What on Earth Have I Done? Book

I have a long-standing crush on Bobby Fulghum, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. There's just something so attractive about a man who has maintained his sense of wonder and appreciation of the absurd throughout his long life.

Granted, some of his earlier books are perhaps a little more profound and entertaining than this one, but he still makes me look at the ordinary world in fresh ways after I read his little gems.

A few months ago I listened to the audio version, read by the author, then slowly worked my way through the printed version. For the most part I prefer the words on the page, but some of the pieces were enhanced by the author's vocal interpretations. This was especially the case with "Asbestos Gelos," the funniest piece in the book.

My favorite dozen pieces:

#6: Moon View
#28: Players
#40: Night Thoughts
#46: Asbestos Gelos
#65: The List
#67: Recollection on the Way to an Appointment
#70: Orange
#73: Sock Epiphany
#74: Secret Agent X
#75: Bizarre Thoughts
#82: The Way of Water
#87: Meanwhile