• The Never-Ending Bloga

    Blog Housekeeping

    Maybe it’s time I dump the rather annoying and complex-to-set-up plugin I’ve been using to push content and posts to Facebook (and Twitter). The plugin’s own developer said in a support forum post 7 months ago that it should probably be deactivated and uninstalled. I went looking for answers because I’ve recently been getting a ton of “random Facebook comment spam” that I suspect is being pulled in to my blog via false positives from Facebook’s own parser. Tricky, as if the plugin he recommends doesn’t work for fan pages, I’m screwed. I administer several different accounts (including a church…

  • Twitter

    Tweetly Weeks

    @LinBrehmer We both forgive you. Who's the other one again? 2015-12-30 Off work tomorrow, so better screw up as much as I can today. #WorkEthic 2015-12-30 You know what? Mature women need heroes too. #ImWithCarrie 2015-12-30 @LinBrehmer We both forgive you. Who's the other one again? 2015-12-30 MT @chicagotribune Philippine priest reprimanded for riding hoverboard at Christmas Eve Mass https://t.co/nyqIkTHfQv https://t.co/XB3k735hrv 2015-12-30 At Christmas Eve Mass at @StNickEpiscopal all Father Manny did was turn the lights off for a while. https://t.co/8jWOHraPGa 2015-12-30 But then he turned them back on, because symbolism. @StNickEpiscopal does that. #ChristmasEve 2015-12-30 George Lucas comparing Disney…

  • Twitter

    Tweetly Weeks

    Singing in the choir at @StNickEpiscopal #Episcopal 2015-12-24 Wow! "Wayfaring Strangers" with a signed card by @fiona_ritchie https://t.co/C7mO3W72GF #Unwrapped https://t.co/0xvm4ELyy5 2015-12-25 Sang the Christmas Eve service last night at @StNickEpiscopal – it was beautiful 2015-12-25 What'd you get, what'd you get? #Unwrapped 2015-12-25 We're having brunch later; me and my sister-in-law are the only Christmas kids, the rest of our Jewish family coming to hang out and eat. 2015-12-25 Hey, @WBEZ – please pick up "The Thistle and Shamrock" by @fiona_ritchie. Long time listener here… https://t.co/GCOdroPtgL 2015-12-25 @Lil_Henstridge Mmm, cauliflower. We like mashing it up with butter and parmesan after…

  • Mini-Posts

    Memo: Never Shop At Menards Again

    G+: Memo: Never Shop At Menards Again (I cannot support a business that would do this, see Daily Kos diary for why)+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Company threatens managers: If workers unionize, we'll cut your pay 60 percent Company threatens managers: If workers unionize, we’ll cut your pay 60 percent Bosses have lots of strategies to block their workers from unionizing. There’s firing or disciplining union supporter… Read at Google+

  • Mini-Posts

    Hipster Santa spotted in Portland OR. He rides a spiffy red bike and has a man-bun. How do we feel about this?

    G+: Hipster Santa spotted in Portland OR. He rides a spiffy red bike and has a man-bun. How do we feel about this? I actually like his "cool Grandpa" vibe, and little kids might find him more approachable and less scary. AND CHECK OUT THE HOMAGE to the classic PDX airport carpet on the settee! That's so awesome, as anyone who flew into Portland for the holidays in the last few decades will recognize. When that carpet was replaced, people wanted pieces of it for nostalgic souvenirs. Kevin Swan, Debbie Wynn, Aleta Zak, Arne Jamtgaard, and all my Oregon friends:…

  • Mini-Posts

    It's #GivingTuesday – donations today are TRIPLED due to a generous match offer. Thank you for your support, I need plenty of encouragement too, as I'm training to ride the 65-mile route

    G+: It's #GivingTuesday – donations today are TRIPLED due to a generous match offer. Thank you for your support, I need plenty of encouragement too, as I'm training to ride the 65-mile route My fundraising page is at: http://www.ridewithginny.com It will redirect to my American Diabetes Association page. Ride With Ginny Ride With Ginny » Help Ginny raise money for Diabetes research, education, and advocacy Read at Google+

  • Twitter

    Tweetly Weeks

    Idiot eats Thai food at Thai restaurant, stiffs Thai waitress with "tips for US citizens only." #cheapskate. https://t.co/lb30EqguEL 2015-11-22 Jason Paul Naglich in the running for #WorstPerson prize. https://t.co/lb30EqguEL 2015-11-22 RT @theharryshearer: #leshow today: Donald Trump calls in, previews his new Christmas song. Public radio stations, podcast via iTunes & h… 2015-11-22 RT @Patbagley: My #sltrib column about the Paris attack #isis Bagley: French know how to live.That's why IS hates them https://t.co/y6XQ0e… 2015-11-22 RT @DanAmira: .@SouthwestAir I'm not comfortable flying with un-American bigots, please keep them off my flights 2015-11-22 Questions, so many. RT @GineokwKoenig I will be hosting…

  • Twitter

    Tweetly Weeks

    Watching the #GettingOn marathon. The previews for season 3 with @GrantBowler – can't wait to see Nolan do comedy. 2015-10-25 One of my travelers is holed up in Guadelajara. Thanks for the #Patricia audio, @NPR! 2015-10-26 @nprscottsimon Parachuting Beavers is my 80's tribute band name. in reply to nprscottsimon 2015-10-26 Listening to Trancemission on #TuneIn and "The Chinese First Noel" comes up #TooSoon #TheWarOnChristmasMusic https://t.co/8SHA8MholR 2015-10-29 @wilw @pattonoswalt For the love of all that is unholy, please #VineOrItDidntHappen in reply to wilw 2015-10-29 This is the ugly part of fall; cold, blowy, and depressing, with a Mamas and the Papas…