Lisa Sabin-Wilson. Designer. Author. Espresso and WordPress addict
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January
17
Full Moon Madness. Seriously.Did you know this past weekend was a full moon? Do you subscribe to the theory that things just get completely whacked during the full moon phase? I sure do. I ...more »
January
16
What day is it?Still battling with insomnia over here. I did get a couple of good nights of sleep in over the past week - - but it still goes back and forth. ...more »
January
12
Insomnia kicking my assI've written before about my struggles with insomnia. I've always attributed my insomnia to a few factors: Having divorced when my kids were ages 10 months and 2, as a single mom, ...more »
January
11
Lesson LearnedOk. Yea. Tip: When you walk into your workout room at home, sit down on the BowFlex with the intention of doing your AB workout -- just make sure to check ...more »
January
10
Funny Thing Happened on the Way to WorkSo, I'm sitting here working all day long. Just working my fingers to the bone, ya know? Getting lots and lots accomplished - just truckin' right along. Then, I ...more »
January
8
A Conversation With MeJust a few notes while I'm thinking about certain things... ..Drama? I don't do it, period. I don't involve myself with it. I avoid it as much as humanly possible. ...more »
January
7
Cilantro I had mentioned last month that I had a very smelly Christmas. Having recieved quite a lot of smelly stuff from Chris and the kids - - candles, incense, potpouri ...more »
January
5
Thursday Ten+ThreeThursday 10+3 - that is almost too much math for me to do at this hour of the morning. Almost. This one is going to be a quickie because I'm ...more »
December
29
Pre-New Year Thursday 13This weeks Thursday 13 is all about resolutions for the New Year. It's good to have goals, isn't it? Some are easier than others - - some I may not ...more »
December
27
Post Holiday BluesChristmas is all done. Exit the presents, the tree, the goodies and treats - - enter the next 6 months worth of dieting in preparation for the wedding - and the ...more »
December
20
It’s broke!My toe that is. On my left foot . . . the one to the right of the little toe. It's all kinds of shades of purple, blue and black! I ...more »
December
19
Hanging by a . . . tulip? Ever have one of those days? Yea. Me. Too. Free fallin' over here - - have a good one over there! more »
December
17
A 36 Hour DayEarly in my nursing career, I was green, like most new nurses are. There is so much to keep straight, keep track of - I found it somewhat difficult to hone ...more »
December
14
Side Notes for Today When a client responds back to their design mock up with: "I absolutely freaking love it!!" - - at 6:00AM after showing said client the first draft of their design . ...more »
December
11
Sweating in 5 feet of snow!WHEW! Things that got done this weekend: I baked 3 dozen of 5 different kinds of Christmas cookies (that's 180 cookies!), made batch of homemade Hot Buttered Rum mix to freeze and enjoy ...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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    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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    • Mark Jaquith: You’re welcome. :-) Hopefully 2.8 and 2.9 will...
    • SusieQ: Lisa smooth move.She really hurt your feelings! I just got...
    • hhopper: I just downloaded WordPress for Dummies to my Kindle from...
    • Lisa: @Misato glad you stopped by - and your questions are valid....
    • Misato Katsuragi: Hello all, I am glad I found Lisa’s blog. I...
    • TheFrosty: I am going to play around till the release, and...
    • Lisa: Nathan - - of course you meant to pimp your own content!...
    • Matt's mom: Hurry! I need to do my Christmas shopping. :)
    • Nathan Rice: Lisa, Not to try to pimp out my own content, but I...
    • Lisa: @TheFrosty - keeping up with WordPress development in print...
    • Lisa: @Susan - it’s def. getting there!
    • Lisa: @Kristina - thanks! I’m really happy you find it so...
    • Lisa: That is what we’re shooting for, Joe :)
    • Lisa: I know, right? yahoo!
    • Danalyn: It’s about friggin’ time!