It's non-sexually raining men

What has become the most highly-anticipated post of my blogging career is finally here, just in time to kick off 2010. After much consideration and without further delay, I give you my list of non-sexual man crushes. I have to commend my two sisters for their mostly accurate guesses. Well done indeed.

1. JOHN STOCKTON

His ownership of the top spot requires no explanation.

2. STEPHEN CHRISTIAN

The rock star to end all rock stars.

3. JEFFREY R. HOLLAND

Continues to change my life almost semi-annually.

4. JERRY SLOAN

Going on 22 years with my Jazz, the man still exemplifies everything good about sports.

5. RICK STEVES

Is there anyone with a better career? His life is my dream.

6. DAN PATRICK

Best radio personality ever. I laugh every day.

7. DERON WILLIAMS

Not quite John, but who is? D-Will dominates in a totally different way and shows signs of the same loyalty.

8. JIMMY STEWART

Best actor ever? I believe so.

9. NEAL SCHON

Best guitarist I've ever seen live. And who wouldn't want to still be shredding at age 55?

10. A six-way tie: Mat Kearney, Craig Ferguson, "Hot" Rod Hundley, Chipper Jones, Bobby Cox, and Alec Baldwin.

I think the next list will clue you into my ideal places to live. Unless I think of something else more pressing...

Destination: Beautiful

As promised, the following are my top ten vacation cities that I've already been to. I can't possibly explain how difficult it is to actually rank these, but I made myself do it anyway. The top spot belongs to Catalina Island, my home away from home.

1. Catalina Island, California

2. Montreux, Switzerland

3. Amsterdam, Netherlands

4. Florence, Italy

5. New York City, New York

6. London, England

7. Paris, France

8. Frankfurt/Rothenburg, Germany

9. Venice, Italy

10. Washington, D.C.

You won't want to miss my upcoming list of non-sexual man crushes...