Good Reads, Links, Tunes

Tis the season and all, so here are a few things I've been enjoying lately, in no particular order:

Manhood for Amateurs, by Michael Chabon: Okay, I'm a huge Chabon fan and would probably love anything he scribbled, but this collection of nonfiction essays is uniquely great for its insights into parenting, kid freedom, and the cultural power of Wacky-Packs.The Weepies: My friend Dave got me into this Brooklyn singing/songwriting duo during a long drive to Denali National Park. We listened to...