Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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February
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Coach Carter and My DateWe had a fabulous time, Melissa and I. We ate at Applebee's and it wasn't so bad - - well, except that the rice pilaf totally lacked any flavor whatsoever. ...more »
February
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Date Night!Last week, my daughter came to me and said, "We need a mom/daughter night - wanna go out on a date?" How could I refuse? She got to pick the night and the activity. ...more »
January
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She Raped My Ear!I had the pleasure of talking with this chicka on the phone today. I'm happy to report that she doesn't lisp, it doesn't appear that she drools or spits when she ...more »
January
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Dog and ButterflyThe apple doesn't fall far from the tree. At least, not in my daughter's case. If ever I had a Mini-Me - - she's it. When I was young(er) - I ...more »
December
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Homesick?Have you ever gotten homesick? I can't say that I ever have . . but then, I'm a pretty independant person. Always have been - even as a kid. My daughter ...more »
December
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Stuff.Oh Ye lovers of movie downloads - particularly BitTorrent and eDonkey users : here is a tid-bit-o-useful information to tuck away in your brain for reference. You probably want to watch the ...more »
November
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Ok FredDear Fred: I woke up this morning, put on my slippers and headed upstairs to make my first cup of morning coffee. I decided to make some toast to go with it. On ...more »
November
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I Got CrabsMy friends, Carol and Kim and I used to do monthly crab night. All of us have been so busy lately - that it's been almost a year since the last ...more »
November
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Happy Be-Lated AnniversaryTo me. Reilly has a new toy over there with a brand new meme hosted at her site at Uptown Girl. Reilly and I have been friends for years and years and ...more »
November
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Ahh, CapitalismMy 15 year old son is finding his political footing. The topic interests his curious brain to no end - - but each day is a different story, and I have ...more »
October
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Marmite!What is Marmite, exactly? Chris loves the stuff -- me? I've never tried it. It just doesn't sound good to me - after all, it's yeast extract. He ...more »
October
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Oh, BTW . .RedFred has a blog! Go harass him. NOW! ;) more »
October
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Vinny! Look at that! That's my pal Vinny -- he did the 25 mile MS Bike Ride today and that's him finishing! He raised about $3k for MS for this ride ...more »
October
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Power LinedForget about being Instalaunched - - that is SO yesterday! Last night, I was Power Lined - - and the hits keep rollin' in - on last glance, I averaged about ...more »
October
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Water Update - Still NoneDay #2 of the waterless home. Ever think of how very much we depend on water -- it's essential! You just don't think about it on a regular basis, 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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    • Michelle: I’d definitely be interested in attending. :)
    • Joni: I was hoping WC Chicago’s gonna be on Feb ‘09,...
    • theFrosty: Sorry to her, it’s no fun being sick in LA,...
    • pandi merdeka: :”> wow hope i can be there
    • hodja: what happens when the ‘other’ opens you up,...
    • Dave J. (Scoop0901): Joe: Don’t fret and worry too much about...
    • Joe: Hi Lisa, I just picked up your book the other day at my local...
    • Brad: Well I was awoken around 2:30 AM with some scratching noises...
    • Veronica Felipe: I hope I did not cause my brother to be upset. I...
    • Marilyn: It is an allergic reaction to certain metals. I have had...
    • Therese: We have had a mouse in our house for months. We have tried...
    • Brad: I hope you enjoy your trip to las vegas :)
    • Jay: Hi Lisa, I don’t know why, but it seems like the link to...
    • Sachin: I would have loved to meet you over there..but due to some...
    • Patrick Sullivan: Hi Lisa. Bought and read your book last weekend....