I t's been two years since I started writing this column. In a way it feels a good deal longer, but sometimes it still seems like I just started yesterday.

My very first piece, as those of you who've read me from the beginning know, was a relatively boring list of Christmas gift-shopping tips. Last year, I commemorated this column's first anniversary by offering a slightly less boring list of Christmas gift-shopping tips. This year, as I am completely shot for other inspiration and Black Friday is well-nigh upon us, I'm going to do the same thing again. Enjoy! - Guys in general - especially th...