LaToya M. Davidson-Perez

Thanks to the suggestion of Joel and based on Kenrick’s pick I’ve changed my Blogger theme in addition to having updated some of the items on the site. That happened last night. Today I followed my gut regarding the rss feed validity and not being able to add a podcast page in the manner that I wanted. The short version is that I created our original rss for iTunes which uses their own code. I had to change it standard code. And so I did and now all is well. I would prefer to have a bit more control over the date and time display but I’m more happy that I got the problem fixed.

Now it’s finally goodbye to iWeb. I LOVE the software but don’t like the inability to make quick updates to my site from anywhere. It’s also goodbye to MobileMe. It’s really served as my yearly donation to Apple. But now that Kenrick and I are committed to ensuring we get out of debt and that means cutting most of the non-essentials. I’ve redirected my website URL to my about.me page and have turned off the auto-renewal on the MobileMe account. It feels good to be a bit more free and I’m excited about my new site and what I can do. I know that I’m not a part of the WordPress group but Google works for me. I’ve been in a pleasant mood thus far this week and I’m hoping that it continues!

Today’s dilemma, as there is always a dilemma with me, is that I’m trying to redo several things. First I decided to ensure that I no longer have to pay for web hosting. For the past four years I’ve paid $99 per year for hosting. That’s in addition to also paying for my MobileMe account. So each year I add $200 to my massive personal debt. While not a complete waste, I have been spending a great deal more than I should. On a whim, or by impulse, actually both, I decided to go with a new host only to today canceling the service only 3 days after starting it. I await my refund.

Despite considering WordPress I’m still clinging to yet another Google product, Blogger. They allow up to 10 ‘static’ pages, a lot more than I need but not enough for the easy fix to one of my dilemmas. I need a place for my writings to live that encourages me to put ‘pen to paper’ more often and to be able to quickly and easily compose. I’m considering adding another blog just for my writings and link to it or embed it in my existing blog. I’m also considering posting them on my blog and adding a static page that alphabetically lists and links to them. Yes, I know, I really I sound crazy or that this is all a bit unimportant but it is to me. I love order, functionality, etc. Continue reading “Website Blues” →

When my alarm went off at 7:30 this morning I was anxious to get out of bed. My motivation was because of the many things on my plate for today. Rather, I was ready to vacate the bed that I shared with the younger Perez. Let me explain. Last night, as we all got into our pjs Margaret suggested that she sleep in bed with me. To the outsider our sleeping arrangements may seem a bit precarious. Kenrick, who of course normally sleeps with me, sleeps with his daughters at their request and his desire. He so infrequently gets to be with them since splitting up with their mother that he drinks them in as much as he can when they are together. Each of the first two nights the threesome slept first in my now not so perfect guest bedroom on the full sized bed and then on a blow up full sized bed in my home office. It was only natural that night three would be different.

Prior to the girls’ arrival Kenrick had suggested that all four of us sleep in the master bedroom. Yeh, that wasn’t going to happen. I already don’t get enough sleep with just me and him in the bed, I wasn’t going to approve that suggestion. That’s what led to the alternate sleeping arrangements. The first night he was anxious to just be with his girls. It was quite a sight seeing all three crammed onto a full sized bed. I didn’t sleep well either if that’s any consolation was my thought. Each night thereafter sleeping arrangements were discussed. On night two Kenrick asked Margaret if she wanted to sleep with me. She flatly said no. I think we were all happy that night. At least, I was. Last night I was surprised at Margaret when, upon entering my room, she leaned on the bed and told me that she wanted to sleep with me. It’s hard not to enamored by the beautiful redhead. I remained quiet for a moment, hoping that she spoke in jest until her father came into the room and she announced her plans. Continue reading “A Stepmother I Am Not (Light at the End of the Tunnel)” →