<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

I am moving and thought it would be a good time to clear out a lot of my older spices and spice "mixes". Instead of reverting to my old ways of doing things, I want to get only the core spices to make a wide range of foods. I am really tired searching for spices and shelling out money for something I am more than capable of making myself.  I would much rather buy bags at the spice shop and always have it on hand.  It just seems to make more sense.  I want to make stuff like Taco Seasoning, Chili Powder, 5 Spice powder, Curry Powder...everyday cooking stuff.

I also plan on buying spices whole whenever possible.  I have a very nice spice grinder and plan on storing everything in vacuum sealed mason jars to keep everything nice a fresh.
<bot>: I like and can make just about anything.  In an ideal world I want to keep about 20-30 core spices/herbs/whatever on hand.  What should they be?