Dancing Barefoot and Just A Geek

   Both of these fine books by Wil Wheaton were quick reads. But that was not surprising considering how pleasant it is to read his writing. Both of these relied heavily on content from his blog (which happens to be one of the mainstays on my newsreader) and as I've come to expect, his stories were thoughtful, self-deprecating, and quite funny!

   For some reason a lot of people, particularly online, have been and continue to be excessively nasty to Wil, because he happened to play an allegedly unlikable character on Star Trek: The Next Generation when he was a teenager. Leave the guy alone - he did a great job in Stand By Me and has morphed into a solid writer as well. Plus, as a good husband and father, he is a solid role model for aspiring celebrities. It would sure be nice if more celebrities came across as real people - unpretentious and unassuming.

   Do yourself a favor and pick up these books - you'll enjoy them!