Bet on This, Writes Wil Wheaton
It seems to me, there are two kinds of bloggers. Those who talk about everyday subjects and those that write about out-of-the ordinary subjects.
But one example of someone who can do both is Wil Wheaton. His recent post on gambling in Las Vegas is excellent (I've linked to one but there are a series of good ones there). If I may be so bold to say that I think this is some of his best writing, so far.
Wheaton has a knack of setting the scene and drawing readers into his world. He makes it easy to see things through his eyes. To experience his feelings as your own would be, if you were in his shoes (and if you're in his shoes, he says to tell you he wants them back. No questions asked.).
Wheaton kind of reminds me, in a good way, of the writings of author James Thurber. Readers are propelled forward into a world few will ever actually experience. But the trip is nonetheless interesting.
Although I get no amusement out of gambling, Wheaton obviously does and writes about it in ways that transports the reader into Wil's world. The sights, sounds, and impressions paint a picture of what it would be like to be there. Good stuff, this.