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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – January 2024

Published on Feb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 11 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

What can you spot in the darkness in this photo?

What Can You See In The Dark? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Would you like to be a part of Hugh’s Views And News in 2024? Plus, what exciting and positive things are happening in 2024 on Hugh’s Views And News. Read on for all the details.

2024: Exciting And Positive Things Happening On Hugh’s Views And News

Is this why you should always read the instruction manual first?

Flash Fiction – Red Or Yellow?

You’ll never guess who I found posing. What’s your best pose?

Strike A Pose! Who Or What Have You Captured A Pose Of? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Given the choice, who would you save?

Flash Fiction – The Time Traveller’s Husband

Are you doing everything you can to protect your blog? This is one security feature I recommend every blogger have. And it’s easy to set up.

Is Your Blog Safe? One Security Feature You Must Have

Do you have anything left over you’d like to offer others?

What’s Leftover In Your Life? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, partners. At some point, we all have one. The problem is, how do we know when we’ve found the right one?

True Stories: Confessions Of A Gay Man – Boyfriends

Have you witnessed any signs of new life?

What Signs Of New Life Have You Spotted Recently? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Are you fed up with getting anonymous comments on your blog posts? How to stop them. Plus, how easy is it for visitors to leave comments on your blog posts? You may be making it more difficult than you think.

Are You Getting ‘Anonymous’ Blog Comments? How To Stop Them.

Is there more to this drawing than meets the eye?

Are You Good At Drawing? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – December 2023

Published on Dec 31, 2023Jan 30, 2024 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 6 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

Do you like this tree as much as I do? Share some photos with me of some of your favourite festive trees.

Have You Seen A Festive Tree As Cool As This? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Performing these 7 jobs on your blog now will bring you and your blog excellent results in the New Year. Plus, are you planning to take a blogging break during December?

December Can Be Quiet In The Blogging World. 7 Essential, Easy Ways to Help Your Blog Through It

What, in your opinion, are the best festive colour combinations? Let me know in the comments section. Share a picture of your favourite festive colour combination.

What Are The Best Festive Colour Combinations? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Poetry is the hardest form of writing for me. Yet, this short Christmas poem is one of the first things I published on my blog. Why have I never written and published more poetry? What do you find the most difficult thing to write?

Footprints In The Snow – A Poem For Christmas

What’s hanging on your Christmas tree or decorating your home for a holiday you celebrate? Let me know in the comments section.

What’s Your Favourite And Oldest Christmas Tree Decorations? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

A Christmas message from me to you.

Merry Christmas: A Christmas And End Of Year Message From Hugh

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – November 2023

Published on Nov 30, 2023Nov 29, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 11 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

What’s your opinion about the object in this photo? Is it a work of art or something that needs to be trashed? Let me know in the comments section. Share a picture of something you consider a work of art that others would trash.

A Work Of Art Or Hideous? What’s Your Opinion On This Object? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

The old, abandoned house was full of life. Come on in and join them.

Flash Fiction – Flakes Of Life

If you use reusable blocks on WordPress, you may be wondering where WordPress has moved them. My post has all the details. Plus, I give my verdict on two new WordPress features you may like to try out.

Have You Discovered These Two New Excellent WordPress Features? And Where Have Reusable Blocks Gone?

There is always somebody, isn’t there? Somebody who knows I’m taking a photo. Can you spot them in this crowd? (Hint – You may need to zoom in to find them).

Can You Spot Who In This Crowd Knew I Was Taking A Photo? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Who would you wait for?

Flash Fiction – Waiting For Who?

Is this photo the right way up? What do you think? Let me know in the comments section. Share a picture of something you consider is baffling.

Have You Ever Taken A Photo While Standing On Your Head? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Were you experiencing this problem when leaving comments on blog posts? A fix is in place. Read on for more details.

Why I’m Delighted WordPress Has Fixed This Annoying Bug

The clue as to where I was when I saw this strange sight is in the photo.

What’s The Strangest Thing You’ve Seen On Thanksgiving Day? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Come aboard the ship that only docks on Black Friday. Will you be tempted by the bargains that await?

Flash Fiction – Black Friday

What’s your experience of dealing with WordPress? Are you experiencing problems with WordPress? Have you reported the problems to them? If not, why not? The 6 best ways to contact WordPress.

Exploring Multiple Avenues: How to Contact WordPress for Support: 6 Best Ways

Too early for November? Or is the time right? Let me know in the comments section. Share a picture of something you consider is too early.

What Kind Of Magic Or Trickery Is This In November? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – October 2023

Published on Oct 31, 2023Oct 30, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 10 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

What’s underground may one day control what’s overground. Where do your roots lie?

Flash Fiction – Roots

Where am I heading in this photo? Let me know what you think in the comments section.

Where Are You Going And How Are You Getting There? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Is the art of blogging commenting a dying art? Why do many bloggers feel they must leave short, non-engaging comments on every post they read? Two bloggers look into the world of blog commenting and ask some important questions. Join the discussions and have your say.

