Category Archives: Blogging advice

Whoa. Seven chapters in already? Must be a stroke.

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Ron Giesecke

I’ve spent considerable time on this blog, not only writing a fulsome, scurvy heap of odd things, like this long-form essay about Billy Squier’s meteoric fall from musical grace, and use it basically try to foment discord, distrust, and division … Continue reading →

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Okay, maybe even quality’s going to bite the bullet today

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

The best laid plans . . .

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Today

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

Blogging is going to be schitzo. A matter of getting the observational tripe in between breaks. So you’re spared the magnum opii of nonsense for now. And especially made-up Latin plurals.

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Clarification about my “lower standards”

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

Before I make that sound like I’m insulting anyone, I’m not.  And I worry about that, since, sometimes I am aware that my adjectives and adverbs with regards to the “locals” around here has that slight tinge of . . … Continue reading →

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Dear Commenters–new and improved LOWER standards

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

I’m hoping to offset the “extra step” of annoyance that prevents many of you from commenting. I’ve loosened the restrictions on commenting.  You are not required to fill out your email now.  Just give me some idea of who you … Continue reading →

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By the way, TODAY is my 1st blog birthday 

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

One year ago today, I hit the “submit” button on my very first blog post, Into the Void.  At that moment, I had every intent of posting every day.  I did not.  I had fits and turns, manic moments of … Continue reading →

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WordPress REALLY LIKES this trout pic

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

I submit to you, the following picture: This is a picture of the Onchorynchis Mykiss Stonei–the McCloud River Rainbow trout. Taken on my April 25th jaunt up the hill. Go ahead. Click on it.  It’s a cool pic. It has … Continue reading →

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Blogging my spam comments on purpose

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

First of all, I’m giving Tony Burgess a hat tip for giving me this idea.  He didn’t exactly say “hey, it’d be a cool idea to lay about and vociferate about the oatmeal filler in your Askimet comments filter,” but … Continue reading →

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Friday ruminations 

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

One of the difficult decisions about posting new blog posts on top of others is whether or not to bury perfectly good posts under ones like this, that have zero caloric value. The reason is plain. I’d like for a … Continue reading →

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Vlogging

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Ron Giesecke

Or, known as “video blogging.”  I’ve decided that, at times, instead of writing down the epic rant I hear in my head, I’m going to Vlog it instead. The only problem with this is the prohibitive nature of time.  I … Continue reading →

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