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I was sitting at my desk, ensnared in the kind of malaise that falls after six or more consecutive hours of browsing the internet, when the epiphany struck.

“Start a blog,” it said.

And no sooner did the idea arrive, than my fingers were recklessly typing “best blogs” into my google tool bar. Impatient, and filled with adrenaline, I quickly speed-read a few top-ten lists and guidelines for good blogs to see if there was anything I really needed to know. I stumbled upon some list written by some guy (apparently an expert in blog-writing) who claims the best blogs assert an expertise over a specific area of interest.

My reaction: Shit.

If there’s anything expert about me, it’s my expert ability to convince others of my authority on a topic which I know NOTHING about.

I briefly considered whether this was enough opposition to turn my attentions toward another outlet—like screenwriting or commenting on my friends’ facebook photos. I thought for a second, listened to the voice of intuition and discovered, No. I wasn’t discouraged! I soldiered on, now armed with a majorly entitled attitude. (Who does that nameless “blog-expert” think he is, anyway?)

So, needless to say, dear reader, this is not THAT kind of blog.

This is not the specialty wine shop where a handsome sommelier gazes you in the eyes while guiding you through the complexities of that delicate fume blanc you are gargling together. You will not leave with a hand-selected case of prize-winning wines.

This is Walmart. You can get your wine here, but also your tampons, your camouflaged hunting pants and, if you’re lucky, a copy of Troop Beverly Hills on sale in the bargain DVD bin. It’s the cornucopia of miscellany that you’ve come to depend on. This is the human condition. It’s 24 hours and it’s not all that glamorous.

So, come on in. Lift your face toward the glowing fluorescents and let us know if we can help you find what you were looking for.