In this, the first column collection since the bestselling Home Spun, Leon Hale reaffirms his reputation as a master of the short personal essay. Whether he's chronicling his adventures with compost, recounting the tale of an airborne fish, colliding with the occasionally annoying novelties of our world, or joyously responding to one of life's daily marvels, Hale's eye for the memorable detail provokes in us the gentle glow of self-recognition.<BR>As a particular treat, readers will also encounter a few favorites from books that are no longer in print, including "The Chamber of Commerce Bull," probably the most requested of all Hale columns.