I don't even care what Bill Bryson writes about because he will make it interesting. I love "A Walk in the Woods," about the Appalachian Trail, but his most amazing book is "A Short History of Nearly Everything."

Far too often, we fathers avoid the subject because it's so awkward. The subject I am referring to is: buying gifts for women. This is an area where many men do not have a clue. Exhibit A was my father, who was a very thoughtful man, but who once gave my mother, on their anniversary, the following token of his love, his commitment, and-yes-his passion for her: an electric blanket.

He was distracted by a giggle, and turned to see a rare sight: a girl.

Dinner Special - Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00

I really try to think cinematically, because that's how people read. They create a theater in their minds.

The real threat to whales is whaling, which has endangered many whale species.

The Internet "browser"... is the piece of software that puts a message on your computer screen informing you that the Internet is currently busy and you should try again later.