Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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June
13
The PlagueCan any of you guys spare a couch and a pillow? I don't take up much room. I don't eat much. I clean up after myself - - you'll ...more »
June
8
Buck, the 2lb BassWe've been doing quite a lot of fishing since the weather has warmed up so nice. I just love it - - and it's so nice to take the boat out ...more »
June
7
Dad, againSo, Dad is back in the hospital again. 6 weeks after his major double bypass - - he was having chest pain. Mom took him to the ER where they ...more »
May
31
Here Fishy, fishy, fishySo, we spent almost all of Memorial Day on the lake - - give or take a few hours that we had to go over to my brother's house for a family ...more »
May
26
Boy CrazyOk. I need advice. This will be long (probably) - so hang with me on this if you're good with teen aged-boy-crazy-love-struck-for-the-first-time advice. My daughter is 14 years old. ...more »
May
8
Blogger FriendA long-time blog friend, and client, of mine, Jim Cannon at Thinking Right has been battling health issues for quite some time. Today, we were notified by his dad, Guy Cannon, ...more »
April
23
Update on Dad IIThey are keeping him in the hospital for another day or two, yet. He had a few episodes of Trigeminy, mixed in with some episodes of VTach. They gave him ...more »
April
20
Update on DadI call a friend of mine who is an MD at the WI Medical College. I wanted him to go in and just visit Dad - take a look at him, ...more »
April
19
36 Hours Later . . .First things first, Dad is ok. A big thank you to everyone who sent their well wishes - - I read them all and appreciate each and every single word. They sent ...more »
April
18
The Dreaded 2am callMom called about 30 minutes ago. Dad had a heart attack and was admitted to Froedert Hosp. in Milwaukee. I'm leaving now, even though she told me not to come down until I wake ...more »
March
14
Survived!The 6pm choir concert went until 6:50pm. It was a lovely little concert. They did a variety of show tunes and patriotic songs, believe it or not. And for ...more »
March
14
Double WhammyI have a double concert tonight. My daughters choir concert is at 6:00. Her Orchestra concert is at 7:00. The choir concert is at her school. The orchestra concert is in a concert hall ...more »
March
12
Artist ExtraordinaireA few months ago - I had Leanne do a painting of my two cats. She did an incredible job on them and we now have them proudly hanging in our ...more »
March
10
Don’t start none . . won’t be noneWe just returned from court, where my 15 year old son , who is now a common criminal, received his punishment for the Egg Incident. It was an interesting process, really. We ...more »
February
7
Pleasant SurpriseIn the past week - we've hired two techs for Blogs About Hosting, with more hiring to be done over the next few months. The growth has been crazy and I ...more »
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  • Li-sa Sa-bin Wil-son: [lee-suh sey-bin will-sun] - pronoun; 1. A wife, mother & friend; 2. Blog Designer & WebHost; 3. Author of WordPress For Dummies; 4. Scuba diver; 5. Downhill Skier; 6. Am. Photographer; 7. Espresso sipper;
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    WordPress For Dummies, author Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Amazon.ComI wrote the First Edition of WordPress For Dummies, published Nov. '07. I'm currently writing the 2nd Edition, due to be published in Fall '08...read more »
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    • I just donated to the prize pool for the WordPress MU Plugin Competition. REALLY looking forward to the great MU plugins they come up with! What a great idea! Are you a plugin developer? Well get over there and enter...and win! :)

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    • The panel picker for SXSW 09 is now live and you're able to vote for panels/presentations you'd like to see at SXSW in Austin in March 09. My Panel on WordPress Magazine Theming is up, if you're care to cast your vote for it - I'd surely appreciate it! It's the ONLY prospective panel at SWSX about WordPress - - let's get WP represented!! Go here to cast your vote and thanks!

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    • FYI for users of my xMark WordPress Theme .. yesterday, I released an upgrade. xMark v2.5 available for download. Updated for WP 2.6, with a few enhancements and adjustments.

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    • David Span recently asked me to guest blog at MyBlogIt.net on WordPress. I was flattered. I am honored. I am done with my post there and he's got it up today: WordPress Magazine Themes: Quick Anatomy Lesson.. complete with PowerPoint presentation and Video (eek!). Thanks so much David!

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    • So, I'm Plurking. Anyone Social Network'd out, yet? Add me, won't you?

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    • Bob: Hello P Figueira, Welcome to the board. All legitimate...
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    • Mark: Lisa, I’m exactly like you, I multitask and don’t...
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    • Lisa: err..except Omnifocus looks to be a Mac app. :-j I have a...
    • Lisa: @Ryan - fantastic tips and ideas, thank you! I just Googled...
    • Lisa: @Joni - Hi :) Sounds like we’re very similar in this...
    • Lisa: @Shelley (ThisEclecticLife) - so what you’re saying is...
    • Lisa: @AnswerJam - I am probably being a bit too hard on myself,...
    • Lisa: @Lindsey - those are some good suggestions.. simple and good....
    • Ryan Imel: First of all, don’t be so negative :)....
    • Joni: Are you like me, Lisa? Do you stand in front of the microwave...