Tom Bodett, Alaska's main comic eport, is the rarest of commodities, an original new talent in American humor. His commentaries on "All Things Considered" and his radio spots for Motel 6 have delighted millions, but he's never been funnier than this, his second collection of casual essays. Here are further musings on the everyday joys and embarrasments of being a husband, father, citizen, and breadwiner by the author of As Far As You Can Go Without a Passport. fans will be comforted by the familiarity of this return visit to Bodett country. Those new to his work will discover one of the freshest, friendliest voices among writers of humor today.