Chimps Can Fly

Never say, “I didn’t have time to do it.” It’s a lazy excuse. You always have time. It’s much better to say, “I chose not to do it” or “I decided to do something different with my time instead.”

A user changed their WordPress Address (URL) under Settings > General and their site stopped working. Oops.

Thanks to the wp-config.php file’s flexibility we can prevent users from accidentally doing this again.

Just open up the wp-config.php file and add the following two lines (modifying with the correct URL, of course):

define('WP_SITEURL', 'http://www.bobpotter.ws');
define('WP_HOME', 'http://www.bobpotter.ws');

Once updated, the WordPress Address (URL) fields is not editable from within the control panel:

Note: Do not put a slash “/” at the end

via WordPress’ wp-config docs

I love the modern, illustrated maps designed and printed by Jen and Omar at These Are Things. I am considering buying a state map of Oregon, but after realizing there are no flags for any city in Southern Oregon (“The horror!”), I just had to write them a fun little note asking for a few changes.

Heya!

(This is a light hearted and fun “complaint” & definitely shouldn’t be interpreted as though I’m angry.)

Oh I can’t imagine how many “How come my city isn’t on my state map!” questions/comments you get, but…

I’m an Oregonian and you guys have no city representing Southern Oregon, but you have Gresham? Really?!

Ok, here’s the thing, I live in Medford which is the largest city south of Eugene. Medford is like Gresham or Salem; great places to live, but without the same kind of draw or character that Portland or Bend are known for. Obviously, with Salem being the capital, it must stay, but may I suggest the following?

What if instead of Gresham you add Ashland, which is just south of Medford (yes, remove Gresham entirely – no one will notice). That way a nice little flag is added at the southern end. Ashland is very well known and admired by many. It’s also home to the Shakespeare festival and Ashland Independent Film Festival which tens of thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands?) of people visit each year. Ashland could be likened to Bend or Portland, and, with it’s outdoors, beauty, and culture make it worthy of being added to your fine Oregon map.

Secondly, having lived in Hillsboro there is a soft spot in my heart for it, however, I think it should go. As a suggested replacement, a coastal town like Tillamook should be added. It’s up north and is where you can find the well known Tillamook cheese factory (they make delightful cheese curds). Plus, many love the Oregon coast for it’s character and numerous lighthouses.

I hope you’ll find my changes palatable and appropriate. With my suggested improvements, I’ve added no knew flags. Thus visual clutter has been kept to a minimum by simply repositioning them to other parts of the state where cities with noteworthy characteristics can be found. In fact, with Hillsboro and Gresham out of the way, Portland can feel mighty like a King again.

Thanks for reading and please let me know if (when) these changes have been made.

Bob
P.S. Remember, the customer is *always* right and I expect these changes to be made immediately. ;)

Make sure you check out the fine, illustrated maps at These Are Things.