HTML CODE in comment area STILL WORKS

After much sleuthing, and getting nowhere, I called an expert in HTML coding...

the one

the  only

the one and only... Courtney (aka my daughter, Vancouver Mermaid)

Now, let me set the scene...

I'm no slouch at coding. In fact, me and precious (the one and only) took HTML coding together, eons ago. And, dare I say, I cottoned on pretty darned fast.

So then...

As I was checking out other like-minded A-Z Theme Revealers I decided I wanted to leave a Link Back (to my Blog) in my comments. So I looked back into my post archives and found the post I did on this very topic, years ago, for another A-Z Challenge when I was a co-host.

Here's where it gets interesting, so pay attention...

I opened a word document and proceeded to type the following code. 

Here it is... (zoom in if you want a really close look)

<a href=“https://pearsonreport.blogspot.com/”>PEARSON REPORT</a>

Can you spot THE PROBLEM?

It's not the coding - that part is correct - it's some of the characters.

Here it is again... with the CORRECTED characters... (zoom in)

<a href="https://pearsonreport.blogspot.com/">PEARSON REPORT</a>

Can you see the CHARACTER ISSUE... it's the quotation marks.

For some reason in my word document the quotation marks have little heads and tails, whereas the second HTML code has little marks that are the same at both ends of the URL tag with no curve to them, no little round ends. 

Courtney sent me this second HTML code and asked me to try it - it worked. When I used the first code (with the curvy quotations) a message would pop up saying, "Comment contains tags or attributes that are not allowed."

So weird. I mean really…

Yup, really weird. 

If you wish to leave a Link Back Tag to your blog in a comment you have to be mindful of the HTML code, AND THE CHARACTERS.

Below is the HTML code, copy it and paste it into a document - it will keep the correct characters. Then, add your information into the red and blue areas.

<a href="url">link text</a>

url is the address to your blog, located in your browser's address bar

link text is the wording that everyone will see and be able to click on

Remember, it has to be particular quotation marks. 

Use these  " "  not these  “ ”

Got it. Right? Right!

Okay, that's it. Now you know how to code a Link Back Tag. 

Question is...

Will you use it when leaving a comment so others can access your blog quickly?

A-Z Challenge 2024 Theme Reveal - Into The Hole

 Many miles and a lifetime ago I used to write.

I would write daily - photo prompt flash fiction. Enjoyed it. Sure, it was stressful - what with giving myself 15 minutes to write to a photo prompt I could not see until I opened it, but still I enjoyed it. In fact, I wrote 151 stories back to back - then life got crazy. 

So, this brings me to the question of giving it a go, again... you know, that A-Z thingy... I have missed it.

Yes, you read that right, I have missed the stress, the pressure, the deadlines. Okay, I lie. I don't miss any of that. 

Then what brings me to why I want to do the A-Z Challenge, again, you ask. 

Well, my life is a little different now. Loads of pressures are gone, I'm semi-retired, I'm in the right headspace, and most importantly I have always enjoyed the camaraderie of this writing/blogging community. Friendly, supportive, and good for lifting one's spirit. 

With that said (no stress, hahaha) you all have your work cut out for you if you drop by to read what I write. The lifting of my spirit might require lifting of actual spirits (a little imbibing joke) to make it through my ramblings. If you do, thanks, and consider yourself hugged. If not, no worries - as Chuck used to say, "There's no bad part." And, there really isn't. So take a hug either way.

Now comes the big reveal.

I've been fond of winging it. I'm older now and value the concept of staying well out in front of the running bulls - these days, however, I opt for sitting on a balcony looking down at those running bulls, trampling whatever stumbles before them. Egads, there's a visual. 

So, I will err on making this whole participating in the A-Z business less of a challenge and more of a "look Ma, I can still do it" sort of thing. Ma's gone, I don't have my cheering section, hence the spirit thing. Big long inhale. Slow long exhale. Life still goes on. Until it doesn't.

My theme will be...

THE ABYSS - LIFE ON THE EDGE.

I could tell you all about it here... but then I'd be done. What's the fun in that. So, until April I bid you all a safe remainder of March, and remember, "There's no bad part." So I've been told.

Joy and Happiness to you all,

PS I have posted an UPDATE to this REVEAL giving a little more context and insight to this theme.

Better LATE than NEVER…Lucy with FUR drops by...

Visit Write Brain Challenge to check out my latest free write piece, and the photo that inspired it. Thanks, Jenny.

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So….

You all having fun? 

Hey, am I late for the party?

First day is almost done. (Well, here in Western Canada anyway - some of you are already on Day 2… life just isn’t fair, eh?)

Well, as you can see I’m starting out this post with a link to my 2015 Goal site - you remember my goal, come on, say you do…

A recap: My 2015 Goal was to set TIME aside DAILY to free write. Well, so far, so good, it’s already Day One and it looks like I’m on a roll.  (Stop sniggering, you forget I’m a determined old gal when I set my mind to something.)

Here’s the lowdown on how things are going to work with this goal of mine…

Mid December:

I went through all my photos and selected 365 of them to live on my desktop in a folder aptly named ‘365 pics’ - oh clever me!

And now:

Each day - at some point - can’t say exactly when - I will set my iPhone timer to 15 minutes.

I will then open iPages and get a page ready.

I will then open the ‘365 pics’ folder and randomly select a photo. (I have chosen not to see the photos as pictures in the folder thereby creating the element of surprise.)

Once the picture is open I will click the timer and let my fingers go.

Since I am using my own photos this will eliminate TIME doing a daily photo search. (Not that any of you are safe from me pilfering a pic or two, ask Bushman, he knows all about my sticky fingers.)

I think this will work out nicely. (Now, let’s see if I can type with my fingers crossed!)

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Today, I had the pleasure of having tea, and a brisk walk with a dear friend. He brought me over a basket of the most delicious treats.

So as to not make you totally jealous I’ll just show you one of the many…

Delicious Godiva Chocolate - the best for the best!

Now, tell me… aren’t I good stopping at just one?

(Well, one as of typing this - all bets are off after I post this.)

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Here are the things I’m looking forward to this year:

• finishing my renovations
• finishing the Game of Throne books
• learning to use my Crock-Pot (All Points Bulletin - send me recipes - please.)
• getting back into drawing (I really do miss my pencils.)
• take a life drawing class
• a road trip to enjoy the wineries in the Okanagan
• get into gardening (I did grow a tomato plant last year, go me!)
• attend the SIWC with more than good intentions
• participating in the A-Z Blogging Challenge (I missed it last year.)

And the number one thing I’m looking forward to doing this year…

is visiting your blogs. 

Okay… your turn, what are you looking forward to this year?

Cheers, Jenny

PS - Yet another wardrobe change, but, can you see who's hiding in the background?

And… a quick shout out to my very first Follower. (A real one, not family and friends).

Bruce - it's so awesome of you to stop by, with tUcKeR too, and leave a little sweetness behind - you rocked my first day of this New Year!