ABOUT ME
Hello. To various folks I am Neat’nee, Mom, Grandma Neta, Gramma, Aunt Neta, Aunt Noni, Aunt Neno, and Aunt Neto (lots of varieties from little nieces and nephews). To some I’m more like “Didn’t you used to be my teacher?” or “Don’t I know you from someplace?” To you, perhaps, I am a Fellow Blogger. Not “fellow” like a male or a guy, but “fellow” like a companion or an adventurer. I would choose to be Grandma Blogger, and have you pull up a chair, my website before you, while I tell you of some days of yore. I have experienced life much differently than most of you. It was and is a good life. I hope to share nuggets of appreciation for those who have gone before me and those who come after me. By necessity you are among those who come after me and I will tell you of those who came before. Once upon a time in a little house on a prairie - oops, change that lest I commit plagiarism - and change that “house on the prairie” to “dugout on the prairie.” So my story begins...
There is an option to use the old classic version. When you click on post to add your text, click on the plus sign that appears and select classic; it will revert for your use.
You’re doing a better job of it than I am. It’s hard for old dogs to learn new tricks. I’ve become quite tech savvy during this whole pandemic, but anything that requires change is tough for me.
THAT BLOCK EDITOR!!!! 😡 I almost tossed my laptop out of the window..and then I saw it..the option to go back to the simple way things were..the “classic” editor…reminds me of classic coke..remember that? HAHAHA!!!
I did just dip my toe in but I found some things I like, so I’m going to stick with it for a while anyway. You are right about the Coke experiment. Of course, they didn’t intend it to be an experiment!
Sort of like the creative minds that turned a wheel into a car. Without the wheel we might never have had the car. But then we might have had a squaremobile! What’s a squaremobile? Don’t know but someone would have made one. 😀 One thing sure it would be stupid to laugh at the one who made the wheel, or ignore it because it was too traditional.
Forgiven.
Now I need to remember what for😀
Surely not for using
The block editor,
that needs to be
throw out of the door.
The block editor,
it stymied and blocked
my flow of thoughts,
For you sake,
I forgive it though.
Now was it
the block editor,
you asked
forgiveness for?
Yeah, go Mr. Poet. I had no say in imposing the block editor on thw unsuspecting clientele. Perhaps I should be forgiving toward the Word Press staff, 😀
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😀😀😀I tried block editor for the first time yesterday. Real pain in the rear. Not giving up yet but not thrilled.
I think it is ok when you write directly using the editor. Copy, paste from another place was a real hassle. Also not sure why all the useful tools are hidden behind menus.
I consider myself warned. I do like being able to change the font size and alignment in paragraphs, but searching for standard items is a pain. I could no longer highlight words to find number. That was important to me in certain challenges. Having a manual would be helpful.
Thank and thank you for sharing new blogging issues. I did something just now and I dont know how. I was commenting and the post and my comment have reblogged onto my blogging site, I will have to check I did not see a re-log link. Agree absolutely re forgiveness. All life long I Must learn.
Every time I use wordpress block I ask myself, why? It so much easier to write in blogspot and I still do but wanted to broaden my reading of others. 73 is really not the time to mess with anything that requires more then an hour to figure out but we aged ones are not use to giving up so I am still working in blocks. Love that I am not the only one frustrated.
My WP Theme was updated months ago to the block editor. Admittedly, it was terrible at first; however, it does become easier over time – as with all things brand new. And as with most changes there are things about it I like and others that I dislike. Wouldn’t it be grand to have the ability to design on our own, giggles!!
Yes, Oneta! I still miss the familiarity of the old version; however, I am adapting more & more to the new Block features. There are some limitations with it I do not like, but that’s okay too. I keep reminding myself that blogging is “suppose to be therapeutic” for me, giggles, and thereby I am more easily able to let-go of any frustrations ‘the change’ has created. Good luck to you!
