Karen’s Opinion

I don’t know what I would do if I did not have blogging friends who are willing to help me with the technical aspects of my websites. I have been helped when learning how to keep an ad on the front page. I didn’t even know that was possible but an advertiser wanted it that way so I had to figure it out. Thank you Val!

I have learned how to make my sidebar line up by using code. It looks so much nicer these days.

When it comes to choosing a webhost, it is anyone’s opinion as to which is best. I read a lot of bad things that people have had to go through with bad hosts and I don’t want to be in that position. First of all, I don’t know anything about the inside workings of a website so if something goes wrong, I am up the creek without a paddle. That is why I use Webhosting Geeks to guide me to the best host. Their website lists the top 10 web hosting providers by specific attributes. I am able to compare prices, qualities and sizes of specific hosting companies. That saves me from having to pick one and find that it didn’t fit my needs. Thank you Webhosting Geeks!

I have also found valuable information at their blog. It is full of information about how to avoid being scammed, how to keep unwanted malicious items to be uploaded to my website and other important items. It has helped me avoid some threats to my website. You should check it out. It could save you a few headaches.

I am amazed at how much energy some of my blogging friends have. Of course, they are young and know more about technology than I do so why should I be surprised?

Take my friend Drew. He is always thinking of ways to help people and how to make the world a better place. He is the one who takes the pictures for that little widget, The BenSpark Photo-A-Day, down there on my sidebar.

Drew and his wife, Alison created an event ‘Blogs, Brews and Belly Laughs’ at their local comedy club, the Speed of Thought Playhouse to unite bloggers while enjoying a few brews and crazy, fun comedy. What a terrific idea! A bunch of other people thought it was a terrific idea and had loads of fun. Here is a picture of Drew enjoying the evening full of live blogging and twittering. He was even broadcasting the whole thing!

On April 17, 2009 BenSpark.com in collaboration with Speed of Thought Playhouse present Blogs, Brews and Belly Laughs II: Laughing it up while raising money for Walking for 2nd Base!

Please stop by Drew’s blog to read more, join his Facebook group, make a donation to help Walking for 2nd Base (which is part of the Avon Walk For Breast Cancer Campaign) or to simply leave a comment.

Drew has tons of really cool prizes to give away, so you can be sure I’ll be attending to support this wonderful cause and to take responsibility! You can join in on the fun at 8:30 pm on Stickam April 17 2009.

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After a very enjoyable weekend full of sewing, food and football, I am back to doing my favorite thing. Playing on the Internet!

My top droppers for January were:
Theme lib dot com
Is 8 Enough
Beyond Feron
Sewing Mom Thanks sis!
i Walk u 2
Mumsy Little Miss.org
Photography by KML
New York Renovator
All Blogspot Templates
Natural Hawg

Thank you so much everyone. I hope I can repay your loyalty with lots of drops and comments. You can look at my drop list for the 50 blogs I drop on. If you are a regular dropper on my blog and I don’t have you on my list, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I will add you to my list. I am very persistent about leaving comments and hope to get to know you.