Chuck Sigars returns with another collection of columns from the Mukilteo Beacon, the Edmonds Beacon and the Seattle Times. Since he figures hardly anyone read them the first time. From Fall to Summer (not necessarily in that order), Mr. Chuck explains everything, including the greatest athletic achievement of all time, which President had the biggest feet, and why Zeno's Paradox makes a lot of sense, particularly when you have to run to first base. There's also stuff about his kids, lawn and dog, but hey: We're in a recession, in case you haven't noticed. You've got time to read now.

This revised edition of "The World According to Chuck" covers three years of weekly writing from popular Washington State newspaper columnist Chuck Sigars, touching on current events but mostly documenting personal changes and growth. From the aftershocks of 9/11 to the beginnings of war, Sigars notes the world but focuses on life. You'll read of the challenges and joys of parenting an autistic son in "The Inside-Out Boy," see the pride in watching his wife change careers from successful singer to minister in "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," and observe a father flail away at time passing and...

..". I don't want to go to law school, or pursue another advanced degree, or change my career, which would be funny if I had a career to begin with. I might do all of those things come the next season, but this is summer and I'm about to turn 50 and suddenly I have the makings of a gym in my basement and it's clear to me. I want to be Batman." --The Dark Knight of the Soul Some people age well. Others, not so much. When it came to turning 50, though, Pacific Northwest columnist Chuck Sigars realized it was an ideal time to start over. From his popular newspaper columns for Beacon Publishing,...