My favorite post from the Internets today. A Japanese man takes a picture daily of a local beverage vending machine. He notes changes and draws diagrams, announcing when colas change positions in the machine; when cans are switched to new brands or new branding; or when the cold drinks switch to hot beverages.

According to CScout Japan, the name of the blog translates to I take a picture of the vending machine every day (or so). I’m very sorry.

I reviewed some comments on message boards regarding this blog. A few are claiming he doesn’t have a life.

This man shouldn’t be sorry. It shows dedication and attention to detail. What difference is this hobby to the crossword puzzle fanatic who obsessively covets the Life & Arts section of the daily paper (you know these people exist. I am one of them). What difference is this than the Fantasy Football Freak, scouring stats daily, maybe hourly, as if any move he makes in this game he’s playing makes a difference in the grand scheme of things.

At least the time the vending blogger spends on this can help others in some strange way. Thanks to this guy, now we know the hot beverages will arrive in mid-October. That’s news you can use.

Besides, I love blogs that have a sole purpose, not the airy, breezy go anywhere the writer wants (like mine, for instance). Another favorite Lunch Studio (thanks to Ray for alerting me to this gem). Two New York architects blog daily about what they eat for lunch (where do you think I got the idea of writing about dinner?).

(Hat tip to Gizmodo)