Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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February
18
Head above waterBeen awhile since I posted - and yes, I am still alive. The book is going really well and I'm up against my second hard deadline coming up on March 1st. ...more »
February
6
This is my brain on quietSo, Chris is in Chicago, on business. My son is out with his friends and my daughter is out with her friends. The house is quiet, except for the low ...more »
January
11
Looking Backwards..just for a secondMy son is starting a program at the local Technical College on Monday to get a jump start on completion of his high school diploma, so that he can finish high school ...more »
January
8
Workday ConversationsVia Yahoo IM today between my husband and I: Lisa: Did you see that help ticket from --Client Name-- ? Chris: Yes, and? Lisa: I will love you FOREVER if you handle this one.. ...more »
January
3
Important Things Learned in 2006Now that it's officially 2007 and I have settled into the new year after short vacation, reflecting on the past year is nary something I have time for, at the moment - ...more »
December
19
After 2AMLast night, I didn't sleep at all. Last night.. meaning Sunday to Monday. I was up until 6:30am Monday morning before I actually called it a 'night' on Sunday... does ...more »
December
13
Stupidity on the NetSo, we sent a DMCA notice to some folks who run bloghostings.com yesterday. This is how stupid some people really are - - they see something they like on the 'net, ...more »
December
4
Grooooove, BabyI gots me some groove. Thanks Jeanette, but I didn't even need Barry White for this... but thanks for playin' *k* I was up at the crack of dawn this morning... 5am. ...more »
November
16
Dyson AnimalI seriously never thought I'd be so happy to have a new vaccum cleaner. Man, I'm either really obsessed with carpets.. or I'm just getting old and things like vaccum cleaners ...more »
November
13
Day SpaThere is this Day Spa right down the road from our house. I drive past it all the time - but have never given it a second thought, until a few ...more »
November
5
Shame on usWe like to keep aquariums in our home. We have a lovely 70 gallon one in our kitchen. To me, it's relaxing to sit down with my coffee and just ...more »
November
3
On the road without a cell phoneI was talking with Chelle this morning. She was sharing her new cell phone number with me. We chatted a bit about life before cell phones - - having to ...more »
October
27
I almost ran over an angelSometimes there are situations in life that you want to avoid... but not really. What you really want is to be able to move beyond and past the way that situation ...more »
October
26
Spam on my doorstepWe've lived in this house for 3.5 years and have YET to see a door-to-door salesman. Heck, we don't even get kids here for Trick-Or-Treat - - we're too far off ...more »
October
11
Sad Poker FaceI'm not really betting woman, normally - but I do like a good game of poker or blackjack. I'm pretty decent at both games and usually don't regret any game I've ...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 »
    Acknowledgements | Forward | TOC | Ch. 1
    Bonus Chapter: What's New in WordPress 2.5
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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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    • Lindsey: Congrats on the weight loss Lisa - that’s awesome!!!...
    • IssacFrost: I suggest you simply shift. When you shift you have it...
    • Trish: Is the “Anam Cara” not what each of us...
    • Jason Gullickson: Your description of multitasking (originally a...
    • Fern: I find that it helps if I don’t let myself think about...
    • Bob: Hello P Figueira, Welcome to the board. All legitimate...
    • Charlie on PA Tpk: Multitasking isn’t an option for me,...
    • Mark: Lisa, I’m exactly like you, I multitask and don’t...
    • HealthMarkets/NASE agent: How sad~ Most of the comments written are...
    • 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....