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My friends over at Catapult, who have been generous with my writing over the years, are doing a special Top Ten issue in a few days. Kirstin, one of Catapult's do-it-all wonders, has given me permission to publicize their call for lists. So here's what she has to say:

"I have a few top ten lists, but could use several more, so if you have 15 minutes or so to exercise your brain, give some thought to a list of your own. Here are the lists I have so far:

-Top ten rock albums
-Top ten bits of dialogue left out of the Bible
-Top ten dogs I've known
-Top ten most crucial spiritual disciplines for this era

And here are some I suggested in the last e-mail that are still up for grabs:

-Top ten towns (or states) I've visited
-Top ten things I'm currently thankful for
-Top ten comedic moments of 2005
-Top ten meals I've eaten
-Top ten reasons I live where I do
-Top ten skills I'd like to learn before I die
-Top ten memories related to water
-Top ten unorthodox worship experiences
-Top ten novels of all time

Of course, you're free to be creative and come up with a topic of your own. Lists can be just lists or they can include some explanation of each choice.

I'm extending the deadline to Tuesday, January 10 to encourage participation--so put your thinking cap on and make a list! Each list will be linked to a discussion thread where readers can post their own related items, so it should spark some interesting discussion. Let m know if you have any thoughts..."

I say flood her with lists. You can e-mail her. I made some lists today, and I'm devilishly excited. Here are a few:

Top Ten Wrestlers Who Never Wore the Belt of Truth in the Christian Wrestling Federation, Due, Possibly, to the Lack of Imprecation in their Chosen Wrestling Names
1. The Wounded Prophet
2. The Crippled Beggar
3. The Witch of Endor
4. The Angel of Life
5. The Passover Lamb
6. The Scarlet Cloth
7. The Circumcised
8. The Good Samaritan
9. The Kinsman Redeemer
10. Nard

Top Ten Least Successful Wrestling Moves Employed by the Above
1. The Flying Scroll
2. The Flow of Blood
3. The Mound of Wheat
4. The Resounding Gong
5. The Gentle Rebuke
6. The Love Feast
7. The Useless Vine
8. The Threshing Floor
9. The Slanderous Accusation
10. Forgiveness

Top Ten Best Names* for Christian Blues Musicians Among Christian Blues Musicians who Randomly Opened the Bible and Pointed When Choosing a Christian Blues Musician Name
1. Tent Peg
2. Dry Bones
3. Withered Fig
4. Pentecost
5. Raisin Cake
6. Sackcloth
7. Gethsemane
8. Wineskin
9. Rooster Crow
10. Almond Rod

(*To test, add Johnson to the end of each name)

Posted by ghetto monk at January 6, 2006 11:05 AM | TrackBack