Category Archives: Site news

Comment registration is closed again

I’ve been getting a lot of spam accounts, and very few actual people signing up. If you’re a real person and want to have the chance to comment, you’re going to have to email me.

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And this is why I’m retro-blogging

Just read a few of the news sites and my blood pressure about doubled. So I’m sticking with my decision to not write about the news for the foreseeable future. It’s my very own watermelon-rind helmet. (You’ll have to click … Continue reading

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The news is incredibly depressing

What do you think of going to all cat pictures* and personal blogging for a week or two? I really can’t stand watching/reading the news anymore. *Yes, Rahel, we know where you stand on this question. It’s directed at everyone … Continue reading

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Commenting

I opened comments yesterday, but they’re back to requiring user registration again. But for good measure, here is the comments policy you are all expected to adhere to. Flames are not allowed. For some reason, there’s always a contingent of … Continue reading

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A decade of blogging

Ten years ago today, I wrote my first blog post. When I first started Yourish.com, it was a little personal blog that nobody was reading. I wrote about my life, I had shout-outs to fellow bloggers and people who happened … Continue reading

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Why is Meryl looking back?

You might have noticed that I’ve been putting up posts from my past. That’s because in April, this blog will celebrate its tenth anniversary. I’ve been blogging since before Instapundit—since before anyone in the current JBlogosphere, in fact. And this … Continue reading

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I have no idea what an “aside” is, because I’m too lazy to read the docs on the upgrade. So I’ll just post one and see what happens. Gee, I hope I didn’t break anything. Update: Oh, look. It’s a … Continue reading

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My life, my blog

I just paid off the last of my credit card debt accrued from years of under- and unemployment (not profligate spending). I am now officially debt-free, except for my mortgage. I am solidly in the black for the first time … Continue reading

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Though I say it myself

You know, the new header is pretty damned good. I like looking at it every day. I think I’m going to have to pat myself on the back over this one.

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Been doing a little site updating

Cleaning out the blogroll, updating sites if possible, deleting dead sites, and wow, Angie Schultz is still blogging. I know she’s still around, because I get the occasional comment or email, but Angie’s been blogging nearly as long as I … Continue reading

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The new header

I was having problems seeing the new header earlier today. I can see it now. I’m hoping the rest of you can as well.

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Still getting the hang of the new theme

The Widgets thing isn’t working exactly the way it’s supposed to, or I’m not understanding it. My entire blogroll is only showing up on the secondary pages, not the main page. For some reason, most of the things I’m adding … Continue reading

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Updating

Yes, I finally updated the site. There should be a new theme coming along soon as well. As always, Jay was my go-to guy to help make things happen. We’ve been friends since the beginning of my blogging days, which … Continue reading

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Oops

I forgot to open registration for those of you who want to comment but didn’t already have an account. It’s open now.

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Comment spammers, again

I logged in to find several dozen spam comments today. I’ve noticed a trend of more and more spam comments (and if yours have gone into the memory hole, I apologize—I’m just deleting spam without looking these days). As a … Continue reading

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