New Blogger Glitch!

  FINE!

That's what I said...

or something like that!

I just spent a really long time writing a post. The length of time I spent is my problem, but when I lose it through no fault of my own it is Blogger's problem.

Just a warning to all you bloggers out there. 
Blogger is acting up again... at least for me. 

It started when it refused to place a particular picture where I wanted it. It insisted on putting it at the top of my post! I'll save you the way I got around that... very frustrating to say the least.

BUT...

When it decided to delete all of my (finished) post... just because I wanted to 'remove' one picture (by using the 'remove' option) then I got a little more than PO'd!!!

 The link below shares how to recover a post. 
 How To Recover A Deleted Post.
However that method only works if you have already published your post. It will also save all the comments from that post!

What issues have you been having with blogger?

Please share any issues and solutions 
as I am sure others will want to know.



EDIT: 6/12/2012
I just lost another post!  
It has something to do with removing pictures. 
Also the size of the font keeps changing!

This is Scout, one of my grand doggies. 
He has nothing to do with my post but I wanted to end this post with a cute picture.

xoxo 
Bunny Jean

How Do All of You Do It?

 

I don’t mean to get personal, 

but I really want to know.

Do you have a secret technique or is it just haphazard. Do you have a schedule or is it spontaneous? Is it getting easier the more you do it? Is it still fun or is it becoming a chore?

I am asking about blogging… silly.

What else is there?

I have no idea how so many of you do it. You all have the best projects to share and with such regularity. I am totally in awe of all the wonderfully creative and prolific bloggers who are sharing day after day!

I am certainly not in that category. 

At least not yet...

I spend WAY too much time writing a post… so much that it has become something I avoid instead of looking forward to. The fact that I can’t type may be part of the problem, but it’s also formatting my post.

So I will try Windows Live Writer

one.more.time.

The other thing that I find to be time consuming is PICTURES. Not just taking them… mostly because I don’t have a good camera, but it’s also the process of editing and watermarking.

 

I need to find a photo editing/storage program that I like.

 

The really bad news it that all my pictures were stored on my desktop computer that just died. I had been in the process of organizing them and even trying to get a stockpile of edited and watermarked all ready to use :( 

 

Again... 

How do YOU do it?

xoxo

Bunny Jean

The Bunny Hop Party is still accepting links 

if you want to share something. 

  

The Death of My Computer

R.I.P.

I have known for awhile that my desktop computer was ailing, but I have been able to revive it a few times... up until last night. I think it was a virus...

So here I am using my laptop. I guess I am "old school" because I much prefer the larger scale of the desktop computer... I may finally get my house in order.

What kind of PC do you use as your main way to blog? I ask this because I have noticed that my carefully spaced paragraphs are totally out of whack on this little laptop! 

Oh... and the color is way off too!

This really bothers me!

I think that most of you already know that I have a bit of OCD.  I need things to be balanced... in life, decor and especially on my blog!

Now I know that not all computers are the same as mine and your screen resolution may be set up differently. Yes, this does make a difference in how you actually view what I have so carefully placed on my blog.

Have I mentioned that I like control?

With so little in life that I can actually control... 
the fact that I am in charge of my blog is satisfying. 
Is that asking too much?

So here I am... cringing at the fact that my past posts (written on my desktop) have paragraphs that are not as I 'crafted' them. They are all wonky, and I can't stand it!

Example:
 I  just can't stand it when a line has just one 
word.
So I am always careful to space my sentences so they don't look like 
this!

This is just not acceptable!

Sooo, it was very hard to write this post. As you can see (depending on your resolution) that many sentences look just as awkward as does that  example sentence.

Maybe I should stop 'centering' and go with the left side alignment. I know the 'professional' blogs do, but I am only a little 'hobby' blogger and I just want it cute.

Okay... Is it just me?

Is anybody else bothered by this? I am sick and tired of how the preview isn't even the same once it's published! I have tried Live Writer and still had problems...

