Welcome to the round up of posts this week on Smorgasbord that you might have missed.
I hope everyone is doing well and not to badly impacted by the winter storms across America and Europe… we don’t tend to get snow very often in our part of the Irish coast but it looks like we may well get hit tomorrow and then a freeze next week. I took the precaution of doing the weekly shop today instead of Monday and went early. By the time I was leaving at 10.00 the built up as a lot of others had the same idea.
Virus numbers seem to be coming down although not early enough here at the moment. We shall see if the March 5th lifting of restrictions will take place.
In the meantime as one of the five million people still choosing to use the Classic Editor.. I was furious when they updated the programme two days ago which now means adding two steps instead of one to inserting images, short links, centering text, bolding text, adding colour, and italics. Thankfully there are a few keyboard shortcuts for some, but otherwise you now have to click an up arrow to the editing icons instead of them being visible whilst you format the post. Pain in the butt and another move in my opinion to drive us into using the block editor.. underhand.
Of course unless you are a paid subscriber to WordPress you cannot access help in person. The irony is that if they could guarantee that I could retain the classic editor and keep the current format, I would be happy to pay them an annual subscription. I am sure that most of the other 5 million people still using the Classic Editor would probably be happy to do so.
The latest news from the forums is that they say, if the demand is still there after December 31st 2021, they will reconsider supporting it into 2022.
Whilst it might sound like I am an entrenched luddite, it is more down to the way I blog, which is several times a day. I appreciate that for many that is breaking the rules of blogging, but my vision was of a magazine style blog with varied topics and an effective book marketing platform. I am not going to throw the baby out with the bathwater, but if they keep mucking around with the functionality of the editor then I will be looking at making some changes.
I love doing this and it is frustrating when I can’t do it the way I want. Which incidentally was their grand opening mission statement.. ‘Your blog, Your Way.’
Anyway.. enough of the rant.
Thanks very much for keeping me motivated by your visits and comments… Also to the guests this week who are participating in the Breakfast Show specials and the Posts from the Archives.
The Breakfast Show with William Price King and Sally Cronin – Chart Hits 1962 – Part One
The Breakfast Show – 1960s Hits Part Two – Special Guests John W. Howell and Jennie Fitzkee
July 1986 – Rafting on the Guadaloupe
What’s in a Name? – Patrick – Love in a Time of War
What’s in a Name? – Martha The System Administrator
#1960s #Thriller – Paris Escapade by Ted Myers
#Fantasy #Adventure – Voyage of the Lanternfish by C. S. Boyack
Past Book Reviews 2020 – #Familysaga – The Memory by Judith Barrow
#PersonalPower #Standards by Toni Pike
#Finance – Reversal of Fortune by Sharon Marchisello
#Life – Nature’s Hideaway – Pond Party! – Observations by D.G. Kaye
#Writing D.G. Kaye, #Blogging Pete Springer, #Zucchini Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen
#Greece Eat Dessert First, Mairzy Doats by Elizabeth Gauffreau, #FlashFiction Janet Gogerty
#TVReview D.G. Kaye, #Mushrooms Carol Taylor, #Poetry Recap Colleen M. Chesebro
#WildDogs Patricia Furstenberg, #Tofu Jemima Pett, #SueVincent Carrot Ranch
Turning Back the Clock 2021 -Anti-Aging and The Hormone Factor
– #Cheetahs Patricia Furstenberg, #History Barbara Ann Mojica, #Nature Joyce Murphy
#Fantasy D.Wallace Peach, Fiona Tarr, #Comingofage Bette A. Stevens
Reviews #Family Christa Polkinhorn, #Shortstories Karen Ingalls, #Sc-fi Sandra J. Jackson
February 2nd 2021 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Wine Day and One Liners
Smorgasbord Laughter Lines Extra – February 2021 – Another Open Mic Night
Thank you very much for dropping in this week and for your support.. enjoy the weekend and I hope you will join me again next week..
Great week, Sally. Thanks for allowing me to be part of it. It was a treat to be with Jennie talking about the 60s. I so agree with you on the Classic Editor front. I like it because I can insert photos without a lot of hassle. I have tried “Block,” and it is not very satisfying. I do pay for my subscription and wonder why these dolts won’t just leave me the heck alone. Have a great week.
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Thank John and glad it is not just me… have a lovely week and always welcome over here..hugsx
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I hate Block editor.
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Seems to be the opinion of many John but not appreciated it would seem by WP.. I will certainly be curtailing my blogging if it does disappear in 2022 as there is really no viable alternative at the moment..Still we have 10 months and a lot can happen in that time..hugs
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WP is behaving like Amazon these days.
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Yup that is what being a monopoly and thinking they are the only game in town does…hugs
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Yup.
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A wonderful week of posts, Sally. Thanks again for sharing my book and review, and all these other fabulous posts. Once again, you’ve added to my kindle! 🙂
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Thanks Diana.. always love to hear that…enjoy your weekend.. hugsxx
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Thank you again Sally for the link to my zucchini dish! I’m making it again tonight!
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Pleasure Dorothy.. delicious.. hugsx
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Reblogged this on Pattys World and commented:
I won 125% agree with Sally’s rent! And great content here. Check it out. Thank you Sally for speaking well what many of us feel!
