Why the title?

I know for a fact that you have all been wondering, for quite some time now, exactly why I've named my blog "The Cliffs of Insanity." I understand that this question has basically been burning a hole right through your brain. I apologize if you've suffered any insanity of your own due to my lack of explanation.

But right now I shall try to redeem myself.

If you know me at all you know that I believe that the greatest movie that has ever been made is The Princess Bride. If you've ever seen it you also know that "The Cliffs of Insanity" is a reference to the location in the movie where Fezzik carries Vezzini, Inigo, and Buttercup up the gi-normous cliffs in order to escape the Man in Black. Once at the top, Fezzik, Vezzini and Buttercup run ahead while Inigo stays at the top of the cliffs to kill the Man in Black, who has climbed up the rope behind them. Inigo and the Man in Black hang out for a few minutes and then they have a super awesome sword fight, which the Man in Black wins.

So what connection is there between a location in a movie and my blog? I can't believe you haven't discovered them on your own. Here, I'll help you out:

The Cliffs: For Vezzini and his merry men (and kidnapped Princess), the Cliffs of Insanity are (believed to be) a safe haven.
My blog: A safe haven for all of you (or so it would seem...)

The Cliffs: Only Fezzik is "strong enough" to climb them.
My blog: Only I have the ability to post here (cuz none of you know my password).

The Cliffs: Often coincide with the use of the word "inconceivable."
My blog: While I don't often use the word, my blog could accurately be described as such.

The Cliffs: Rock-climbing and sword-fighting.
My blog: Rock-climbing and sword-fighting.

The Cliffs: Awkward conversations + nobody that has six fingers on their right hand.
My blog: Ditto.

The Cliffs: The Man in Black has to empty rocks from his boot.
My blog: Sometimes I get rocks stuck in my shoe.

The Cliffs: "I am not left-handed."
My blog: "I'm not left-handed either."

The Cliffs: Inigo has to get used to disappointment.
My blog: If you've been reading for any length of time, you probably already are!

The Cliffs: Mistrust of Spaniards.
My blog: Mistrust of Spaniards.

The Cliffs: Amazing feats of strength, athleticism, and skill (during the sword fight).
My blog: Okay, bad example.

The Cliffs: Man in Black knocks out Inigo so he can't follow him.
My blog: I don't like it when people follow me either (except on twitter).

Not an exhaustive list, but it should give you an idea of why I chose the title I did.