What HTML Coding Has Taught Me Thus Far — a poem
What my success with HTML coding
has taught me thus far is I could probably
still be a brain surgeon or an astronaut
or an equestrienne or a master boat builder,
or a Michelangelo of childrens’ face painting.
HTML code — I am so whooping your butt!
(end of deep and enigmatic poem)
If you or someone you love is a poet, please feel free to hop on board Jingle’s Thursday Poetry Rally train. It’s a blast!
Yes, it’s still Wednesday here as I post this, but it’s Thursday in Australia.
And Australia rocks! Can’t wait for my maiden voyage there.
How ’bout you? Have any experience whooping the butt of HTML code?
Posted with love,
by Jannie
xoxoxoo
P.S. Kelly’s face was painted by a gal who does that kind of stuff for a living.
On 28 July 2010 at 4:08 pm sheila said,
LOVE that painting!
ANd yes, yes I have kicked HTML butt before. It’s hard…but when it happens it’s frickin awesome!
On 28 July 2010 at 4:09 pm sheila said,
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo I was #1? Holy crap! lol. That’s a total first for me in all these years!
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On 28 July 2010 at 4:13 pm Jingle said,
short, compact, and powerful poem,
thanks for adding a gem to my Rally…
you rock,
your poetry rocks!
xoxox
On 28 July 2010 at 4:14 pm Jingle said,
I linked you in,
visit and comment for a minimum 18 poets from my participants list, many are NEw to you, let me know after you are done…
have fun, beautiful and lovely friend.
u move my heart.
On 28 July 2010 at 4:37 pm Talon said,
HMTL terrifies me. There. I’ve admitted it. Of course, I can’t say I’ve actuallly done anything to help me get over my fear – like actually seeing what the heck it is, but fear is irrational, right?
Kelly makes the sweetest butterfly EVER!
Talon´s last blog ..Thunder and Moonlight
On 28 July 2010 at 5:01 pm Alexandra the Tsaritsa said,
Is that airbrush? My dad, the artist, used to do face painting at all the neighborhood events and he was awesome. Butterflies and Spider Man were always the most popular looks.
HTML is so hard! I can’t wrap my head around code, but I do know how to post a link. That’s good, right?
Awesome poem! I like the daily poems.
On 28 July 2010 at 5:12 pm SuziCate said,
Gosh, I’m so proud of you…HTML is still whooping my butt! If you have mastered it, I’d say you are brain surgeon material, to be one that is, not have them work on you!
SuziCate´s last blog ..Climbing Crabtree Falls
On 28 July 2010 at 5:38 pm Tess The Bold Life said,
No Jannie, you’re my html hero…and the butterfly how lovely…xo
Tess The Bold Life´s last blog ..Why Is Life Good
On 28 July 2010 at 6:04 pm Alice Audrey said,
I so totally love this poem. I’ve still got a long way to go, but I’ve learned so much HTML in the last couple of years. Learned even more a few weeks ago and I’m working on still more.
BTW, I love the changes in the button for me. It’s much easier to see the bunny tails.
On 28 July 2010 at 6:05 pm Alice Audrey said,
ps. Almost forgot to mention that Kelly’s butterfly is marvelous, but no where near as cute as she is.
On 28 July 2010 at 6:16 pm Patricia said,
lovely butterfly and there is a fellow at Woodland Park zoo who makes his living doing face painting too..
I leave html to Geek Girl…or IT Girl…she finds it fun and easy peezy too!
On 28 July 2010 at 7:56 pm Liara Covert said,
You are such an inspiring trooper!For anyone unaware of or uninterested in the complexity of HTML coding, its nice to know lots of people love to work with it!
Liara Covert´s last blog ..Mindfulness serves you
On 28 July 2010 at 9:03 pm Jannie said,
Dearest Sheila — I don’t think I’ve EVER been first commenter over at your place. Yay — kick that code’s butt and keep on kicking it! It CAN be done, I’ve learned.
Dearest Jingle, Oooo — thanks. I like being linked in to the rally. 18 poets? Piece of cake! Can’t wait to get reading them!! Whoo-hooo.
