2009 Ralphies – a little late

Yeah, so…it’s the middle of February and I’m just now posting my annual Ralphie Awards from 2009. Sue me.

Then again, I take that back. Someone might actually try to do that. 😉

Don’t remember what the Ralphies are? Here’s last year’s list.

Best Movie
Star Trek. I know some die-hards didn’t like it and thought it spit on their shared history. But I did.

Close second: Iron Man. I know. I’m a year late. But I didn’t get to watch this until 2009. So it counts. I did finally get to see Dark Knight, but Iron Man was more fun for me to watch. And movies are still supposed to help us escape. And that’s what I did when I saw Iron Man.

Best Record
David Crowder Band, Remedy Club Tour. Love this album. Even the key-tar.

Best Song
Steven Curtis Chapman, Heaven is the Place. I love this song. I hate this song. Well, hate is probably too strong of a word. But it messes me up every time I hear it. So raw. So powerful. So hopeful in the midst of tragedy.

Best Book (Fiction)
I think I only read one work of fiction and it was one a friend loaned me for the flight to Ethiopia. So, by default I guess, the award goes to John Grisham, The Associate.

Best Book (Nonfiction)
Melissa Fay Greene, There is No Me Without You. An absolute must-read for anyone connected to Ethiopia in any way. I was saddened to learn that the book’s heroine, Haregewoin Teferra, died shortly after I finished reading the book.

Best TV Show
History Channel’s Pawn Stars. The Old Man just cracks me up.

Close second? Food Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate. Who woulda thunk listening to chefs talk about their favorite dishes could be so engaging. It’s not Ham on the Street, but it’s still pretty good.

So…what are your favorites from 2009?

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Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"
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