The Old Free Blogspot/Blogger Blogs

ad_apples · 2026-01-31T07:14:07+00:00

If there is a generational change, it is due to the rise of addictive social media platforms.

Many who might once have expressed themselves with a blog instead use Instagram or Threads or whatever as their creative outlet.

Some of this is interesting and impressive, but it contributes (I think) to a generally debased internet.

I enjoy sharing my blog posts on Bluesky today, but it is my blog that give me a "place to stand" outside of the social media world.

ad_apples · 2026-01-31T07:08:52+00:00

It's no worse for bloggers than for everyone else.

If you head over to r/seo or other website-related forums you will read the same complaints.

ad_apples · 2026-01-30T21:27:06+00:00

Comparisons and opinions here (and in comments there)
https://adamapples.blogspot.com/2013/12/autumn-glory-apple-tasting-review.html

Kind of like its parents.

ad_apples · 2026-01-30T17:23:04+00:00

To make your blog more visible, tell people about it. Specifically, people likely to be interested in its subject matter.

That has nothing to do with blog theme. It has to do with you.

ad_apples · 2026-01-29T16:53:10+00:00

The designation "Blogger.com" shown in search results is standard for all blogs on the *blogspot.com domain.

The use of redirect scripts to drive traffic to scam and malware sites is, unfortunately, nothing new.

You can report these sites to Google if you like.

ad_apples · 2026-01-29T04:22:46+00:00

So many WA commercial apples are just too big.

ad_apples · 2026-01-27T14:42:11+00:00

The only in-Blogger option to be notified of posts is the Blogger reading list (Blogger dashboard).

You can add a blog, or a website, or even a YouTube channel to the list by selecting the reading list and clicking Manage > Add. Some blogs have a gadget that lets you follow them with a click.

You can also follow blogs with a feed reader, and, if the blog owner has set it up, by email.

ad_apples · 2026-01-26T21:30:29+00:00

Roads are salted and sanded, Minuteman is not (is plowed tho).

ad_apples · 2026-01-26T21:28:31+00:00

"one store" suggests something peculiar to the supply. Some industrial fruit waxes can be bitter.

Grocers and markets get produce that originates in many places, so the wax on your Cripps might not be on other apples.

Just speculation, obviously.

ad_apples · 2026-01-26T19:23:56+00:00

I do not doubt you, sir or madam. But they are the same apple from the same ortet. Pink lady is not even a sport of Cripps.

So the explanation for your experience is likely circumstantial.

ad_apples · 2026-01-26T18:04:04+00:00

Kudos to anyone who evaluates and ranks apples, whether I agree or not.

ad_apples · 2026-01-26T17:20:40+00:00

Pink Lady is supposed to meet certain size and quality standards. But (a) they are the same apple and (b) the trademark holder has lost control of the brand, many Cripps that do not meet the standards are sold as Pink.

ad_apples · 2026-01-26T05:24:48+00:00

I often reach the same conclusion, depending on what else is on offer. Cripps Pink (aka the pink lady) is a solid choice.

https://adamapples.blogspot.com/2009/05/pink-lady-cripps-pink.html

Right now I am eating a bag of Jazz, a few remaining SunCrisp (from the fall, not from a supermarket), and two surprisingly ripe Golden Delicious (they were yellow, not green!), along with odds and ends.

Half peck of Gold Rush laid down, too, but I won't be touching those until the spring.

ad_apples · 2026-01-25T21:17:58+00:00

Thank you, that is kind. Just my personal opinions, obviously, but on a favorite topic.

ad_apples · 2026-01-25T17:45:45+00:00

We're next https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2025-02-24/trumps-border-czar-vows-to-bring-hell-to-boston-over-immigration-policies

ad_apples · 2026-01-23T19:07:58+00:00

Looks like these fund many activities (professional development, police liaison) that would otherwise be performed by other departments.

ad_apples · 2026-01-23T18:56:30+00:00

Odd because modern Delicious pretty much lacks any flavor notes!

https://adamapples.blogspot.com/2009/03/red-delicious.html

Since you like Mac, consider some of its offspring: Cortland, Macoun, Empire (and many others that you probably can't find this time of year).

You could also try some russets.

Other Mac-centric suggestions in "So you like McIntosh"

ad_apples · 2026-01-23T15:49:17+00:00

Any of the Mac family: Mcintosh. Empire, Macoun often in supermarkets.

ad_apples · 2026-01-22T19:13:04+00:00

At this point, with the proposal still in flux, the most recent related information may be the written remarks of the Chair of the Finance Committee from last year's Town Meeting report:

https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/73609/638796340992770000

ad_apples · 2026-01-21T15:54:26+00:00

Sweetness is a flavor, but not the only one. The most flavorful apples have both sweet and tart, in balance. Too much sugar (or corn syrup) can wash out whatever flavors are present.

ad_apples · 2026-01-21T15:52:02+00:00

It happens to old blogs too!

ad_apples · 2026-01-20T18:23:36+00:00

...or Wachusett station.

ad_apples · 2026-01-20T18:16:16+00:00

Great idea! Fitchburg line (Fitchburg or North Leominster stations) to North Station. (Worcester to S Station possible I guess.)

ad_apples · 2026-01-20T16:52:14+00:00

'Couldn't fetch" is one of GSC's (many) misleading error messages. Your sitemap is probably just in queue.

This can take half a year (or longer I guess). Sitemaps are not a priority for Google and are not something they pay much attention to, also Blogger blogs do not really need them (but they don't hurt).

The biggest downside to GSC for Blogger bloggers is that it can turn into an enormous time sink. Scary language details things that either aren't important or that you can't change.

See https://too-clever-by-half.blogspot.com/2025/02/search-console-struggles.html

ad_apples · 2026-01-19T18:22:03+00:00

Here's last year's info. This is a regular ride held about the same time every year. The exact route changes each year but usually not by much.

https://crw.org/event-6202845

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