Sunday, December 26, 2004

Great Movies

I claim to be an old movie buff. I do love them, but it seems that my taste is quite limited. I just stumbled across the AFI's (American Film Institute) website, and they have all these lists broken down of the best movies. I went into the Top 100 American Films and I am sad to say that of the top 10, I had only seen 4 and 1/2. I say 1/2 because I couldn't make it all the way through "Schindler's List" (#9). For all of you who have some extra time while you're off for the holidays, here's a suggesttion of something to do in your relaxing time, especially if you are practically snowed, or iced in, in my case. For your convenience, I'll provide you with the top ten listings (for all 100, you're on your own to look it up... I love you, but that's a lot of typing). Surely, there's one you haven't seen, and if not, pick an old favorite and enjoy it again.

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Greatest American Movies
1. Citizen Kane
2. Casablanca
3. The Godfather
4. Gone With the Wind
5. Lawrence of Arabia
6. The Wizard of Oz
7. The Graduate
8. On the Waterfront
9. Schindler's List
10. Singin' in the Rain

Saturday, December 25, 2004

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to wish all of you friends out there the merriest Christmas ever! Hope and pray that your holidays are as good as mine have been!

Love,
Ginger

Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Another Quote

I don't know if all this nasty weather is just making us all loopy, but my friends and family sure have been saying funny things lately. My mom and sister and I were sitting around, having a snack and watching our beloved HGTV, and on this particular show, they had found urns buried in the homeowners backyard. My mother informed me of this very interesting "fact:"

"That's what I love about old homes. If they didn't want something anymore, they didn't throw it away, they just buried it."

We laughed so hard at her.

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Quote

Just wanted to share this quote with you people. I guess the mystery is solved now. Once we know what's wrong, we can start to make it right. So, go to it; get out there and attend your block parties.

"The downfall of America is because neighbors are no longer attentive."
-Michael (my good friend)

Monday, December 06, 2004

My Latest Favorite Artist

I found a new favorite... not to be afraid John-John (John Mayer) or M-raz (Jason Mraz), but I think another man has joined the ranks of greatness. His name is Marc Broussard. His music is amazing and the words are just as beautiful. Here's my favorite:
"Hope For Me Yet"
I could bless the water
But it wouldnt turn to wine
Paint a picture of the sunset
Hanging there in your eyes
But it'd just be some compromise
I could write a million verses
Every word youve heard before
Steal some of Dylans best
But it'd leave me wanting to say more
Cause theres so much more
Baby if you could love somone like me
Theres no end to the possibility
Hopes and dreams push away the pain and regret
But loving you just lets me know
There might be hope for me yet
Hope for me yet
Sometimes when I look back
I dont even know myself
It blows my mind to think that
I've found grace in someone else
Baby your grace is something else
Baby if you could love somone like me
There's no end to the possibility
Hopes and dreams push away the pain and regret
But loving you just lets me know
There might be hope for me yet
For a man whos done nothing
I've been blessed with so much more than I deserve
I'm smart enough to know that I've been handed something
Can't put a price on what its worth
Baby if you could love somone like me
Theres no end to the possibility
Hopes and dreams push away the pain and regret
But loving you just lets me know
There might be hope for me yet
Hope for me yet
Hope for me yet

I remember Casey telling me about him years ago (I swear those Birmingham people get good music so much earlier than we do), and I liked him, but I just found his new CD at Target (my favorite store) last night for only $8.99, and I took a chance and it is amazing!!!! Go buy it. Enjoy.