This my second attempt at starting a blog. My first was less than successful, as it was deleted after one day, which may be a record. This time I will avoid anything even remotely political. Note: this is a blog directed towards men. Women are are welcome to read it, of course, but my audience is intended to be those fortunate men who, like myself, have avoided the snare of matrimony. My inspiration for this blog is the fact that I have of late been suffering from a potentially life-threatening disease called "the common cold." During my convalescence I have been re-reading P.J. O'Rourke's essential tome, "The Bachelor Home Companion." If you are male, unmarried, and over 18, you need to own this book. It contains sound advice on many subjects. It occured to me, however, that it was last revised nearly 20 years ago, so it is somwhat dated, and some important topics are not covered at all. I cannot begin to match Mr. O'Rourke's profound wisdom, nor the scope of his endevour. But I hope that I can offer some advice that will prove useful to the unmarried 21st century male. Note again: as I am (by the grace of God) an American, many of my topics will be USA specific. If you are living in New Zealand, for instance, and seek advice on sheep herding, I am afraid my insights will prove to be of little use to you. Since many aspects of the unfettered joys of bachelorhood are universal, however, it is my hope that all may benefit to some degree.