If you have any suggestions or feedback please help a girl out...

xoxo 
Bunny Jean

The Bunny Hop Party 
is still going on and you are all welcome 
to hop on over and join in on the fun!

Do You See Me... As I See Me?

Here's My Resolution!

I have a resolution... 

and it is 1024 x 768.

Huh?...

Well I am talking about my 

computer screen resolution of course.

Do you ever consider these things 

when designing your website or blog. 
You want it to be easy to read for everyone. 

Let me explain before I lose you completely!

Have you ever visited a blog that is just a bit too wide for your screen? You know the one... where you have to use that darn horizontal button at the bottom of your screen just to see all the page. Or the one where the font is just too tiny?

That is because your resolution is not set up the same.
They are probably set at 1280 x 1024 and you may be "old school" like me, and set at 1024 x 768.

Now stay with me... 

The computer resolution determines the size of your viewable screen. That means if I design my blog at a different resolution setting than you have, then you will see my layout either bigger or smaller, and visa versa.

This is what my screen looks like when 
someone's resolution is set at 1280 x 1024.

I am just curious to see what the majority of you are set at.  
I may have to change my resolution to make my blog bigger to fit the screen.  

BUT... others who are still set at the lower resolution will have to scroll side ways to see all on my blog.
Not sure what to do at this point.

Want out check out your resolution?

Just go into your computer's "control panel" 
and find the "appearance and personalization". 
Then click the "adjust screen resolution".

I know that most of you may not even be interested in this. But at least it may explain to you why all blogs do not all appear at the same size. It is not always about the size of the size they chose for their "blogger layout".

What is your resolution set at?

1024 x768 

                         

1280 x 1024

   Do you see how when the resolution is higher...

my layout, and font gets smaller.

How do YOU see me?

I look forward to hearing what 
you have to say on this matter.

Also... 

Thanks for your feedback about the issue with 
Blog Awards. 
It seems to be a touchy situation if you 
get one, and then politely decline.
You may want to read the comments...

Just a reminder...
Don't forget that the Bunny Hop linky
will be up and running for this week's
party on Tuesday at 4:00 Pacific time.

xoxo 
Bunny Jean

Blog Awards?

How do YOU respond 

to being given a blog award?

When I first started blogging I noticed 

a lot of well established blogs had some kind 

of "award free/tag free" button on their sidebar. 

I was curious as to what that was all about. 

Hey, I would LOVE to get an award!

Then It happened...

In just one week I got about 3-4 awards. 

All the same one, but from different bloggers. 

So much bloggy love!

So now I was required to write a post sharing 7 things about me and then pass the award on to 15 other bloggers. I would write a few words about why I chose those fellow bloggers. 

So here's my issue with that... 
15 x 3= 45! 

That is a LOT of blogs to have to write about and contact. 
Also, I didn't want to hurt someones feelings 
(mostly newbies) by not choosing them.

At that time I barely 100 followers!

Then... even before I got through that process,

 I had two (2) more awards sitting in my inbox! 

Uh oh....

Well I immediately saw the need for those 

"award free/ tag free" buttons!

I was scrambling to accommodate the award rules... 

and I was supposed to ask other people 

to also be in this predicament?

Thanks, but no thanks.

So now when I get an award, I thank them 
and explain that I have an "award/tag free blog". 

I always try to be as sensitive as possible. 

Believe me, I never wanted to offend anybody! 

BTW...

I would LOVE to get an award that was just that...

an award that acknowledges my blog. 

Not one with strings attached.

I sometimes give out "you were featured" buttons at my blog party. 

I mention that they are welcome to take them home 

and put them on their sidebar. Most do. 

But some do not... that is fine. I am not offended.

Please take a look at these other bloggers who have also posted about not responding to blog awards. 

Some were"strongly opinionated " 

and some were of a "kinder nature".

The reader's comments are worth reading.

Finally...

I am posting about this because 

a dear sweet blogger friend asked what 

this "award free/tag free" button meant. 

