I just noticed a woeful number of postings for this month, and I really don’t have an excuse for not writing.

So to break the streak, I bring you what could be a useful collection of stories for those just finding the blog, those who started reading partway through the year or those who just want to relive some good times.

On this 20th day of the 10th month, I bring you the 10 best posts of 2010 (skipping posts from October — those are new enough for you to find on your own):

Oh Baby Baby
Mom lets me know I face a deadline for producing a child. Also proof that including celebrities in your writing brings in readers (thanks, Natalie!)

Dealies, Please
A trip down good-eating lane with perhaps my favorite food product on Earth. The accompanying picture belongs in a museum.

Lessons From a Little Girl
Easily the most popular post of the year. I share a meal with a 7-year-old girl and learn more than I would have dreamed possible. This post is a bonus on the list that adds a small part to the story.

Six Years Ago Today
The anniversary of a special relationship. Also has pictures of bees. And a bonus link inside to a video of me solving a Rubik’s Cube.

Tickling the (Plastic) Ivories
Another half-baked talent that doesn’t do much for my day-to-day life — my piano skillz.

My Regrets to the Duchess
One hyphenated word: T-Shirt-Tank.

Taking the Floris Elementary Stage
My 4th grade class at Floris Elementary goes In Quest of Columbus.

Seeing the Past
I see an old co-worker while checking out at Target. Kind of a sad story, but I think one of the better-written posts of the year.

So Long, Tai Shan
Washington loses its baby panda, but you gain a look at the TV news report I did about Tai Shan while in grad school.

Do You Like Hot Sauce?
A simple question that was probably the most debated issue on the blog this year.

Enjoy.