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Three Things

By April 2, 201546 Comments

Hi all. Sorry for the silence this week. Three things to say/ask today:

1) Those of you who read Dinner: A Love Storyย might remember the introduction about my friend Lori. She was the first mom I ever talked to who was really weighed down by her family dinner situation and the fact that she hardly ever cooked homemade food for her kids. The conversation we had at a Jewish deli in midtown, and the week I spent as her โ€œdinner doulaโ€ pretty much launched the whole DALS operation. Well, in case youโ€™re wondering where Lori is today, you can hear for yourself in โ€œThe Dinner Dilemma,โ€ which is episode four ofย Real Simpleโ€˜s Labor of Love podcast. We had fun โ€” I encourage you to give it a listen.

2) So it only took me four years, but Iโ€™m finally sort of up to speed on Pinterest. Many of you have followed my main board โ€” Dinner: A Love Story Faves โ€” but now, Iโ€™m happy to report Iโ€™ve organized others boards, by season, by ingredient, birthdays, kid stuff. I even have one dedicated to nothing but Books, Books, Books. Iโ€™ve only pinned about half my posts, but Iโ€™m getting there. Thanks to everyone who has been on me for this. Next up: A DALS App. I promise, or as Abby would make me say, โ€œA mommy prommy.โ€

3) Lastly, to be filed under โ€œa nice problem,โ€ it appears the server Iโ€™ve been using for so many years is getting a little small for my traffic because at least once out of every three or four times I log on to this blog I get a message saying โ€œError Establishing Database Connection.โ€ I have a favor to ask you guys: Will you let me know if youโ€™ve gotten this message as well? And if so, has it prevented you from visiting? I find that I just have to refresh after about 15-30 seconds and itโ€™s back up, but I know thatโ€™s an eternity in Interweb time, so let me know what you think. If this hasnโ€™t been a problem for you, Iโ€™d like to know that as well. Iโ€™d really appreciate it. Thanks.

I know I said three things, but I had to just throw this in, too. Happy Holidays Everyone!

46 Comments

  • Avatar Awads says:

    No problems with your website from my end. Will be making both the matzoh lasagna AND the grilled leg of lamb from this site over the weekend! Now for a Sunday morning brunch ideaโ€ฆ.(overnight houseguests!)

  • Katie says:

    I havenโ€™t had a problem loading the site, although I usually only come on to read the new posts. Hooray for getting on Pinterest, I havenโ€™t taken the time to pin my own posts yet, but someday! (I always say Iโ€™ll do it in the winter when itโ€™s cold, but since I coach a winter sport I donโ€™t actually have any of that cold weather free time).

  • Cate says:

    looking forward to listening to the podcast whilst I do some cooking

  • Shay says:

    No problems loading your site for me! Love your posts and recipes, as usual. Pomegranate Pork Loin w/ Cabbage is on tap for dinner tonight, and Grandma Turanoโ€™s Meatballs are on heavy rotation here as well!

  • Avatar Kirstjen says:

    I have no trouble with the site loading. But I read the posts in a reader and only occasionally access the full site for recipes. Which, by the way, we are in the middle of moving. I had to pack my cookbook collection and kept only five books out to plan meals from during the move. Two of them are yours! They are that often used in our home. Thanks!

  • Avatar Wendy R. says:

    I havenโ€™t had any trouble accessing the site.

  • Avatar Julie says:

    I did get the โ€œError Establishing Database Connectionโ€ message just today, but I donโ€™t think Iโ€™ve ever had problems before.
    Thanks!

  • Avatar Megan J says:

    No problems accessing the site, though I will note that since the redesign itโ€™s kind of a nightmare on a mobile phone. Excited for the app!

  • The Prestigious School says:

    I am not surprised to learn that your blog was born from an act of helping a friend. That sincerity shines through every post.

    No trouble viewing pages so far.

  • Avatar Jodie says:

    Havenโ€™t had any issues with your site loading. Although you are in my โ€œFeedlyโ€ feed, and thatโ€™s where I read your posts, mostly. Not sure if that makes a difference.

  • Avatar Nikki says:

    Never had any problems with your website, ever! Love it!

  • Avatar Julie says:

    I check in a couple of times a week for new recipes and readings and Iโ€™ve never had any problems loading the page. Thanks for sharing!

  • Avatar Reynaul says:

    I havenโ€™t had a problem/received a message that says that.

  • Avatar Amy says:

    No problem at all loading your website!

  • Avatar Stephanie says:

    Iโ€™ve been reading the blog for a few years and have never had that problem, fortunately! Good luck with it!

  • Avatar Lourdes says:

    No problem with your site for me. I use feedly to read blog posts.

  • Kerry says:

    Iโ€™ve noticed that it takes a long time to load on my phone and the layoutโ€™s a bit wonky. No problems on the iPad though and no msg.

  • Avatar Deborah Hansen says:

    I havenโ€™t receiced the server error. Love your site snd books and โ€ฆ

  • Avatar Sylvia says:

    Jenny, I have had no problems getting your site to load. I check everyday to see what is new.

  • Emily says:

    I did have trouble getting to the site a couple days last week- same error message. Then tried again a minute later and it worked. Congrats on your over-trafficked server ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • Avatar Beth says:

    No issues with iPad. Just found the site a month ago and love it. Weโ€™re trying the Old School Chicken for Easter.

  • Millie | Add A Little says:

    Loved the podcast with Lori โ€“ so fun!

  • Avatar Carmen says:

    No problems from my end. I am connecting from Spain, euther directly or through Bloglovin and I have not ecperienced any misconnection. Thanks!

  • Avatar Erin says:

    I have never received that message or had a problem getting on to your site.

  • Avatar Julie says:

    Yay! Iโ€™m following you on pinterest now. I have not had any issues accessing your site. Thanks for all that you do!

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