Hello world

I'll begin with the obligatory "I'm starting a blog" post. It's an accountability measure to embarrass myself into posting something substantive in the near future. I'm not the indulgent type and I rarely crave attention, but I do like good conversation and debate. Expect plenty of politics, as it is my first love. Also expect, as John Hodgman might put it (if he weren't funny), matters culinary, matters comedic, sporting matters, matters musical and cinematic, California matters and a thing or two about technology.

Also, please comment.