I can also recommend Amy Sedaris' book on entertaining, called "I Like You!" It's pretty hard to explain...if you cross the 50s with, say, maybe the Cars - no - Patti Smith...no...
If you have time to do a little surfing, search for her on Youtube - there are a couple of Letterman interviews to give you an idea of what she's like.
The book ranges from party planning to easy crafts with pantyhose (!) to how good guests behave at a party, sprinkled with the occasional reference to one's dealer.
The book costs a fortune (for my budget) but was worth it; still, I'd check the library first.
Pedometers...got a dog?
