erpts from famous vagabonds, philosophers, and explorers, as well as anecdotes from ordinary travelers. This is the first of two books (the other was Walden, below) that I took with me on my first 15-month mini-retirement. Reducing Emotional and Material Baggage Walden (384 pages) BY HENRY DAVID THOREAU

ntrunners to replace the outgoing chairman include Reps. John Shimkus (R-IL) and Greg Walden (R-OR). Rep. Shimkus has seniority on the committee, but Walden has also generated party support related to his role serving as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee for the past two election

blast the politician for his crude comment, with some calling on him to pull out of the 2nd Congressional District race for Republican incumbent Greg Walden's seat. "Very unprofessional on your part," tweeted one person. "Grow up and stick to the issues, so the voters in your district can decide on your s