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ScribeFire – First Impressions

I love blogging… I am sometimes random and lazy at it, but I really do love it. (If I spent less time reading other blogs and more working on the various blogs I run I might get more done.) Anywho –...

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ScribeFire – 24hrs up

This post is a follow-up to the initial post I did right after installing the Firefox plugin called ScribeFire. I must say – I love this firefox plugin. ScribeFire has really helped me breath new life...

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About – updated

I have just finished updating the “About” page here on SGB.  It was a little short before and really didn’t give much information. There are a few other reasons, which I covered on my personal blog,...

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Google Reader – Great tool

(Cross post from Jake’s Corner) One of the questions I get from time to time goes a bit like this: “Jake, where do you find this stuff?” That typically is a reference to a blog I linked to, news...

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16 Essential PC Applications for Bloggers

Over at ProBlogger, they have a well written article discussing 16 different applications that bloggers should use. Some I have used, some I have not, and some I prefer and alternative.  I wouldn’t say...

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Better Blogging

I believe being part of the blogging world means sharing.  I decided to do a post on how to blog better.  I have learned many things from my fellow bloggers out there.  Some have been from huge popular...

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Blogging Assistant Today

Since I am working on blogging today.  (Being that I am off of work for the whole week.)  I am working in my upstairs office. This has given me an assistant today.  He is an excellent foot warmer,...

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New blog

Welcome to Model Train Rookie! I have started this blog as I am going to be getting back into Model Railroading in the next few months.  I used to build model trains with my dad when I was a kid....

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200th Post on Olorinpc.com

Well, I was working on a draft of a new post and I noticed that I was at 199 posts. I figured I would put a quick note about that up. It is kind of neat actually. One way or another I have been having...

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Guest posts and contributing writers

There are now a couple of writers who have contributed posts to Epic Plains.  It seems like a good time to discuss why I am having others write for this blog and, if any readers are so inclined, how to...

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Review writing

Review writing can be a great way to build a writing portfolio and experience.  It is naturally a bit of a different beast than fiction writing and blog article writing, but can be enjoyable as well....

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A review of Jorge Luis Borges – The Sonnets

Ye, whose aspirings court the Muse of lays “Severest of those orders which belong Distinct and separate to Delphic song” Why shun the sonnet’s undulating maze? Or why its name, boast of Petrarcan days,...

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The Right Environment to Write

Writers create their best work when their environment is conducive to creativity and concentration. However, achieving the optimal writing environment can be challenging. If your workspace is too warm,...

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Dude – what happened to your other site?

If you have visited this site before, or one of my other sites (I will get to that shortly) you might notice some changes around Olorinpc.com.  I am currently in the process of redesigning and...

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