Hear that? It’s the tune of 2006. Before we dive in, a shout-out to our favorites from 2005. Feel free to hum along.

Originally published 10/31/05

But I’m here for you
When you are feeling stressed out
Or even just bored.

Keep me on your desk,
In your car, purse, or briefcase.
Or bedside table.

Squeeze me and squish me
When your anxiety builds,
You will feel better.

I humor you. I
calm you. I rescue you and
I even love you.

Size matters not. My
power, instead, is that you
are my great master.

Available at Matsu, 259 Newbury Street (617-266-9707 or matsuboston.com).

Still looking around for more action? Here are a few other things that gave us a little thrill in 2005:

Clothes Encounter
GlamLife at Embassy

Class Action
Volunteer at Boston Partners in Education