Someone asked a few years back to come up with my top favorite 25 films. I said "OK" and finally stopped at 110. Here's the top 50.
I would like to dedicated #1 to Joe Lindsay for introducing this film to me, #23 to my family because its the best film to get them all laughing and #18 to Matt and Shelly because they hate this film almost as much as I love it.
Enjoy...
1 Raiders of the Lost Ark
2 Shawshank Redemption
3 Babe
4 Life is Beautiful
5 Moulin Rouge
6 Fellowship of the Ring
7 Sling Blade
8 Strictly Ballroom
9 The Usual Suspects
10 Schindler’s List
11 Return of the King
12 Batman Begins
13 Amadeus
14 Chariots of Fire
15 The Mission
16 The Matrix
17 The Prince of Egypt
18 Fargo
19 The Empire Strikes Back
20 The Hunt for Red October
21 The Last of the Mohicans
22 Shall We Dance (original)
23 Waiting for Guffman
24 The Two Towers
25 Braveheart
26 The Truman Show
27 Forrest Gump
28 Edward Scissors Hands
29 Raising Arizona
30 Memento
31 Traffic
32 The Muppet Movie
33 Good Will Hunting
34 Field of Dreams
35 Star Wars
36 Return of the Jedi
37 Dead Man Walking
38 L.A. Confidential
39 Fiddler on the Roof
40 The Godfather
41 Best In Show
42 A Mighty Wind
43 Camelot
44 Unforgiven
45 Big Night
46 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
47 Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade
48 E.T.
49 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
50 Fried Green Tomatoes
Friday, October 27, 2006
Thursday, October 26, 2006
New blog
So, I know, you must all be thinking, "Wow, another entry from Heidi. She must have a lot of time on her hands..."
I've been meaning to start a blog for a while now since I have friends and family all over the U.S. (and overseas). So I finally did it! If you want to check it out, feel free. There's not a whole lot there just yet -- it doesn't quite compare to the coolness of Katy's blog or superconner.com, but it will fill up eventually. And I promise to post lots of cute puppy pictures. :)
Here it is: thelifeofheidi.blogspot.com.
Enjoy!
I've been meaning to start a blog for a while now since I have friends and family all over the U.S. (and overseas). So I finally did it! If you want to check it out, feel free. There's not a whole lot there just yet -- it doesn't quite compare to the coolness of Katy's blog or superconner.com, but it will fill up eventually. And I promise to post lots of cute puppy pictures. :)
Here it is: thelifeofheidi.blogspot.com.
Enjoy!
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Bob & Beth Do the Twin Cities!
So a couple weekends ago, my dad and Beth visited the great north country, and it was really great to see them. Beth looks great -- very fit and energetic. And my dad looks pretty good, too...apparently he's seeing a personal trainer now. Saturday night, we had a lovely dinner party at Stacy and Taylor's place in downtown St. Paul. If you'd like to see all the pics from that night, just click on this link: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLandingSignin.jsp?Uc=18feg6zq.b3dh0cn2&Uy=-8817wi&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=1
Friday, October 20, 2006
More books
This might be getting old for some people, but I felt like reflecting on some of my book history. This is what I came up with....although I feel like there is more than one answer for some of these.
1. Book that changed my life: There are two. "The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path to Loving-Kindness" was a book I read in a spirituality class in college. Interesting perspective on how to live your life in kindness, love yourself, accept things you can't change, etc. The other book that changed my life was "Lady and the Tramp," because it was the first "chapter" book I ever read, and it inspired me to keep on reading. :)
2. Book I've read more than once: "Where the Red Fern Grows." Love it. It was also the first book that made me cry.
3. Book I'd want on a deserted island: One of those survival guide books, of course.
4. A book that made me laugh: "Marley and Me." Highly recommended if you have a dog, have had a dog or are thinking about getting a dog. It's wonderfully written, an easy read and very entertaining.
5. A book that made me cry: Other than "Where the Red Fern Grows," all Nicholas Sparks books always make me cry. I also cried reading "Marley and Me." It's so touching!
6. Book I wish I had written: "My Sister From the Black Lagoon," because I feel like the author ripped off a bunch of my own childhood stories--not from my sisters, from my brother.
7. Book I wish had never been written: Really not sure on this. I'm thinking there were probably several books I never finished reading that were required in school. One that pops out in my head was "The Broken Cord," about a kid with fetal alcohol syndrome. The author turned out to be an alcoholic or something, and he was the one telling the story of his son, I believe. After that, I think Woodbury High School didn't require 10th graders to read that anymore.
8. Book I'm currently reading: "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates," a book given to me by Stacy and Taylor. I've only just started it, and so far it's pretty good.
9. Book I've been meaning to read: "1984" since I borrowed it from my brother about two years ago. There's many more on my shelf that I need to read, but that's probably the next one.
