Why I Like Lileks

(here's today's link, which is such a good example of all the reasons why I like him)

- He loves his daughter without being obsessed with her (so many parents can't see past their kids to their own lives. What kind of adult do those kids become?)
- He makes sweeping observations about life and the universe then, using the same tone, makes not so sweeping observations about much less grand occasions, like the Michael Jackson trial
- His schedule reminds me of mine, which gives me hope for when I have a kid (he is more productive than I am, but still gets up late)
- His Midwesterness is endearing and not overly earnest
- He just seems so nice and smart