The upgrade went smoothly, but, operator error highlighted the value of backing up files before beginning any upgrade. I finished backup of the database and site files. Then I proceeded to begin FTPing the new files to the site, but I forgot to deactivate plugins first. I restored the old … Continue reading →
I have a power supply. I’m typing on the machine as we speak. So far, so good. I’ll let it “burn in” for 72 hours. I just hope it doesn’t “burn” in any other way. I minimized hiking around the building today, and the knee feels “ok.” It itches. I’m … Continue reading →
My replacement power supply still hasn’t arrived. In the interim, I’d forgotten how sore a knee is two weeks after surgery, so I’m annoyed at how much it slows me down. Naturally, I’m probably trying to do too much too soon. But, seriously, I’m not trying to do anything more … Continue reading →
What are the chances we grew enough anti-bodies after the hurricanes of the last couple of years to have achieved some level of immunization against storms this year? Frankly, they are non-existent, but that’s what I thought this morning when I saw the headline “Tropical Storm Chris Falls Apart.” But … Continue reading →
I checked on the power supply yesterday. They expect to get it from the manufacturer today and will turn it around to ship to me as soon as they get it. That means I should be up and running on my primary machine by this weekend — I hope. Fortunately, … Continue reading →
I’m still off-line on my primary computer. The problem with being under warranty is you need to wait for them to send the part. I plan to call Monday to verify they have shipped the new power supply — they should have received my dead one last Monday. Meanwhile, back … Continue reading →
I got home last night and tried to fire up my primary computer, but it was having none of it. I appear to have lost a power supply — it has enough juice to light the power light on my USB Hub, but otherwise, nada. It’s under warranty. My challenge … Continue reading →
Here’s the first draft of what I wrote last week. I have a tendency to be too spare in description. I tried to keep away from talking heads. Oh, yeah, and I have to find something for my characters to do other than eat. I know that’s a major “do … Continue reading →
If you have a Books-A-Million discount card, did you know they are increasing from $10 per year to $20 per year on Friday? No matter when your card expires, your local store will be happy to renew you before then — I tacked two additional years on my card, which … Continue reading →
Late last night, I figured out where the next scene needed to go, so it rolled off my fingers tonight (that’s called artistic license to say that, by the way) and brought the word count on Threads & Ties to 60,027. Nikki’s gotten herself into a pickle with two guys, … Continue reading →