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“Error establishing a database connection” when installing Wordpress on OS X

This drove me nuts for a few days. I’ve been trying to set up a test environment on my desktop so that I can work through website iterations without fouling up this site. I walked through all the tutorials out there, but just could not get my Wordpress install to work.

Username, password, hostname were double and triple checked.

It turns out, that when I was installing MySQL on my computer (following the official instructions, which are just fine), I set up a UNIX socket. When I was setting up phpMyAdmin it explicitly asked for the socket… but Wordpress doesn’t, so it had never occurred to me to enter it.

You should enter it.

It’s for my local camera club, btw. Look for a new page some time into the new year.

Thanks to everyone who came out Friday night

My little part of the the show was a great success. I think roughly 1/3 of the guests who visited were with me, so good job guys! I know Stephanie had a great time, too.

In other news, I was approached by the library curator. She liked my work and suggested that I submit my portfolio for a solo show. I’ve got a little over 1 month to prepare, so I’m going to get right on that.

Come see my exhibit Friday!

I’m showing three images with the Richmond Focus Camera Club tomorrow night (Friday, December 3) at the Richmond Main Library, Gelman Room. First Friday is going on that night, so I figure most of you will be out and about. The reception lasts from 7-9PM. I hope some folks can make it out to say hi to me!

Location: Richmond Main Library Gelman Room 101 East Franklin Street Richmond, VA

Time: 7-9PM

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