If you made it all the way to the end, congrats! :)
1. Book that changed my life: There are two. "The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path to Loving-Kindness" was a book I read in a spirituality class in college. Interesting perspective on how to live your life in kindness, love yourself, accept things you can't change, etc. The other book that changed my life was "Lady and the Tramp," because it was the first "chapter" book I ever read, and it inspired me to keep on reading. :)
2. Book I've read more than once: "Where the Red Fern Grows." Love it. It was also the first book that made me cry.
3. Book I'd want on a deserted island: One of those survival guide books, of course.
4. A book that made me laugh: "Marley and Me." Highly recommended if you have a dog, have had a dog or are thinking about getting a dog. It's wonderfully written, an easy read and very entertaining.
5. A book that made me cry: Other than "Where the Red Fern Grows," all Nicholas Sparks books always make me cry. I also cried reading "Marley and Me." It's so touching!
6. Book I wish I had written: "My Sister From the Black Lagoon," because I feel like the author ripped off a bunch of my own childhood stories--not from my sisters, from my brother.
7. Book I wish had never been written: Really not sure on this. I'm thinking there were probably several books I never finished reading that were required in school. One that pops out in my head was "The Broken Cord," about a kid with fetal alcohol syndrome. The author turned out to be an alcoholic or something, and he was the one telling the story of his son, I believe. After that, I think Woodbury High School didn't require 10th graders to read that anymore.
8. Book I'm currently reading: "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates," a book given to me by Stacy and Taylor. I've only just started it, and so far it's pretty good.
9. Book I've been meaning to read: "1984" since I borrowed it from my brother about two years ago. There's many more on my shelf that I need to read, but that's probably the next one.
If you made it all the way to the end, congrats! :)
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
BOOKS
A while back Katy laid bare her feelings about all sorts of books- after some time, I am finally following her request to do the same.
1. One book that changed your life; ummmmmm....tough question... but I will have to say What so Amazing about Grace and A new Kind of Christian. Both are books that helped me gain insight about extending grace to others as well as myself, not to mention the never ending lovelyness of the grace of god.
2. A book I've read more than once; Franny and Zooey. Love this book and cant really tell you why. Its hard book to get through for some, but others, like me, just eat it up.
3. One book I would have on a deserted island; I'm going to rip off Katy on this one- my bible. I'd finally have time to read those slightly obnoxious books like Leviticus. Also, I tend to keep lots of odds and ends, pictures, letters, and doodles I created during boring sermons, that would bring me, and I believe any conscious human being, hours of entertainment while waiting for the rescue plane.
4. A book that made me laugh; Me Talk Pretty One Day.
5. A book that made me cry; Jane Erye- tears of joy! and if it wasn't so weird to do so I would name my first born son, sinjin rivers- cool name, but its after a character who's a little freaky and seems incapable of real love- yikes. not exactly qualities I want to see in my son.
6. A book I wish I had written; Wild at Heart. So then, after coming to my senses, I could burn it.
7. A book I wish had never been written; Wild At Heart. But to be fair, I never actually read the book :) I read the first 30 pages and could not bear to continue- thats all I can say, my blood pressure is rising ;)
8. A book I am currently reading; 1776, Mans search for meaning, and Lies at the Altar: secrets to a good marriage (thanks to Art and Pattymelt, not sure what that means that they sent it to me... Considering I'm not even dating anyone...but love them for thinking of their youngest anyway) and I truly love Man's search for meaning- maybe one of my favorite books
9. One book that I've been meaning to read; the agony and the ecstasy- My mom has always been an advocate for reading. Since birth she has tried to steer me towards those books with the caldicott awards (I did get my hands on some babysitter club books though, but only because they were a gift from my grandfather.) and other signs of excellence on the covers. So over the years I have collected quite a few books from her reading encouraging hands. The Agony and ecstasy being one, and I WilL read it. :)
Thats it! This has taken much concentration and Katy is now in the background trying to get me to pay attention to her (she is banging on pots and pans, literally). I better go ~ Love to all my book loving family!
R.I.F!
1. One book that changed your life; ummmmmm....tough question... but I will have to say What so Amazing about Grace and A new Kind of Christian. Both are books that helped me gain insight about extending grace to others as well as myself, not to mention the never ending lovelyness of the grace of god.
2. A book I've read more than once; Franny and Zooey. Love this book and cant really tell you why. Its hard book to get through for some, but others, like me, just eat it up.
3. One book I would have on a deserted island; I'm going to rip off Katy on this one- my bible. I'd finally have time to read those slightly obnoxious books like Leviticus. Also, I tend to keep lots of odds and ends, pictures, letters, and doodles I created during boring sermons, that would bring me, and I believe any conscious human being, hours of entertainment while waiting for the rescue plane.
