It seems like everyone has a blog these days. Whether it's the mom in Missouri griping about her kids or the college basketball fan who is ranting about his team's performance, millions of words are put out on the Internet everyday for people to read. While I could care less what somebody had for lunch or what B-list celebrity sighting they had at the mall, there is something intriguing about regular folks sharing their experiences. It might be some funny insight or that they're willing to put something in writing that most of us never would.

After resisting the temptation to start a blog, I've decided to jump in and join the masses. This blog won't focus on the tri-tip sandwich I had for lunch or the fact that my four-year-old Grace is printing her name (cheap plugs, I know). It will be tidbits about the performance-boating realm and everything connected to it.

When I recently mentioned my idea to my wife about writing a blog, she gave me a disapproving look that only comes from a spouse.

"You haven't even written your thank you notes from Christmas," she said. "How do you expect to have time to write a blog?"

She made an excellent point and that's why I would like to thank everyone who gave me a Christmas gift this past year. It was incredibly thoughtful. Now with the thank you notes taken care of, it's time to focus my writing energy on the blog.

Like most new bloggers, I want to do daily entries. Since I'm lucky to shave everyday, I don't think I'll be able to sit down and crank out some witty prose 365 days a year. Instead I'm going to take the easy route and do a few short updates every month. Some months more than others.

My goal with the blog isn't to spread rumors or rant about the industry. Rather, I see it as a way to expand on stories already in the magazine or share news that might not make the cut. Just like a column, it will allow me to inject some opinion into it.

In my first blog entry, I'm proclaiming my love for the new Toyota Tundra we've had as a project truck for the past seven months.

After having towed with Ford and Chevy trucks and sport utility vehicles the last several years, I was reluctant to believe that a Japanese automaker could produce a powerful full-size truck.

Oh, how wrong I was about the Tundra. The staff has already logged thousands of miles with the Limited edition, which features four full-size doors. It's hauled everything from Powerboat's photo boat to personal watercraft and performed every bit as well as its American counterparts.

While the first blog entry may appear that I'm shilling for Toyota, I'm just sharing my experiences about a darn good truck. Over the coming months, I'll share and dissect some reader letters and try to explain some of the behind-the-scenes decisions we make here at the magazine.

In case you're wondering where the blog will be, look no further than www.powerboatmag.com. Look for an icon on the front page and click through to the blog "Quartering Seas."

A couple of writers who have blogs have told me to have fun with it. Now if I can only get those thank you notes finished. Oh wait, I almost forgot, I just accomplished that on this page.