Dearest Talon — HTML scared me too, well, some of it still does. But I looked at a book, and some of it started making sense. And of course, there was a do-or-ie day when my site was acting crazy and something I used to do in a flash from my WP dashboard was not working, so I had to get right on in there are whoop some code butt. And that was my turning point!
Dearest Alexandra, Good question about the air brushing. I’ll have to ask my girl on that, see if she remembers. As I said above to Talon, HTML does make sense when you get to read the language. Knowing how to post a link is very very good, indeed! Take that skill and run with it.
Dearest SuziCate, well, I would not say that I’ve mastered HTML yet, but I’ve certainly come a looooong way with it! LOL on me being brain surgeon material, in the funny way.
I think of all those I’d most like to be an equestrienne, tho I’m not such a horse fan. Not that I don’t like horses, I’m more of a cat and small dog person.
Dearest Tess — ahhhh, thanks. And you are MY hero in so many ways. Like boldness. And love. And such. Well, I still have lots more on HTML to learn but I can do quite a lot that I never could before. Kim Woodbridge has helpeds a lot, and I’ve kind of flown on my own too.
Dearest Alice Audrey — looking at all these kind comments I fear I’ve led you all astray that I am an HTML MASTER. Not the case, really. But I, like you, have learned a lot. And ready to learn more to keep improving my blog and adding in some tricks and treats. Ah, thanks — yes, she had just turned her head and I got that sweet shot, my sweet little angel.
Dearest Patricia, Woodland Park Zoo — I like the way that rolls off the mind’s tongue. Must Google, sounds good. Yes, you and IT Girl are lucky to have each other! And I’m lucky to have you as a buddy. (P.S. No sorting did I do today, but back at it tomorrow.)
Dearest Liara, speaking of Australia… here’s one of my favrite residents of that fair land — You! Well, for me I’m not sure if “love” to work with it is accurate.
But some do love it, and it’s very impressive indeed how they conceive of it and make it all work. Amazing, really!
xxoxxoxooo
On 28 July 2010 at 9:16 pm vered | professional blogger said,
Yup, HTML is empowering!
On 28 July 2010 at 10:47 pm Daisy said,
I love the butterfly face picture, Jannie.
I usually lose the battle when I fight with HTML code. I’m glad you could be a victor. Hugs to you!
Daisy´s last blog ..Food From A to Z – Z is for Zagnuts and Zeros
On 28 July 2010 at 10:47 pm Wilma Ham said,
Yes I use very beginners HTML BUT if I am not careful it kicks my butt right back.
However I think you are awesome to do HTML when you have so many artistic genes. xox Wilma
Wilma Ham´s last blog ..She has no desires only goals
On 28 July 2010 at 11:26 pm Mama Zen said,
What HTML coding has taught me is not printable on this lovely, family friendly blog!
Mama Zen´s last blog ..Bonding Fail
On 29 July 2010 at 2:10 am Davina said,
No HTML for me. I can totally relate to Mama Zen’s comment, lol. You ARE a Michelangelo of childrens’ face painting. Great pic. She has such beautiful blue eyes.
On 29 July 2010 at 4:31 am SnaggleTooth said,
Some girls are really meant
to be beautiful butterflies
in their heart…
html- I used to write my own web pages over a dozen years ago before blogs exisited. Many of the free sites I had went belly up n nuked most of it tho- But the free page I made my Mom before she died is still there after 10 years!
SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Time Limit
On 29 July 2010 at 5:46 am desk49/Ellis Moore said,
No more any day of the week poetry thing will I do.
But back to you
So where will I start
on your post (look up) high
I found it way up there
above all of those 20 reply’s
after reading you post it seems
HTML code you did ask about
I played around with it some until
I wanted to cut my heart out
Mastering it quite easy you see
I got someone else, to do it for me
So I could get back to my poetry
One more line so I can make it rhyme
R.N.T.F.L.M.*.O.
Sorry the devil made me do it.
desk49/Ellis Moore´s last blog ..Thought-
On 29 July 2010 at 7:02 am Tony Single said,
HTML’s the very devil’s black magic, ain’t it? I wouldn’t be dabblin’ in that there sorcery if I was you! Away, evil code! Away with ye!
