At the end of the year, a list will be made. Several lists, in fact. Making a list of the completed year is as much a part of our American culture as watching “A Wonderful Life” at Christmas and yelling at the television during the Super Bowl. We’re a list kind of crowd. In 2011, we’ve already had the round-up lists, tagging everything from the top 10 musical albums of the year to the top 140 best Twitter feeds. If a list of the year’s activities could be made, it’s been done. Even though it’s way past the midnight...