She said the button didn't link to anything.
She's right...

 I remember that when I first started blogging. 

I also had that same question about those buttons. 

So now that button will link to this post.

I hope you will all still like me,

I still like all of you!

xoxo Bunny Jean

Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party #4

Why do YOU blog?

 To me blogging is a journey,

not a destination...

Enjoy the scenes along the way.



Have you ever been in a hurry?

Clicking from one blog to another

without feeling any real connection?

I think we all have at times.

 I find that when it happens to me

that blogging becomes less enjoyable.

So I remind myself to...

Take time to enjoy blogging, and not to be

in such a hurry to get to the end of the road.

Slow down and enjoy the blogging!

Going to a party should not be a
chore that you feel rushed to get through.

It should be enjoyed... so have fun!

.
.
.

I just want to thank all of you for coming
to my Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party.
Whether you link up or just visit!

xoxo


Would you be so sweet as to share
your thoughts on the following five questions?

What is your reason for blogging?

Do you take time to really enjoy it?

Do you actually read a post, or just scan?

Do you make a connection with other bloggers?

Do YOU leave comments?

Thank you :)

~ ~ ~

Please take time to review the party guidelines.

I Was Here!!!

Since I was away from blogging for over a year
I wrote this post to explain my absence.

It was a difficult year and yet

we also had good news!

I'm baaack!

I have been asked by a few "old friends" where I was

for the year I was not blogging.

Right HERE! Reading YOUR blogs!

I love you guys.

 Even though I was not able to devote time to

my blog, I knew that one day I would return.

To read about my MAIN reason for my disappearing act,
besides my BIG move across the country,
please go to this post dated June 6, 2010.

*More links below*

Anyway... I have lots of projects and pictures
that I have yet to share and I will be bringing you
up to speed over the next few weeks.

Just remember that Bunny Jean's Decor and More
is my first love where I will share my home with you.

Inspirations  is my new blog where I will share all things good.

Things that make me and hopefully make you smile.

I will also feature other blogger's great ideas!

~ ~ ~

Thank you dear Chari for hosting this

Sunday Favorites Party!

Also a big HUG to all your new bloggers that are

participating in my Bunny Hop party.  ((( )))

XOXOXO

See That Bunny Hop!!!

This post has revised information on my

new party called The Bunny Hop.

I have included directions for getting the html code 

for sharing a picture. It is at the bottom of this post.

If you missed the first post, then I am glad
you came to visit me today!


This party will be a showcase for "newish" bloggers. It will be
a fun way for new bloggers to find other new bloggers.


New bloggers are the ones
most likely to "follow"  other blogs.


I am looking for bloggers that have 5oo hundred followers or less.

(Give or take... I'm easy.)

I plan on holding this party every Wednesday
starting on August 3rd.

If you are interested in participating, please let me know
in the comment box at the bottom of  this post.

You may also want to "follow" me so that

you will see when to sign up for the party.

I am looking forward

to meeting you!

P.S. I would appreciate if you would

take my Hopping Bunny button home.

{Established bloggers are more than welcome
to also share this button as I want to get the word out!}

That way other newbies

can join in the fun!

How to get the code.
(if you have a Google blogspot blog)

Just highlight the Hopping Bunny
"code" below, then right click to copy.
(Be sure to scroll down to get the complete code)

 

<br><a href="http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.com/p/bunny-hop-wednesdays.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss115/BunnyJean678/hopping20rabbit.gif"/></a><br>


Then go to your dashboard... and then click on "design".
Now click on the "get gadget" button on you side bar.

When the google gadget page comes up,
 just scroll down to the HTML gadget. 

Put the copied code in the white box and don't forget
to fill in the title and other information.

After you click "save" it will show up on your side bar.
Then "grab" it and move to where you want it on your sidebar.

See you soon!

~ ~ ~

Did you just by chance notice my "New Look"?

I hope I can make a collage for the header.

This one is kind of "shouting" at us...

and kind of BIG!

