’s line…

Kathi highlights this week’s Wednesday Hero on Mail Call!

Scotwise has Thursday’s Daily Encouragement up for all to see.

A strong subject is broached on Carried by Christ by Doug.

Thump Thump!

Sugar Cat is loving life on her blog.

Ablur has a point about combining loan centers and gas stations on Some Things Just Need to be Said.

Gawfer has a post up about immigrants doing it the right way, and earning a shortcut in the naturalization process.

Last, but certainly not least, GuyK is in rare form this morning. Be sure to read through all his posts at Charming, Just Charming.

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