A Little Knowledge is a Dangerous Thing
Definition: A small amount of knowledge about a topic can make people falsely believe they are experts on that topic.
My apologies to any of my readers who recently may have tried to find my posts on my WordPress website.
I’m struggling through an awkward attempt with a new WordPress theme (for me) that promised to update the look and feel of my blog. I’d gotten bored with my original look. Please bear with me. The demonstration made it look easy. Just like professional figure skating.
A little knowledge had convinced me that I could handle any challenges with the help of the WordPress theme’s “happiness engineers.” They’re a cheerful enough group of helpers, but I eventually tired of them. Yesterday I came to know a particular HE better than my husband, since he and I spent most of the past two days glued to our screens, texting each other non-stop as he gamely tried to help me with my chosen theme. After hours of trial and a lot of error, I finally told him I thought it was hopeless. He quickly agreed. I was sure he’d give me an argument, but he actually agreed immediately to give me a refund. That was a big relief, but where to go now?
There is no going back to the old theme now since I don’t remember its name and there are hundreds of them. I’m pushing on, trying to keep my appetite for the new and sexy looking themes under control this time! My HE recommended that I go to the beginner’s choice of themes. I humbly agreed.
I’ve been trying one out in the last few hours. It’s not perfect, but it’s not chaos either, so I think I’ll settle.
To whomever it’s applicable, thank you for your patience while I dallied in tech overload land.
To be honest, the design will be a work in progress for a while. I might soon decide to try another one. I might find someone to help me! Thankfully, I’ve got the blogging part figured out, but the design elements are still not all that I want them to be! I will promise not to let the design elements stop me from blogging because that would completely defeat the purpose. Once again, thanks for your patience. I want you to stay nearby.
.
Hi Dianne,
I have been following your posts and really enjoying them. Thank you! However, I’ve missed seeing you at t’ai chi. Do you plan to come back to class when you’re in SB?
Audrey
Take heart, Dianne. It took me about 6 months to create my WordPress site and then to get it operational I needed the help of a web techie nephew and Jim Breen. Hang in there!
David Bazemore http://davidbazemore.com dbtrip@davidbazemore.com 805-895-3706
https://www.facebook.com/hppandpDB
David Bazemore http://davidbazemore.com dbtrip@davidbazemore.com 805-895-3706
https://www.facebook.com/hppandpDB
>
This one is way beyond my tech knowledge. Didn’t even know there were “themes” you used in your blog. I just enjoy reading them.
Thanks elaine!