Children's Books That Didn't Make the Cut:

This had us laughing at work today....thought I'd share:


Children's Books That Didn't Make the Cut:

1. You Are Different and That's Bad

2. The Boy Who Died From Eating All His Vegetables

3. Dad's New Wife Robert

4. Fun four-letter Words to Know and Share

5. Hammers, Screwdrivers and Scissors: An I-Can-Do-It Book!

6. The Kids' Guide to Hitchhiking

7. Kathy Was So Bad Her Mommy Stopped Loving Her

8. Curious George and the High-Voltage Fence

9. All Cats Go to Hell

10. The Little Sissy Who Snitched

11. Some Kittens Can Fly.

12. That's it, I'm Putting You Up for Adoption

13. Grandpa Gets a Casket

14. The Magic World Inside An Abandoned Refrigerator

15. Garfield Gets Leukemia

16. The Pop-Up Book of Human Anatomy

17. Strangers Have the Best Candy

18. Whining, Kicking and Crying: How to Get Your Way

19. You Were an Accident

20. Things Rich Kids Have, But You Never Will

21. Pop! Goes the Hamster...And Other Great Microwave Games

22. The Man in the Moon Is Actually Satan

23. Your Nightmares Are Real

24. Where Would You Like to Be Buried?

25. Eggs, Toilet Paper, and Your School

26. Why Can't Mr. Fork and Ms. Electrical Outlet Be Friends?

27. Places Where Mommy and Daddy Hide Neat Things

28. Daddy Drinks Because You Cry

Years Best...

Some or my favorites in 2005...

Restaurant:

Los Olivos


I've been eating at Los Olivos for more than just this year, but lately it has definately been my favorite. They have 2 locations, one in Old Town Scottsdale, the other in North Scottsdale. There is never a wait at the North Scottsdale location, even on weekends, and their mariachi is actually amazing. Order the Los Olivos Special, a delicious plate of fat...2 sour cream and cheese enchiladas, rice and beans. They also have a great margarita and their chips and salsa also comes with a bowl of refried beans.

Movie:

Crash



In all of the movies I saw in 2005, no movie got to me the way Crash did. It's a movie about racism in Los Angeles. I know that sounds almost cliche, but this one's different:
"A Brentwood housewife and her D.A. husband. A Persian store owner. Two police detectives who are also lovers. An African-American television director and his wife. A Mexican locksmith. Two car-jackers. A rookie cop. A middle-aged Korean couple. They all live in Los Angeles. And during the next 36 hours, they will all collide."
This movie is about racism, but more than that, it is about the propensity we all have to do unbelievably horrible things, as well as incredibly wonderful things. Scenes from this movie still haunt me. The acting and writing are amazing. I can't beleive this movie did not recieve more credit than it did. Don't miss it, its the best I saw all year.

Music:

Coldplay


I wish I could come up with some groovy Indie band to put into this category instead of such a mainstream giant, but I just couldn't. I listened to more Coldplay this year than anything else. Along with a new CD and an awesome Concert, Coldplay wins.

Book:

Blue Like Jazz


I've mentioned this one before. This book is terrific. More impressive than the story was Don Miller's writing style. I wish I could write like him. His honesty is refreshing. Read it.

Web Design Company:

MiddleFloor Media


Best websites I've ever seen, and no wonder...Jeffrey Cross was also entrepreneur of the year. Kudos, Jeffrey.