General Superlatives: 2009
Yes, it's that time of year again. Rather shamefully, I have no books on this list; while I read many, not a one was published in 2009 - my excuse is that I'm waiting for the new Nick Hornby novel to come out in paperback. So, in fractured order, here are this year's Things I Liked A Lot:
Best Thing I Wrote This Year: On Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra and Memory Best Race (live): The Haskell (just edging out the Preakness) Best Race (televised): Breeders' Cup Classic Best (human) Race: Dogfish Dash 10K Best Soccer: US beats Spain, Confederations Cup Best Trip: Seattle, Arctic Club/MLS Cup/REI pilgrimage/new light rail Best Airline: Alaska Airlines Best Live Show (overall): Leonard Cohen, Tower Theater Best Free@Noon Show at World Cafe Live: John Wesley Harding/M. Ward Best Beer (draft): Stone/BrewDog Bashah Best Beer (bottled): Pretty Things Saint Botolph's Town Best New Bar: Varga Bar Best Album: John Wesley Harding: Who Was Changed And Who Was Dead Best Concept Album: The Duckworth-Lewis Method: The Age of Revolution Best Random Song: Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: Home Best TV: How I Met Your Mother Best Event TV: Doctor Who Best Movie: (500) Days of Summer Best Movie Franchise Reboot: Star Trek