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Thanks Patty.. I am sure that your software takes a while to catch up with the updates and WP does not care about that.. I would give them a rollicking if I were you.. hugsx
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Thanks Sally for adding ‘Partners in Time’ to your roundup. x
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Delighted to Stevie.. enjoy the rest of the weekend..hugsx
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This has been a fantastic week, Sally. It’s a pleasure to have been a part of it and I am very grateful. Have a great weekend. Hugs
Reblogged on Improvisation – “The Art of Living”
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Thanks so much again William and love the new show.. thanks for sharing on Tumblr..hugsx
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I’m with you on classic editor, Sally over block. Great round and week!
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Thanks Denise… will need a rethink to keep the things that are manageable when the dreaded day arrives..hugs
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Agreat summary of another wonderful week! Thank you, Sally! Now you are allowed to enjoy the weekend! Lol Michael
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Thanks very much Michael… enjoy your weekend too..hugsx
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Reblogged this on The Write Stuff and commented:
It’s that time again, folks! Sally Cronin’s Smorgasbord Weekly Round-Up! And what a great week it was, too. (Anyone besides me old enough to remember the TV show “That Was The Week That Was?” I always think of that when sharing Sally’s round-up with you. 😀 )
I know you’ll enjoy checking this one out and passing it along, too. Thanks, and as always, thank you Sally for rockin’ through another week! You’re the best! 🙂
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Thanks so much Marcia for the wonderful intro again this week…so pleased you enjoy the weekly recap…the support is so appreciated..♥
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I look forward to it every week, Sally, and I’m happy to pass it along! 🙂
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Thanks again Marcia.. you keep me motivated..♥
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Great week, Sally, with too much for me to mention in one comment. But I do have to say that I LOVE that photo of John W. Howell! 😀 (Lookin’ good there, John! 😀 )
Thanks for a great recap! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Marcia, quite the dapper young man and still is ♥♥
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I agree! 😀
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Another wonderful week, Sally. You sure know how to elicit smiles, warm fuzzy feelings, and enormous goodwill. Thank you for being beautiful YOU. 💗
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Thanks Gwen, delighted you enjoyed the fun…and for the lovely comment.♥
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What a wonderful week, Sally. Toni x
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Thanks very much Toni.. hugsx
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Arg Sal. You know I’m with you on all that classic editor shyte. Who has time to play with blocks lol. It’s all about the greed. And upgrading technology. They don’t want to have to keep making code updates for an older system. 😦
On the flipside, thanks for another fun filled, star laden week. ❤
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Driving me nuts the last couple of days and all I got when I asked about the plans was if I wanted to keep the Classic Editor I should get the business plan and get the plug in!! Anyway.. glad you enjoyed the week.. finding workarounds to get all those shortlinks done without tearing my hair out lol… ♥♥
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You are warrior woman, so of course you’ll find a workaround. Also, don’t forget this is a nasty mercury retrograde – loves to twist with technology! I’ve had my share of issues and the hits keep coming, lol. Anyway, it’s here til the 21st, so hang on to your hat. ❤
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The upside it has sparked off a few brain cells that were nodding off and rejuvenated certain expletives ♥♥
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Lol, my favorite pain relief ❤ it just feels better. ❤
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Amazing isn’t it lol ♥♥
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I don’t mind updates, but the block editor is an abomination. Perhaps making something new that worked like the classic editor would have been a better idea. Honored to make the roundup.
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Thanks Craig.. I have been around computers since the 80s and can work around most things but why do they have to take away functionality when something is working perfectly well as it is.. I guess justifying their salaries as programmers. Anyway..delighted to have you over..x
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Good stuff as always, Sally. I like the series with the guest memories on The Breakfast Club. I think my favorite video of the week was the ninety-six-year dancer—a regular Betty White.
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Thank you Pete and look forward to sharing your memories when we get to the decade you enjoyed the most.. and yes that dancer was an inspiration to us all…have a good week..x
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Great roundup, Sally. Sorry for your blogging woes.
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Thanks very much Staci.. have a good week..hugs
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Change is never easy, Sally. I don’t see what was so wrong with WordPress that they felt the need to change it, but what do I know? Great week and great lineup!
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There are about 5 million still on Classic Editor..I for one would be happy to pay to stay on it..50 dollars a year.. or so which is about their cheapest plan. Even if only half that 5 million too up that offer it would be 125million a year on their bottom line. it would make business sense to me.. xx
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Wow, that’s quite a lineup! I forced myself to use Block and now I find it easy enough. I don’t know if I could go back to the classic. They do keep changing things up though and expect us to use the new links to get things done. I pay plenty too. I hope they don’t change things too much in the future to confuse me even more. Sigh! Thanks for the lovely post Round-up! Stay safe and well. God Bless! 🤗 😘 🥰
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I think it is great if you like the block editor but for me the classic style suits the format that I have established for some of the regular features better. As I mentioned in another comment, I would be very happy to pay to stay with the classic, and considering there are 5million others who feel the same from a business perspective they should look at the bottom line..hugsx♥
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What an excellent week, Sally. Thank you.
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Thanks very much Wendy..hugsx
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Another great week, Sally!
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Thanks very much Joan… enjoy your week..hugs
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