What Do You Feel About Blog Commenting? This Is What Two Bloggers Think

Are you experiencing any problems with leaving comments on WordPress or receiving email notifications of comments? This is what I’ve found out.

Experiencing Problems With Leaving Comments On WordPress? This Is What I Found. Read This Post Now

Does Your Shadow Look Like You? Let me know what your shadow last saw and how it felt in the comments section. Share a picture of your shadow if you have one.

Does Your Shadow Look Like You? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Is blogging making you feel guilty or stressing you out? Read this post now. Let’s make blogging fun again.

Stressed Or Feeling Guilty About Blogging? Please Read This Post. Let’s Keep Blogging Fun

What objects, colours and strange things do you see in the dark?

Nighttime Objects: What Do You See In The Dark? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Where do you go to buy books and feel welcomed? I’ve the perfect place.

Flash Fiction – Have You Heard Of Shaggy Pages?

Have you seen anything more strange than these Halloween creatures and objects?

What Strange Halloween Creatures And Objects Are These? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Who is the main character in this short story? You’re It! – Nobody knows what or who you are in the fog.

Scary, Frightening Halloween Tales: Are You It? Find Out With One Click.

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – September 2023

Published on Sep 30, 2023Sep 29, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

Did you catch these 10 blog posts that got everyone talking, discussing, and wondering? Maybe you were part of the conversation, but if not, jump in and share your thoughts!

This fiesta was ideal for a celebration, but was there a possibility of someone ruining it?

Flash Fiction Friday – Pride And Prejudices

Many types of comments exist, but what are the best ones to leave on other blogs? Is it no longer trendy to leave blog comments because readers only want information, not the community?

What Kind Of Comments Are The Best To Leave On Blog Posts?

Can you spot any other animals in this photo?

Can Anyone Else Spot A Rubber Duck, Squirrel, Dinosaur and Hummingbird? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Does this gate stop us from getting out or protect us from what’s on the other side?

Locked In Or Locked Out? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

What will you find if you go down to the woods?

Flash Fiction Friday – If You Go Down To The Woods

Are you doing enough to protect your blog from online threats? These four simple steps will help.

Is Your Blog Under Attack? Yes, It Is. 4 Easy Ways You Can Protect It

Can you guess what kind of creature is in this photo? Let me know what you think in the comments section.

What Kind Of Creature Is This? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Free to a good home – My grandmother’s quilt. Would you like to take it home?

Flash Fiction – My Grandmother’s Quilt

Don’t risk being fined for using copyrighted images or photos on your blog posts. Did you know WordPress offers users access to thousands of free pictures and photos for their blog posts? This is where and how to find them.

How To Find Free Photos And Images On WordPress: Why You Should Use Them.

Can you find anything older than what’s in my photograph? Let me know what it is in the comments section.

What’s The Oldest Thing You’ve Photographed? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – August 2023

Published on Aug 31, 2023Aug 31, 2023 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 10 blog posts got people talking, discussing and wondering. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

It’s been that kind of a summer for me. But what’s the weather been like in your part of the world?

What’s The Weather Like In Your Part Of The World? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Have you discovered these time-saving hidden blogging features on the posts’ page of your WordPress blog?

9 Hidden Useful Tools You May Not Know About On The Posts Page Of A WordPress Blog

How tall are you?

Can You Tell How Tall I am From This Photo? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Dealing with spam, spammers, and spambots can be a nightmare. Here’s how to remove them from following your blog and reduce the stress they cause.

How To Spot And Remove Spammers And Spambots From Your WordPress Blog

Have you had the chance to meet the parents of the bride?

Does Anyone Know The Parents Of The Bride? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Have you ever wondered how some bloggers insert images and photos into comments on WordPress? This post details how.

Is It Possible To Add Images And Photos To Comments On WordPress? Yes! Here’s How.

Why would or wouldn’t you like living here?

Would You Live Here? Why? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

How to save the final day of summer.

Flash Fiction Friday – The Final Breaths Of Summer

How friendly do you think your blog is?

Is Your Blog A Friendly Welcoming Place? This Is How Not To Run A Blog

Can you guess who’s been sleeping in my bed?

Who’s Been Sleeping In My Bed? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

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Did You Miss Any Of These? Monthly Round-Up – July 2023

Published on Jul 31, 2023Feb 18, 2024 by Hugh W. Roberts

These 11 blog posts got people talking, discussing and wondering. Were you one of them? If not, join the conversations and share your thoughts.

He’s in there somewhere and has the same name as me. Can you spot my Grandfather in the photograph from VE Day in May 1945?

Can You Spot My Grandfather In This Photo? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Reblogging has changed on WordPress. What’s changed and is it still safe to reblog?

Reblogging Has Changed On WordPress. But It Still Has Its Problems. What’s Changed?

Does the scratching sound coming from above you contain a warning?

Flash Fiction Friday – Messages From Above

Are you running out of media storage space on your blog? These 5 methods help create more storage space so you can continue to upload images and photos to your blog.

