Daryl's introduction

Being the first member of the editorial staff to introduce himself, my excitement is only rivaled by the intense pressure I feel to adequately (and appropriately) demonstrate the great magnitude of this position. As our readership burgeons, I comprehend the huge undertaking of presenting informative, witty (though factually accurate), and ultimately uber-important information regarding the office supply world to masses in a format that is both unpretentious and accessible. I consider it nothing short of a great honor to be selected for such a touted position.

As the Associate Editor for Technical Minutia, my responsibilities are great and my burden is heavy: my solemn goal is to address the slight, perhaps even trivial or insignificant, differences in office supply products and lingo that could, potentially, catalyze into momumental disparaties in office supply usage and product outcome, if not properly understood. Some of our more uninformed readers might scoff at such frivolties; however, as I have always firmly believed, while the devil may be in the details, so may also be our office supply salvation. Coming to a sober understanding of the simplest of differences between office supplies might be your first step to one of the greatest journeys of enlightenment and discovery you will ever take.

I have only one remaining question: Are you ready?

Kelly Davis

I would like to thank Donnie Davis for appointing me to the editorial board for premium office supplies. I have a bachelor in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech. When i began my first job at a medium-sized civil engineering firm, i got my first exposure to office supplies. During this time, i also obtained the highest honor in my Taekwando pursuits (9th degree black belt). Although my title was never official (for liability reasons), i was appointed the undercover security agent for the office.

My passion for office supplies merged with my ITF oath to "be a champion of justice and freedom," and to "build a better and peaceful world" in an amazing way. I had gotten up from my desk and walked into the common room in my office to bind some 24"x36" construction documents with a Staplex HD Thick Gauge Heavy Duty Manual Stapler, when an arguement developed between two members of the surveying department. Tensions were high, threats were issued, and before i knew it, i had snatched the Staplex HD Stapler, and readied my body and mind for action. Luckily, the situation de-esculated; but my passion had been born. I would fulfill my oath by mastering the subtle weapons of corporate america.



Since then, i have dedicated myself to both to creating the subtle offspring of Taekwondo (known as "Tae-supply") necessary to fulfill my mission, and rigerously testing mechanical properties of all office supplies to find the optimum weapon arsenal. Basically, if it can be used to kill, i have an informed opinion on it.

Editorial Staff

Due to the massive outpouring of support we have recieved, I realize that the office supplies needs of our readership are well beyond what just one man (or woman) could do. That is why I selected an editorial staff. Cumulatively, our staff has over 100 years of experience as reviewers in the office supplies industry. In addition, I have included several lay office supply editors. Often people who enter a profession lose touch with their "first love." For this reason, I have chosen a diverse staff to create a ural blend of passion and scientific rigor.

Why Now?

I intuited that it was time. How could I have anticipanted the flurry of comments and excitement that has poured forth. Your support clearly shows that this blog has struck a chord, not just in corporate America, but across the BEST OF PEOPLE. I am truly humbled that my passion for excellence in the arena of office supplies might serve as a balm for the growing angst that prevades not only North America, but much of the world.

We live in a rapidly changing world, and for many, the changes are terrifying. Who knew that gas prices would, in just a years time, increase to be higher than what most experts would consider the BEST mechanical pencil (i.e., the pentel). With increasing corn prices, quality paper has shifted from being a commodity to being a sign of luxurious wealth.

So, some have asked, "Why now"? I think, however, that this question is the misguided question of a person seeking to ignore or deny the current state of our world. I think the best way to answer this question is to let my daily growing audience reply:

Why do you need this blog?

With the outpouring of support that occurs in the new few hours and days, you will see that I will not need to formulate an answer for this question.

Mission

Greetings! This is no ordinary blog in which a lonely person spends hours a day practicing stream of conscious thought for the world to see. We've been talking about this blog for some time. Over the weeks and months prior, excited friends have asked, "Donnie, when can we expect the office supplies blog?" I will answer the question, "Why now?," in the next post.

Today, however, I want to clearly state the purpose of this blog. The purpose of this blog is not to: (a)share meaningless thoughts; (b)philosophize about life; (c)preach or teach; (d) emote or evoke emotions. The purpose of "PREMIUM OFFICE" is to spread my experitise as an office supplies specialist to the masses. My hope is that you will benefit from my specialized knowledge. Also, I can only hope that you do not repeat my mistakes.

OUR MISSION
"Presenting the BEST in office supplies for the BEST of all people, which is ALL of them."