Why should you read this blog?

You know, that's really an excellent question. There are millions of blogs out there, and I'm about to add yet another byte-munching, time-consuming (hopefully more so for me than for you) star into the constellation. So what makes THIS blog, out of the millions, worth your time and perhaps a few of your thoughts?

I think the fact that I really want to write a blog should mean something, although what, I'm still not sure. I maintain that every single person in this universe is unique (yes, even twins), so every perspective you ever encounter is unique. By this simple equation, what I have to say should present a unique view on the world, and my concern about finding a niche market should be solved.

But will this blog be interesting? Thought-provoking? Maybe I should take a couple lofty steps back... will it even be read? Some of that's up to me, some of that's up to you. I titled this blog "Knitting and 42" because knitting has really taken on a focal point in my life. I love shopping for yarns, choosing patterns, knitting while listening to NPR podcasts, and I hope to soon dabble in the art of handpainting yarn. (I'll be perfectly honest, spinning scares the hell out of me. It looks expensive and complicated and space-consuming, and knowing me, I'd impale myself on a spindle before ever producing something usable.)

But my life, as all are, is about more than just one thing, and it's certainly not my intention to step on the toes of those who have very successfully made their blogs (and their lives!) all about knitting. In addition to being an avid knitter, I run, cook, read, and study public policy. I believe that these five activities define who I am and how I approach life, and I hope that this will yield a blog that provides insights, thoughts, stories, bits of humor... saomething of the sort... that others find worthy of a few moments of their time. And perhaps, in reference to the indefatigable Douglas Adams, an approximation of the meaning of life.

So there you have it. Consider the star launched. Next step: a second post. Hopefully before the next Superbowl. Likely not before I get my Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Bean yarn. And then again, what are stars really but balls of flaming gas and hot air?