Talking with Eldon last night, he lamented the fact that I had worded the Best of 2005 guidelines in the singular, limiting suggestions to album of the year rather than albums. This was simply oversight on my part, so I’d like to again call for submissions.

The guidelines are simple:

1. Please follow the guidelines.
2. Please submit responses only for the listed categories.
3. Please try to include a short paragraph (at least a sentence or two) on why you made each selection. This makes for a much more interesting read than just your list, as interesting as that may be.
4. Please have all submissions returned to me (by e-mail) no later than: Friday, December 23, 2005.
5. Please include a small JPEG photo of yourself if possible, or a link to one if online.
6. Please include your name, city and state of residence.
7. Please e-mail your list to me at kpita@yahoo.com.
8. Please pass this on and get as many people as you can to participate!

And now, on to the categories! Please submit responses for as many categories as you’d like. For example, if you really don’t watch many movies, then don’t feel pressed to include selections for that category. Again, please try to include a short descriptive bit as to why you made the selection you did; give us some insight as to why you think this is the year’s best.

The Categories (In no particular order):

Music:

• Album(s) of the Year - Must have been released in 2005, may be from any genre.
• Music “Find(s) of the Year” - Something that you “discovered” during 2005, may have been released any time, but you first heard it this year.
• Song of the Year - Again, must have been released during 2005.
• Back Catalogue(s) of the Year - What artist did you discover this year and investigated further?
• Artist/Performer of the Year - What artist has impressed you the most during 2005?
• Misc. music thoughts for 2005.

Movies:

• Movie(s) of the Year - Must have been released in 2005.
• Movie “Find(s) of the Year” - Released any time, but you first saw it in 2005.
• Actor/Actress of the Year - Who has particularly impressed you this year?
• Misc. movie thoughts for 2005.

Reading:

• Book(s) of the Year - Must have been released in 2005 in any genre.
• Book “Find(s) of the Year” - released any time, but you first read it in 2005.
• Author of the Year - What author has made a particular impression on you or just made a huge impact in 2005 and why?
• Misc. reading thoughts for 2005.

Pop Culture:

• Person of the Year - You decide the criteria (most influence, etc.)
• Pop Culture Moment(s) Or Trend of the Year - What will 2005 be remembered for?
• Misc. cultural thoughts for 2005?

Faith:

• What theological Truth(s) has particularly “hit home” for you this past year?
• What have you been meditating on throughout the year?
• Misc. faith thoughts for 2005?

Misc.:

• This is where you can include anything you think I should have.

Please e-mail submissions to me at kpita@yahoo.com by Friday, December 23, 2005.