In the past week, newspapers, television magazines, entertainment shows, and other media outlets have been reviewing the events of 2016 — the good, the bad, and the ugly. The home page for MIT is highlighting the “best” research of the past year. In that same vein, I would like to share my “Best of 2016”.
Best Book of Reflections
Ostriches, Dung Beetles, and Other Spiritual Masters: A Book of Wisdom from the Wild by Janet McLaughlin, MM (Orbis Books, 2009)
Best Memoir
The Light of the World: A Memoir by Elizabeth Alexander (Grand Central Publishing, 2015)
Best Fiction
The Same Sky by Amanda Eyre Ward (Ballantine Books, 2015)
Best Film
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Best PBS Series
Shetland
Best Photo

Best Posts on this Blog
What Travel Has Taught Me — March 3
Dreams — September 24
Easter Joy: The Gift of Laughter — March 28
Q. Were any of these books, films, PBS series, or blog posts among your favorites in 2016?
Q. How would you describe what was best for you in 2016?
I wish you a very Happy New Year. My wish for myself is to return to my practice of weekly posts on this blog.