4. A book that made me laugh; Me Talk Pretty One Day.
5. A book that made me cry; Jane Erye- tears of joy! and if it wasn't so weird to do so I would name my first born son, sinjin rivers- cool name, but its after a character who's a little freaky and seems incapable of real love- yikes. not exactly qualities I want to see in my son.
6. A book I wish I had written; Wild at Heart. So then, after coming to my senses, I could burn it.
7. A book I wish had never been written; Wild At Heart. But to be fair, I never actually read the book :) I read the first 30 pages and could not bear to continue- thats all I can say, my blood pressure is rising ;)
8. A book I am currently reading; 1776, Mans search for meaning, and Lies at the Altar: secrets to a good marriage (thanks to Art and Pattymelt, not sure what that means that they sent it to me... Considering I'm not even dating anyone...but love them for thinking of their youngest anyway) and I truly love Man's search for meaning- maybe one of my favorite books
9. One book that I've been meaning to read; the agony and the ecstasy- My mom has always been an advocate for reading. Since birth she has tried to steer me towards those books with the caldicott awards (I did get my hands on some babysitter club books though, but only because they were a gift from my grandfather.) and other signs of excellence on the covers. So over the years I have collected quite a few books from her reading encouraging hands. The Agony and ecstasy being one, and I WilL read it. :)
Thats it! This has taken much concentration and Katy is now in the background trying to get me to pay attention to her (she is banging on pots and pans, literally). I better go ~ Love to all my book loving family!
R.I.F!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Fall
Hudson and Tucker come to Springfield and become famous! Last Tuesday, a photographer from the State-Journal Register drove by Pat and Art's house and grabbed a shot of the mueller boys playing in the leaves! They were the cover of the city/state section :)
Sunday, October 15, 2006
More Visits to Chicago
Check out the most recent visitors to Chicago! We had a great time and I can't wait to host even more people!!!! Hint, Hint. Come visit!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Chicago, Chicago...
What an amazing weekend! Check out Katy's blog for her side of the story. Which, actually, coincides with what I remember.
Meeting with the "sisters" for a fabulous downtown Chicago gathering was the best thing that we'd done in a long time. So many fun conversations. And you'd be amazed at how little was said about husband's and children!
Katy's show, Bathroom Talk, was a hit. VERY late at night, but our afternoon nap and a very funny show kept us awake and laughing. It's amazing what she does!
Shopping, eating (we ate surprising healthily, dessert only once!), more shopping...and LOTS of laughter all along the way. The Menopause show was hilarious, great characters, great music, and written just for us. And we all went down to the stage at the end and danced arm in arm! Can you imagine? And with no wine beforehand. We're crazy, bold gals. Katy, Jessie and Angie stayed in their seats, realizing it was "our moment".
Katy took us to all the right places and, I'm certain, truly enjoyed herself. So what if she's 25+ years younger than all of us! She fit right in and we loved having her there to share the weekend.
Another trip? You bet. And here's hoping that Pat and Nancy can join us on the next one. How about June, at our lakehouse? Does that sound like a possibility??? I don't want to wait a whole year!
I love my sisters more than they can imagine...and delight in their presence and their personalities. Thanks, Mother and Dad, for bringing us into your family. We're forever grateful.
Carol
Meeting with the "sisters" for a fabulous downtown Chicago gathering was the best thing that we'd done in a long time. So many fun conversations. And you'd be amazed at how little was said about husband's and children!
Katy's show, Bathroom Talk, was a hit. VERY late at night, but our afternoon nap and a very funny show kept us awake and laughing. It's amazing what she does!
Shopping, eating (we ate surprising healthily, dessert only once!), more shopping...and LOTS of laughter all along the way. The Menopause show was hilarious, great characters, great music, and written just for us. And we all went down to the stage at the end and danced arm in arm! Can you imagine? And with no wine beforehand. We're crazy, bold gals. Katy, Jessie and Angie stayed in their seats, realizing it was "our moment".
Katy took us to all the right places and, I'm certain, truly enjoyed herself. So what if she's 25+ years younger than all of us! She fit right in and we loved having her there to share the weekend.
Another trip? You bet. And here's hoping that Pat and Nancy can join us on the next one. How about June, at our lakehouse? Does that sound like a possibility??? I don't want to wait a whole year!
I love my sisters more than they can imagine...and delight in their presence and their personalities. Thanks, Mother and Dad, for bringing us into your family. We're forever grateful.
Carol
Monday, October 02, 2006
Proposal
After picking up my mom and Carol at the airport and thoroughly enjoying their entertaining stories - and watching them start laughing at memories of the weekend they just shared with the other Lindsay women - I've decided I want to hear about it from the ALL the women who lived it. So come on Lindsay women who were in Chicago! Tell us your tales! Or is it more along the lines of 'what happened in Chicago stays in Chicago'? And Katy, make sure us cousins get your side of the story. I'm excited to hear about it from a cousin's point of view. =)
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