Best of 2009

Well Friends -
2009 has been a rough year. In times of struggle the arts and related outlets become of paramount importance. For years, I have been posting my Top 5 Albums of the Year....In response to a dear friend's request to write something 'people actually care about' here's a low down on everything cool and not-so-cool from 2009.

TOP 5 ALBUMS:
1. Vs. Children by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
2. Aim and Ignite by fun.
3. Sainthood by Tegan & Sara
4. I and Love and You by The Avett Brothers
5. Ben Folds Presents: University A Capella

Best Film:
(500) Days of Summer

Best TV Series:
Iconoclasts

Best Book:
Who's Got Your Back by Keith Ferrazzi - http://www.keithferrazzi.com/

Best Publication:
Inc Magazine - http://www.inc.com/

Best Value Product:
Tabasco Sauce

HR Person of the Year:
Laurie Ruettimann - http://punkrockhr.com/


Mom of the Year:
Valerie Ann Cabrera-Kovacovich - http://www.kovacrocks.wordpress.com/

Funniest People:
Sarah Silverman - http://www.myspace.com/sarahsilverman
Zach Galifianakis - http://www.myspace.com/galifianakis

Best Trend of 2009:
Exercise

Sportsperson of the Year:
Melaine Oudin - http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=ap-timdahlberg-090809&prov=ap&type=lgns


Best Political Movement:
Appreciating the President - http://www.barackobama.com/


Best Blog:
This One

Person of the Year:
Blake MyCoskie - http://www.tomsshoes.com/

Best Militant Protest Group:
Kids


WORST OF 2009:


Worst Trend:
Advice on Parenting

Worst Parenting Trend:
Homophobia

Worst Person:
Richard Heene


'Thank You' for a successful year. I hope this Blog may have provided an escape for you!

Here's To 2010!


Don't Forget to Remember!

- Dave



References: listed herein