Archive for August, 2008

Your blogging environment

Blogging and writing can be just like work and other academic endeavors in that you need to have a good working environment.  It’s hard to be creative and get your thoughts out if you’re being distracted, are uncomfortable, or can’t concentrate.  If you’ve been having problems getting your thoughts transposed to the keyboard lately, maybe try some of the following:

  • Get comfortable - go curl up on the couch or in the easy chair.  Take your laptop outside, or maybe find a quieter, more private place to try and type.
  • Set the mood - personally, I usually enjoy a little music while I’m working and am in the zone.  If you don’t have any mp3s or CDs on you, there are definitely some good places to stream music on the net.  If you have a decent internet connection check out last.fm, pandora, or any of the other streaming radio stations out there.
  • Acquire a beverage - sometimes a tall glass of your favorite beverage or a snack can help get you going.
  • Take a break - sometimes now just isn’t a good time to accomplish your goals.  If you have some ideas, jot down a few notes, save as draft and come back later.

These are just a few ideas.  Let us know if you have any more.

Polls

Have you ever wanted to add a poll to your sidebar, page or post?  We’re trying out a new polling feature.  Let us know what you think of it.  Multiple answers are allowed.  If you choose “other”, please leave a comment and let us know what that is.

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Wordpress 2.6 Beware

Beware of Wordpress 2.6. I just upgraded and lost all my categories. If you are adventurous, I would suggest backing up your database before proceeding.