My Blog Crush!

It's time I came clean...

My Name is Bunny Jean
and I have blog crush.

There, I've said it!

There is a blog that I turn to for inspiration.

Brenda's Cozy Little House.

I was lucky to find this blog early on.

This blog has BEAUTIFUL photos.

It also has a wonderful storyline

that always made me feel calm...

So when I was feeling

adrift and out of control,

Brenda always knew what to say.

She didn't know it ...

but she was talking to ME.

I guess I not only have BLOG ENVY,

I actually have a "girl crush"

On Brenda... yes I do!

Well it just so happens that

Brenda is human too.

She has her ups and downs

just like the rest of us.

Recently she has been going through

a difficult "adjustment" so to speak.

But one thing sure is that she

will adjust with time.

She may now be feeling a bit
like a lost child... again. 
I know how those memories can
pop up during trying times.

But I hope she looks forward
and can see her possibilities.

I am confident that she will rise

above her situation and be

stronger  because of it.

She will do this for herself...

and still be and inspiration

for the rest of us!

Thank you Brenda

for just being you...

and sharing.

XOXO


All photos are from Brenda's blog.
Cozy Little House.

Feeling a little "dumped on"?

I'M BACK!!!

I've been away for quite awhile,

I think I was feeling a little like this donkey...

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One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well.

The donkey cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be covered up anyway; it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited his neighbors to come over and help him. They each grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He was astonished at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer and his neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, lots of dirt!

The trick to getting along well is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!

Shake it off and take a step up.

The 5 simple rules to being happy:

1.Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

2.Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

3.Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4.Give more.

5.Expect less

NOW . . . the donkey had the last laugh . . .

The donkey later came back and bit the heck out of the farmer. The gashes from the bites became severely infected, and the farmer eventually died in extreme agony from septic shock.

MORAL FROM TODAY'S LESSON:

When you do something wrong and try to cover your ass,
it always comes right back to bite you !!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


I have missed all of you.
I hope to get back to blogging.
I have started another blog called Inspirations 
where I want to use to feature other bloggers.

Let me know if you are interested.



Hope you all have a great weekend!


It's been 114 degrees here in the desert for the last few days,
but the weekend is looking good as it should only get
up to 108-110 degrees.

Spring Fever!

I have to admit that I have been in a total blogging slump. Not posting... and not even visiting my bloggy friends.

Besides dealing with my ongoing wisdom tooth/sinus problems...

 I've had Spring Fever!

I have taken advantage of the last six weeks of nice weather and have been working in my yard. We are still not sure if we are still moving to Palm Desert or staying in Texas.

Either way the yard will look nice.

I hope to get some more pictures up soon.

~~~

Anyway... while I have been neglecting my blog, and everyone else's, it was so nice to find that a blog friend hasn't forgotten about me.

A while back Mimi, from In The Middle Of No Where, posted a tablescape that showed blue goblets. I commented to her that I had found one at the GW, and would love to find more.

Well... that lovely lady went out and found two more, and sent them to me along with these lovely napkins!

How sweet was that?!

Marathon Blogging

My marathon blog search, in my quest for inspiration, lead me to this website ...

My Home Ideas......and I came across a short snippet on painting faux bricks on a walkway.

Well that reminded me that I had done the same thing to the floor of my potting shed , in my previous home, about seven years ago. It looked so real that people were always bending down to touch it... no kidding!

I will dig up that picture and then somehow get it on the computer so that I can share it with all of you. I will also give you the details on how I did it.

~~~

WOW!!! I guess I got the inspiration for my real first post!!!

Be sure and check back tomorrow to see my picture and I will also explain how I got this look.

Totally Overwhelmed!

I find that reading blogs...really good ones, can be addictive (or is it addicting?) and I found an abundance of good reads out there.
Well needless to say, I have been here for HOURS. Not only am totally intimidated, I fear that I will NEVER have anything clever or unique to say.

~~~

Hopefully I will get inspired soon...