It really is! Thank God for the web, or was it Al Gore? No more waiting for the weekly to come out, or even a daily.
This year’s list will be slightly diminished, like many of us. Don’t get around much anymore. Here’s to better days:
For county exec Pat Ryan: A quick end to Covid-19 telecasts.
For Christine Hein and People’s Place: Loaves and fishes. And to all the heroes.
For Jim Quigley; Lunch with Alan Ginsberg on “the pile.”
For Rick Remsnyder: A bogey-free 67 at Lazy Swan.
For Brian Woltman: Ditto.
For Kevin Bryant: The Supremes’ debut album.
For Ann Marie Kozlark: Happy Hannukah (belated).
For Hal Sampson: A guest shot on “Survivor.”
For John Dittus: A ride on a city fire truck.
For Eve Walter: 2020’s Post-Hector Silver Medal.
For Barbara Myers: Another vintage Corvette from Santa Baby.
For Ken Ronk: Stranger bedfellows.
For Lynn Archer: Rich Gerentine’s secret stash.
For Steve Gorsline and Alan Lomita: Hot tamales.
For Jack Finch: A long-term lease on a new Toyota Avalon.
For Gloria Waslyn: (My second favorite photographer): Snap. Crackle. Pop!
For Mike Martucci: Access.
For Steve Kelley: Manna from Cuomo.
For Dietz Stadium Diner: An all-season dome.
For Amy White: Hello, gorgeous!
For Andy Kossover: Justice.
For Phil Sinagra: A promotion to bishop.
For budgeteers Burt Gulnick and John Tuey: Crystal balls.
For Dave Donaldson: A corner suite in the new Kingstonian.
For Mario Catalano: Bob Marley’s unpublished “Mongo Mon.”
For Kevin Cahill: Cool convertibles.
For Ed Ford: 103 and beyond.
For Shawangunk Journal’s Alex Shiffer and Amberly Campbell: Bottomless coffee at Rough Draft.
For Dan Torres: A signed edition of “The Prince.”
For Tobi Watson: Lunch at Sissy’s. Indoors.
For Andrew Cuomo: A smidgeon of humility.
For John Quigley: Just one Republican alderman next year.
For Bob Young and Sue Hobbs: Deals and wheels.
For Liz Benjamin: Prime time TV.
For Gerry Benjamin: A best seller.
For Barbara Buddenhagen: Penny’s (sic) from heaven.
For Gail Bernard: Joe Marchetti’s warm seat at Deising’s.
For Marc Luksberg: A 40,000 Dow.
For Bill Forte: 76 trombones.
For neighbors Becky and Ali: A New Year’s Eve swim party.
For Phyllis McCabe: Glorious sunsets.
For Esopus Supervisor Shannon Harris: Twinkle toes in the Hudson.
For John Milgrim: The first annual Adele Award.
For Josh Margolin: Air time.
For Col. Michael Boyd: A $629,000 neighbor.
For Elliott Auerbach: Judi in the sky. With diamonds.
For Bill Reynolds (no relation): McCartney’s original version of “Michelle.”
For elections commissioners Ashley Dittus and John Quigley: Timely returns. Like this year!
For Kingston’s common council: A retreat on Fantasy Island.
For (retiring) elections commissioner Tom Turco: Tennis anyone?
For Charlie and Sue Manfro: Florida sunshine.
For Ryan Reynolds: Sweet 3’s.
For Katie Reynolds: Slam dunks.
For John Guerin: High times behind the green door.
For March Gallagher: A stairway to the sixth floor.
For Demetrios Drakontaidis (Chop House’s fabled Jimmy the Greek): Old friends at Sunrise Bagel.
For Judge Brian Rounds: Donnie Williams’ crib notes.
For The Donald: A gracious exit.
For Dan Barton: Birds on The Wire
For Barbara Reynolds: Hillary’s “It Takes a Village.”
For David Reynolds: A part-time job with Always Moving.
For Steve Noble: Honorary membership in the Gold Shield Society.
For Jonathan Heppner: Siss. Boom. Bah! The sound of exploding sheep.
For Jen Metzger: The license number on that Orange County bus.
For Siena pollster Don Levy: A hotline to Trump voters.
For Ward Todd: A full-house Chamber breakfast Live!
For Olive Supervisor Sylvia Rozzelle: One more term.
For Tracey Bartels: A party to call her own.
For Len Bernardo: Ditto.
For Ron Woods: A statue on Academy Green.
For Joan Lawrence Bauer: Lunch with her favorite columnist.
For Kathy Nolan: Parity – plus 1 – with Parete.
For Marbletown Supervisor Rich Parete: A corner lot at Dutchess Estates.
For Heidi Haynes: Radio stardom.
For Andrea (you make me wanna) Shaut: The SPCA’s guide to herding cats.
For Michelle Hersch: Summer block parties. In person!
For Lawrence Maxwell: Giants’ playoffs.
For Msgr. Tom Petro and Kim: Catnip.
For Bob Dittus: New Yorkers, with cash.
For Donna Dittus: Co-host on “Home Improvement.”
For Antonio Delgado: Biden bids.
For Michelle Hinchey: The start of something big.
And to all, a good night.
Next Monday: Reviews and previews. Back and forth about bail reform on Me and Mario: 7-9 on WGHQ-AM 920.
