So it’s official – 2009 is finally behind us.
…but frankly, 2009 was a great year around here. It was the year that marked my return to writing my humor column on a regular, weekly basis, not to mention the reconstruction of this website in general as a home for all of my creative ventures, so it just doesn’t seem right to let it go out with the flash of a shiny ball, following by lots of drunken wooting in Times Square! I think we can do better than that…
…no offense, Carson…
Anyways, like I said – 2009 was a banner year for The Humor Column and gave me a chance to write some of my favorite columns to date, so why not take a moment here to highlight some of those hilarious, little ditties that stood out … at least in the eyes of yours truly? They say that it’s simply not possible for a parent to choose favorites among his children, but who are they kidding, really?! If I had to go back and do 2009 all over again, these are the columns that would get a little extra in their allowance just because, if you know what I’m saying…
Only This Blanket Can Save You Now! (published 1/16)
Ironically similar to the same “cold spells” that we’re seeing right now, sometimes you just can’t help but laugh when you see your neighbor’s comforter out on the front lawn…
Sherlock Hemlock and The Case of the Missing Garbage Can Lid (published 2/6)
Oh boy, was this an arduous piece of detective work to crack! Luckily I learned from the best … coincidentally I also picked up a thing or two from his cookie-loving friend.
Not So Much Safe from Giant Birds, Either… (published 3/6)
In which we discuss one of the unexpected downsides of owning a convertible.
Completely Legitimate Cruising Concerns (published 4/24)
As it turned out, I’m happy to report that overly amorous killer whales did not attempt to mate with our boat during the actual cruise … that I know of … but I think my concerns were still warranted all the same.
Finally Befriending Facebook (published 8/28)
So in August I finally signed up for Facebook, and I haven’t done a damn thing since. Ok, not really, but man, it sure is easy to waste ridiculous amounts of time on that thing…
Pizza Innovation in the 21st Century (published 9/18)
This particular column was probably my favorite out of all those that I wrote for Food Month in September … really, General Tso’s Pizza?! How is that not a real thing yet?!
Reasons Why My Wife is Awesome (published 10/9)
A fitting tribute for our first anniversary, my only hope is that she doesn’t expect something equally hilarious for our second anniversary…
Bringing the Boat Back Home (published 11/20)
Yes, a second cruise-related column belongs amongst my 2009 favorites because, well, not only did I have a lot of fun that week, but as Uncle Ben once said, “With great fun comes great new material.”
So thanks again, 2009! You were a great year through and through, and we can only hope that 2010 grows up to follow in your footsteps accordingly.
Happy New Year, indeed…
- Scott
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