So most of this stuff is specific to 2004, but I’m aware some of it was around long before.
| Videogame: | Ratchet and Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal – Platforming goodness for the PlayStation 2. |
| Concert: | The Pixies at Coachella – It’s kinda tough to compare anything to this… Lollapalooza with good bands. I admit a soft spot for seeing Kim Deal smile and knowing every single song played. |
| Roller Coaster: | The Beast at Kings Island still wins, with the Drop Zone (also at KI) a close second even though it’s not a roller coaster. Why is this on here? Cause it was a standout day with no lines. |
| Board Game: | Settlers of Catan – There was another game by the makers of Cranium I really enjoyed too called Hoopla, but Settlers has a classic strategic greatness about it. |
| Album: | Iron & Wine “Our Endless Numbered Days” – Since I couldn’t rightly say I love Grandaddy yet another year, I pick this disc from Samuel Beam. It’s mellow genius that never bores me. |
| Game of Poker: | The cigar poker party in NYC – Another fine weekend, capped off with good food, fine cigars, and great people. |
| Meal: | The Matrimonial Barnwarming Meal – prepared by Robbie. |
| Practical Joke: | Getting Kate to unknowingly pose for a photo with a box labeled SEX TOYS |
| Candy Bar: | Hershey’s Take 5 – with the Butterfinger Crisp a tight second. |
| Movie: | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – This movie makes me realize what a big hearted messed up romantic wuss I want to be but never succeed at. |
| Get-away: | The Road Runner Regional Rodeo in Phoenix. A nice break in the chill of January, hang time with my brother, and meeting old and new friends alike. |
| Outfits: | Prom 2004 – This is what happens when you think life should have more balloons and polyester. |
| Music Video: | The Sad Song by Fredo Viola – He wrote the song, performed it, shot the video and put it together. Aside from all that, it’s wonderful. |
| Surprise: | The Incredibles – Eye candy + classic storytelling – the shallow snarkiness of Shrek. |
| Theatre Experience: | Anticipating Miles – I cried. Okay? I saw live theatre and tears came to my eyes, and there was no big chorus number. |