I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
Sweet aroma 
There is an option to use the old classic version. When you click on post to add your text, click on the plus sign that appears and select classic; it will revert for your use.
Thank you. That sounds simple.
You’re doing a better job of it than I am. It’s hard for old dogs to learn new tricks. I’ve become quite tech savvy during this whole pandemic, but anything that requires change is tough for me.
Kathy, are you using the block editor?
I was until I realized I could go back to the old way. It took me too long to write my daily blog with the block editor.
I understand.
THAT BLOCK EDITOR!!!! 😡 I almost tossed my laptop out of the window..and then I saw it..the option to go back to the simple way things were..the “classic” editor…reminds me of classic coke..remember that? HAHAHA!!!
I did just dip my toe in but I found some things I like, so I’m going to stick with it for a while anyway. You are right about the Coke experiment. Of course, they didn’t intend it to be an experiment!
I’m sure they didn’t..but from then on “classic” took on a whole new extra meaning..kinda like OOOPS!
LOL
It’s interesting to think about..we were creative with very few “tools” or props ..the millennials (etc) are creative with a lot of them.
Sort of like the creative minds that turned a wheel into a car. Without the wheel we might never have had the car. But then we might have had a squaremobile! What’s a squaremobile? Don’t know but someone would have made one. 😀 One thing sure it would be stupid to laugh at the one who made the wheel, or ignore it because it was too traditional.
For sure!
That’s great; you are doing good😊
Thank you. Working on both, forgiveness and the block editor. 😀
Forgiven.
Now I need to remember what for😀
Surely not for using
The block editor,
that needs to be
throw out of the door.
The block editor,
it stymied and blocked
my flow of thoughts,
For you sake,
I forgive it though.
Now was it
the block editor,
you asked
forgiveness for?
Yeah, go Mr. Poet. I had no say in imposing the block editor on thw unsuspecting clientele. Perhaps I should be forgiving toward the Word Press staff, 😀
\
😀😀😀I tried block editor for the first time yesterday. Real pain in the rear. Not giving up yet but not thrilled.
I think it is ok when you write directly using the editor. Copy, paste from another place was a real hassle. Also not sure why all the useful tools are hidden behind menus.
I consider myself warned. I do like being able to change the font size and alignment in paragraphs, but searching for standard items is a pain. I could no longer highlight words to find number. That was important to me in certain challenges. Having a manual would be helpful.
Yes. I am still struggling. Can’t say yet that this is an improvement.
Better you than me— I reverted back to the traditional one I know
I’m suffering with doubts. I can do it! Be an overcomer.
Thank and thank you for sharing new blogging issues. I did something just now and I dont know how. I was commenting and the post and my comment have reblogged onto my blogging site, I will have to check I did not see a re-log link. Agree absolutely re forgiveness. All life long I Must learn.
It is encouraging to know others are frustrated. You know, misery loves company. 😀
Every time I use wordpress block I ask myself, why? It so much easier to write in blogspot and I still do but wanted to broaden my reading of others. 73 is really not the time to mess with anything that requires more then an hour to figure out but we aged ones are not use to giving up so I am still working in blocks. Love that I am not the only one frustrated.
I agree with all your points. We don’t learn if we don’t try. I’m back and forth right now. Sure want to know; not so sure I can do it, 😀
My WP Theme was updated months ago to the block editor. Admittedly, it was terrible at first; however, it does become easier over time – as with all things brand new. And as with most changes there are things about it I like and others that I dislike. Wouldn’t it be grand to have the ability to design on our own, giggles!!
Your blog shows a lot of the advantages that come with the block. You must feel good about it now.
Yes, Oneta! I still miss the familiarity of the old version; however, I am adapting more & more to the new Block features. There are some limitations with it I do not like, but that’s okay too. I keep reminding myself that blogging is “suppose to be therapeutic” for me, giggles, and thereby I am more easily able to let-go of any frustrations ‘the change’ has created. Good luck to you!
LOL