By the way, are you REALLY coming to Australia, or are you just saying that? I know a married couple who’d love to meet you!
On 29 July 2010 at 8:31 am Luisa Doraz said,
I do what I do and I do not venture out..like you.
I stick to the basics. Hope you are having a fun summer and you have many wonderful things to do to make you all smile…big time. 
On 29 July 2010 at 8:59 am Jannie said,
Dearest Vered, ooo ya! And I see a bit of CSS that needs attending to. The gravatars in these comments are hanging kind of low. easy peezy to fix. (I hope)
Dearest Daisy, hugs to you — for existing! I think I have my site mostly where I want it. For now,til I get more ideas in my head.
Dearest Wilma, did you consult “HTML For Dummies” ? Oh, thanks. And did you notice BB is so artistic?? I wonder what he plans to paint on that blank easel??
Dearest Mama Zen, I have certainly had thse moments of cursing at my computer over many thngs, HTML included. Family Friendly, oooo.
Dearest Davina — we must give her dad, Mister Davinci Jim, full credit for those gorgeous peepers whenst you spake of. And his mother. Yes, cute little peepers on her.
Dearest Snaggle, and some or us are swans in ducks clothing. Actually, as gorgeous as swans are, they can be nasty when it comes to vying for bread crumbs from ducks and turtles. How sweet you made a page for your mom. I bet she so much appreciated it.
Dearest Ellis/49, I do Jingle’s Rally once in a while, and G-Man’s 55 occasionally too, no pressure, low pressure. Rolling NOT on the floor laffing your assets off, I can relate! And now a verse.
Ahem…
Here is a verse.
Things could be a lot worse.
Ye are not a slacker.
Ye have hung some hard backer.
Dear Tony Single — or are you REALLY Tony Single — the Tony Single I know has a Trottersville gravatar.
Yes, I really will be off to Oz some day, but no plans for that trip. I have a couple gals in Brisbane I’ve been penpals with since 1994, be nice to meet up with them. And there is the wrasse at the Melbourne Acquarium I hope to meet before he joins the angels in HTLM heaven.
My Dearest Doraz who has battled the sun and surf of summer to catch up with us old blogging duddies…
Well, I whooped my site a bit here and there, nothing too major, but it seems a Grand Feat to me. 
Whoo-hooo. Yep, having fun. BB has me doing him up in style.
xoxoxoxoxo
On 29 July 2010 at 9:18 am Lynn said,
Heck no. I couldn’t even figure out to put that site meter on my blog and blogger is supposed to be super easy.
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On 29 July 2010 at 1:32 pm Lane Savant said,
You know that HTML code always rhymes,don’t you?
On 29 July 2010 at 1:41 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
HTML is way beyond most of us doddering bloggers.
We are lucking to remember how to turn our computers
on or off when they are asleep. I envy your courage in
tackling the technical side of blogging. You are certainly
correct in your self-assessment poetics. You could have
been a physicist, or lab geek, or engineer, or math teacher,
if you hadn’t met Big Jim, and birthed the most wonderful
bundle of pixiedom ever, and settled into a life of constant
construction turmoil and cyber flights of fancy.
I was in residence in Oz for 4 months in early 1977,
as an actor, and I loved it, and would have stayed, but
American actors can’t overstay their visitor’s visas.
Kelly’s pic reminds me of those shots of her on the
butterfly bench. I wonder how many of your many
Kellster images have the butterfly theme?
I agree with Jingle, lady–you move our hearts,
daily, weekly, and forever. You are like a organic
pace maker, zapping our own heart into spasms
of laughter, and tears of joy. I will buzz over, or
perhaps click, to Jingle’s and see what’s the dealio.
Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Science Update
On 29 July 2010 at 1:45 pm Glenn Buttkus said,
By the by blue bunny, or should we call you blue picasso dali haretist?
Your latest get up is very fetching. Do you paint still life stuff, karrits
and lettis, rattishes, and like that, or are you an abstract kind of
arteest? Probably, with your verve, you can do both!
Glenn Buttkus´s last blog ..Science Update
On 29 July 2010 at 3:01 pm Ana Goncalves said,
Jannie,
Wonderful to see the things you are enjoying.
