Let’s be honest… driving traffic feels like trying to run uphill on a muddy slope… you slip, you slide, you try another tactic that someone swore by on a blog.
Yet somehow, my friend Matt’s new creation steps in like a dependable ally… steady, unassuming, and exactly what you need when the road gets rough.
Ever thought about those almost dreamlike, tropical places?
You know, where coconuts just fall off trees, and mangoes seem to grow wild… but oddly, humans in these paradises seem to find every excuse to fight with each other.
Second Copy has come to my rescue countless times, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this incredible software.
But first let me take you back to the beginning…
Have you ever had a computer fail you, taking all of your working files with it?
It’s the stuff of nightmares, and I’ve lived it.
On November 20, 1986, this Oster Kitchen Center by Sunbeam came home with me from the Zellers store that used to be at the 5 Points Mall here in Oshawa, Ontario.
Wow… some days that feels like yesterday.
In today’s relentless digital world, even a short pause can feel like a setback …especially when shifting algorithms affect our visibility and income.
But sometimes, forced downtime brings a hidden benefit…
Yes, I do realize that this is considered a poor-mans meal… though it is one of my favourite meals.
This was always such a favourite for me that I would always volunteer to do the pounding of the steaks.
Ingredients
For those of you who’ve known me for a long time, I’m sure that you’re already aware of my passion for genealogy, and that I’ve been researching my lineage for years now.
Google has started blocking viewers from YouTube videos if they use a desktop or laptop and are NOT logged into a Gmail account.
Most mobile devices use Gmail accounts, so mobile users might not notice this issue. But here’s the clincher: website visitors often leave a page if it doesn’t load quickly.
As a long-time blogger, I’ve experienced the highs and lows of Google’s ever-evolving search algorithms.
One of my most popular posts, titled “What Animal Eats Impatiens Only?“, has been a summer favourite among my readers.
Yes, I do believe that Canada IS on the brink of economic collapse and here we are, just letting it happen.
Though I must admit, I felt a bit relieved after watching Pastor Mark Hughes’ sermon titled “Money, Money, Money – Pt. 1 Bringing Home the Bacon.”