What better time to begin a weblog than 00.20 on a Thursday, almost a year to the day since I arrived in New York City? This blog is intended purely as a waste of my time and should be of no use to me personally or professionally. As such, I am sure it cannot fail.

Therefore, as an opener, I will do the only thing neccessary — speak directly to my lone audience member, Mr William Levin, and thank him very much for his advice, expertise, help and patience in setting up this site. Thank you. pdb.