More my style - Food!
Also from New York Times Book Review: Betty Fussell reviews ''Near a Thousand Tables'' by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto. The book looks at the history of mankind through the history of human food. Fussell says that although there is a bit of finger wagging at mankind's irresponsibility ecology-wise, it is "with grace and wit".

And this is all very relevant for me, because I've got all my in-laws from Bish's side, including kids, coming for lunch. I'll just go and have a quick shower and then pop the lasagna in the oven.