Your pictures speak volumes.
I have returned from my volunteering week at Landmatters Permaculture Co-Op.
You can find more about it at my craft blog:
http://crafting-insights.blogspot.com
Have made many new friends on my journey, and helped others.
Much love
Happy Summer
Ana Goncalves´s last blog ..Evoking brilliance
On 29 July 2010 at 3:22 pm william said,
very nice pic dear xxx
william´s last blog ..DAILY POEM INN OF HAPPINESS PART 24
On 29 July 2010 at 3:46 pm Jannie said,
Oh Dearest Lynn, who needs a site meter, anyway??
I like how your blog loads nice and fast, and with the scents of coffee and pie!
Hello promising poet propper-upper who has lovingly linked me in your new organized plan. Thanks!!
Hello Dearest Lane, all those ones and zeroes crying out for heroes like you. Does it really all rhyme? I’ve never taken the time. To ascertain, or to engage my brain.
Dearest Glenn, my courage started as anger towards teh code, then one day I HAD to make it work, or my site would not. Jim lived in Oz for 6 months — in 1969 (I was 5!) He was 27 then. Yeah, Jingle’s thing is pretty cool. I participate once every 4 – weeks.
Dearest Glenn (again) Bb has only recently taken up painting. He says to check back in a day or so to see what he is inspired to paint!
Dearest Ana, I bet you inspired and were inspiring in that landmatters project. Oh boy-howdy — does land matter or what?! The whole thing about this lovely planet, and such. SO good to see you again!
Thanks, Dearest William!!
xoxoxoxoxo
On 29 July 2010 at 6:26 pm LL Cool Joe said,
What is HTML?
I wish I were a poet, but I’ll leave that to experts like you and just say what a cute photo that is!
LL Cool Joe´s last blog ..Wardrobe Wednesday -Getting ready for the good times
On 29 July 2010 at 9:30 pm dustus said,
I have epic battles with PHP. Ugh.
lol
On 29 July 2010 at 9:38 pm Lane Savant said,
It always starts out with and ends with ]
If that ain’t rhyme…
well…
then…
I guess it ain’t rhyme
On 29 July 2010 at 10:09 pm Jannie said,
Dearest LLCoolJoe, HTML stands for Hairy Tall Manly Libras. Very exclusive club of astrologically based geeks.
Ah, yes, she be very cute indeed my butterfly.
Dearest Dustus, yeah PHP — Painfully Hard Protocol, I think it means.
Dearest Lane my fine fine fellow I wonder if that will mess up this comment in any way? Here let’s try (strong this strong) and see what happens. Well, so much for me whooping it — I had to edit back out the tags ’cause it whooped my up comment.
xoxoxo
On 30 July 2010 at 2:15 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I am far from a programmer but I at least have a clue about html now. Whooping it, no? Dealing with it? Yes.
Kelly looks so cute!
Jeanne
P.S. Did Blue Bunny get that raspberry beret from the Prince song? Or the song by Prince who was formerly known as “The Artist Formerly Known As Prince” who was known before THAT as… umm… Prince???
On 30 July 2010 at 2:17 am Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Hmm. The raspberry beret seems to have special powers that have magically bolded my entire prior comment.
Jeanne
xoxo
P.S. Weaving any baskets lately?
On 30 July 2010 at 7:47 am rhino said,
cute picture!
On 30 July 2010 at 9:58 am Chris Edgar said,
When a virus came in and did “notty” things to my website, it was whoop or be whooped for me when it came to learning HTML code — and even some PHP! I love Blue Bunny’s new attire — it looks like, at least when it’s warm, he doesn’t wear much more.
On 30 July 2010 at 10:24 am Jannie said,
Dearest Jeanne, well so much for whooping its butt. To show off fo Lane Savant above I inserted the bold tags, then everything forward got bolded, and me less bold. 632 signatures now I see — gotta update the petition button. And Dearest Jeanne, BB bought some old Prince CDs at a yard sale, $1.00 for 5 CDSs and he totally flipped for that song. He still sings it incessantly. He ordered the beret from Nordstrom’s online! And so grrrrreat to see you again!!
