Well, happy, healthy 2010!

Can’t say as 2009 was my favorite year, but I’ve had worse, too. So to ensure a lucky new year, I’ve eaten my share of black-eyed peas. How about you?

But now we’re moving on, trying to get used to writing the year 2010 on official papers and deciding if we want to say “twenty ten” or “two-thousand and ten” (For the record, I prefer the former, not the latter.) I’d like us to move on in other ways, too.

I’m just sayin’ some people’s 15 minutes of fame are up. Done. Finished. O-V-E-R.

And here’s just a start:

Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin. The TV mom and dad, now divorced, who allowed TV cameras into their home and heads just because they had eight children. A set of twins and a set of sextuplets does make for an unusual family, but Jon seems to resent the contractual obligation he agreed to and Kate seems to admire herself increasingly. Then when the family fell apart, the fighting got ugly and sad. So for the good of the children, can these parents please remove themselves and all their dirty laundry from the public spotlight?

Tim Tebow. Okay, so he won a Heisman Trophy. That was a couple of years back, and correct me if I’m wrong, but he’s not the only person who ever won that prize. And I’ve heard rumors that he really doesn’t walk on water, but the unusual PR buzz on this Florida Gator would have you wondering about his supernatural powers. If you tell me he’s a nice guy, I’ll certainly believe you, but why do we have to hear about it all the time? And the crying….enough! I’m just guessing there are other really, really super college football players out there…and some of them might have Heisman Trophies on their bookshelves, too.

Lady Gaga. The singer, a.k.a. Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is another one who I’m ready for the timer to run out on. I know she’s recorded some catchy dance tunes and has sold millions of CDs, but what’s with the get-ups? Does a truly talented singer need to invent those weird costumes?

That’s it for now, but I reserve the right to add to my list. So you can take a turn, too. Anyone you’d like to see fade into the background?