Although it was constructed in 1536, the New York subway system boasts an annual maintenance budget of nearly $8, currently stolen, and it does a remarkable job of getting New Yorkers from Point A to an indeterminate location somewhere in the tunnel leading to point B.

Most recently I read Michael Lewis "Boomerang." The other guy I love is Bill Bryson.

I want a pit crew... I hate the procedure I currently have to go through when I have car problems.

It is a good idea to 'shop around' before you settle on a doctor. Ask about the condition of his Mercedes. Ask about the competence of his mechanic. Don't be shy! After all, you're paying for it.

I was really bummed when I got to the last one of Tony Hillerman Navajo detective books.

Smee! Raise the Ladies!

As a professional journalist, I have always been fascinated by people who appear to have even more spare time than I do.