Dearest Rhino — thanks! And why are you called rhino? You must be tough and run fast?
Dearest Chris Edgar, BB is not a fan of shirts, but he does run around in his jean shorts with his various hats. And once he donned his vampire cape to jump off the back of the sofa. Of course that ended up in a trip to ER — for me becasue he landed on my foot and fractured some bones. He’s only small, but packs a whallop!!
xoxxo
On 30 July 2010 at 11:21 am Jingle said,
excellent job!
Happy Friday!
you are sweet and kind to me,
God Bless you.
On 30 July 2010 at 12:26 pm Claudia said,
congrats – and so lovely
On 30 July 2010 at 1:58 pm Jannie said,
Hi Dearest Jingle, who me? Little ‘ol me? Why thank ya ma’am. I guess you like your soaring eagle button?
Hi Dearest Claudia. And thanks! But I think I actually whoop only a very miniscule portion of said HTML heinie.
On 30 July 2010 at 3:54 pm Sumon said,
It’s really a great post.
On 30 July 2010 at 8:43 pm Lane Savant said,
Well, phooey, Them were,t even real codes. Sic semper risibus mundi.
On 1 August 2010 at 9:18 am Jannie said,
Dearest Sumon, thanks!
Dearest Lane — yep, seems HTLM is still kicking my butt in a major way and I have a LOT left to learn about it.
xoxo
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On 4 August 2010 at 12:51 pm Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. nooooo .. that would stretch my brain too far .. I must show my Ma the picture of Kelly and her butterfly eyes ..
But I’ll come to Austin for some recuperation and an html lesson sometime! Raincheck for a future date .. or meet in Aus .. on our maiden voyage .. or I can show you round South Africa .. now that would be fun?!
See you .. byeeee .. Hilary
Hilary´s last blog ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it
On 6 August 2010 at 8:31 pm Jannie said,
Hi Hilary — when did you slip in there? Ahh, 3 days ago.
Yes, AUSTRALIA — our maiden voyages. Wait? You’ve been there before, right??
xxxooo
On 7 August 2010 at 12:26 am Hilary said,
Hi Jannie .. nope – my maiden voyage down under too – just been to southern Africa .. so the whole of Oz to explore .. ?! Happy weekend .. damp here! hugs across the big pond .. Hilary xoxo
Hilary´s last blog ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it
On 7 August 2010 at 8:09 am Jannie said,
Dearest Hilary! Ah, well, planning a trip in tandem might work out. When, oh, when?
Maybe I’ll scoot Kelly down there next year. Hey, you never know!!
xoxoxoxo
to Hilary
xoxoxoxo
On 7 August 2010 at 12:05 pm Hilary said,
Hey .. Kelly me and BB .. now that would be awesome .. not sure where you and Jim fit in??!! But yes .. I think you said 2 years time .. that sounds more like it for me ..
Bye bye deeery ones .. BB and Jannie Funsterland et al .. xxoxoxo Hilree
PS My mama came back today .. so that is good news .. not too brilliant – but ok! and pleased to be back ..
Hilary´s last blog ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it
On 7 August 2010 at 2:14 pm Jannie said,
deerist hilree, i afrayed my jannie probblee not geoing on baycashuns for a wile, butt she do taeks a trip in she minde very oftin.
iz jasmeen the sqwirrle back too wit the cat?/
me
BB
xoxoxox
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thanks a lot!
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On 18 August 2010 at 8:54 am Mia @ Finding Balance said,
I now, LOVE HTML. So nice is it that between that and CSS, someone has asked me to join them in a business venture using that knowledge. YES! (Then again, do I need anything else to do?)
Must have been away too long….Australia!?!??! Nice!
On 22 August 2010 at 4:33 pm anky0112 said,
amazing picture…
beautiful words…
And yeah HTML coding *phew*… but its fun…
On 22 August 2010 at 5:46 pm Jannie said,
Hi Ladies!! Thanks for popping in. So glad I didn’t miss your comments!!
xoxoxo
-- blue bunny bloging manigemints ltd. oxox
p.s. mutch smoochies to yoo.