Haha! I hear ya... I think that's why I'm so interested in thoughts from others. I agree with Chris on fixed gutters, but I got lost in the rest of his article (perhaps because it addresses things I'm not concerned with at the moment).

Not long after I posted my question for you, I found this article by Xavier Bertels about Baseline Grids ... in addition to this article on Vertical Rhythm by Zell Liew... I found both quite helpful.

It's Friday, Cheers!