5 Things You Can Do To Free Up Media Space In Your Blog’s Media Library.

What’s the best way to spend a lazy summer’s day?

Lazy Summer Days #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Will telling his grandmother the truth get Bill into any trouble?

Flash Fiction Friday – Coming Out

If the WordPress theme you’re using has been retired, it’s probably the main reason why you’re experiencing problems with your blog. How to check if your blog’s theme has been retired and how and why you should change it.

WordPress Themes: Who Do You Blame For Your Blog Not Working Correctly?

Oh, dear! When was the last time you felt like this?

Do You Ever Have Days Like This? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

This is why having a rubber duck in the bathtub can save your life.

Flash Fiction Friday – How A Rubber Duck Saved My Life.

Are you a night owl or an early bird?

Is This What Nocturnal Creatures See? #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Was it only a dream you had last night? Or was it real?

Flash Fiction Friday – Was It Only A Dream?

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Thursday Doors – The October Door

Published on Oct 14, 2021Nov 17, 2025 by Hugh W. Roberts55 Comments

Warning: It’s not a good idea to respond to calls for help coming from behind doors that were made specially for the Halloween season.

Why? Well, when you read what happened to me recently upon responding to calls for help coming from behind the rather scruffy door in the image below, you’ll believe me.

Photo of a scruffy door in need of a lot of repairs. — The October Door

“HELP! GET ME OUT OF HERE. HELP!”

Those were the words I could hear coming from the other side of the October door.

With its light blue paint having almost peeled away and signs of having been kicked from the scuff marks along its bottom, the door looked unloved and old. People passed me and the door by without taking any notice. Was I the only one who could hear the calls for help?

I watched as the flap of the letterbox lifted and two eyes appeared. They looked shocked when they saw me.

“I’m trapped. Please, you need to get me out. Just turn the knob to the left, then to the right, and once more to the left, and the door will open. I’ll be truly grateful for your help. It’s jammed. I’ve been stuck in here for over forty years.”

As the flap closed, I questioned what I had just heard. Forty years? That should have told me not to open the door, but the writer inside me said this would make a great story.

“Hold on. I’m coming in. Step away from the door,” I announced, as I approached it.

“Left, right, and left again,” I muttered under my breath, as I tried the door knob. The door opened without any problems, but I hesitated before stepping into the black void that now faced me.

“Hello,” I called out, as I took my first step inside.

Nothing but silence met my ears. Even the world behind me seemed to go to sleep. I hesitated and wondered if I should take a step back; to maybe get some help?

“In here,” came a voice, “please help me.”

On my fifth step in, the door slammed behind me.

Turning, I ran towards it, but it wouldn’t open. I told myself not to panic and to feel for the door knob, but there wasn’t one. Then, I heard a terrifying sound from something behind me. I banged on the door hard with both hands, hoping that somebody on the other side would hear me.

“HELP! GET ME OUT OF HERE. HELP!”

As the sound behind me got nearer, I had a strange feeling that somebody on the other side of the door had heard me. Then I remembered that the door had a letterbox. I bent down and pulled open the flap. My eyes opened wide with shock.

I hadn’t expected to see myself staring back.

***

This week’s door is located in Llandeilo, South Wales, in the United Kingdom.

Have you ever come across a door that isn’t all it seems?

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Thursday Doors – The Tower Of The Ecliptic

Published on Aug 19, 2021Dec 29, 2025 by Hugh W. Roberts29 Comments

Although we’ve lived in Swansea in South Wales for the last five years, it always amazes me when we take a walk off the beaten track and come across something you had no idea was there.

This is the door to ‘The Tower Of The Ecliptic’.

Photo of a green door that has paint peeling off it and which has a porthole in it. — Door to The Tower Of The Ecliptic

And it’s on this building that you’ll find the door. Can you spot it and any other doors?

Photo of The Tower Of The Ecliptic in Swansea — The Tower Of The Ecliptic – Swansea

If you think of me standing in front of that door taking the photo, you’ll get an idea of how big this building is. How on earth have I managed to miss a big building like this in the city where I live?

What is The Tower Of The Ecliptic?

It’s an observatory that houses the largest telescope in Wales. Designed by architect Robin Campbell in 1989, the building opened in 1993 for the local astronomical society.

Sadly, in 2010, the building was closed to the public due to a disagreement with the Swansea City Council regarding the building’s rental terms. The Swansea Astronomical Society now holds regular observing sessions at the University College of Swansea. I’ve no idea if they took the telescope with them. Do you think they did?

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Advent Sunday – Have Any Of Your Christmas Decorations Come Out Yet?

Published on Nov 29, 2020Nov 17, 2025 by Hugh W. Roberts58 Comments

Ever since I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed Advent Sunday. It’s the day when the first few Christmas decorations start appearing around our house.

Although I tell myself that I’m not going to buy anymore Christmas decorations (because we have too many), I always end up buying something new every Christmas. Introducing this year’s buy