Alright, so fueled by self-indulgence and delusions of grandeur, I’ve decided to start a little blog.  After some introspection, I’ve decided there’s very little that is truly unique about me, except for an uncanny ability to recall NBA JAM team pairings, and a completely non-ironic affinity for ’80s music and cheap beer.  I’m completely average in every facet–white, male, middle class, college student, Midwesterner.  Hence, Joe Missouri.  I intend for this blog to be my dispatches from the middle–from the Midwest, from a “typical” college student, from your average Joe trying to make it through the world with a shred of dignity–and hope to show a glimpse into what I’m reading, listening to, experiencing on a day-to-day level.  I’ll include news articles, videos, music and (occasionally) some of my own (hopefully non-angsty) musings.  It is mostly a way for me to collect my thoughts and interests into one easily accessible place.  If you find something of interest, please drop me a line in the comments and let me know that somebody else is reading–I’ll try to censor myself accordingly.  Cheers!