A couple of short chapters of 'the book', a glass of red, were followed by a night of vivid and extraverted dreams. The book's author, James Gunn is a writer, actor and filmmaker (what an enviable combination) has an elegantly rich and satisfying style. The chapters are short and beautifully constructed, the words simple, and the prose is very much alive.
There must be a message in all this intergalatic upheavel, but so far it has eluded me.
It was back to reality today (there is a link to yesterday though) with a book launch at the Customs House, Circular Quay. Not just any old book. This one was launched by Therese Rein, business woman and wife of Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd. So what is that gave this book 'The Modern Woman's Anthology 2010' the celebrity treatment and the proverbial "leg-up?'
It's the result of the combined contributions of 22 talented, successful and inspiring Australian women who banded/bonded together to raise awareness and funds for mental health. The project grew out of a weekend's get together at a writer's centre in the Blue Mountains. It brings together their individual musings, memoirs and stories. Olympian Cathy Freeman, media commentator Dr Cindy Pan and author Libby Hathorn are three of the contributing writers.
There appears to be a common thread running through their stories -conquer adversity, know your self, work on your strengths and have the courage of your convictions. Some sage words of advice from these women in the know. Find a mentor who will still your self doubts and encourage you to shine in your own image.
Perhaps there really was a message to be taken out of my technicoloured day yesterday.
Be sure to buy the book and keep it in mind when you're shopping for a friend's birthday present. Revenue from sales will be donated to the Black Dog Institute to assist with their research into mental health in Australia.
And so to lunch
Prompted by the display, also at the Customs House, of memorabilia from Sydney's original Italian fruit shops, I stopped off at Bill and Toni's Italian restaurant in Stanley Street for a deliciously over -stuffed sandwich and a satisfying coffee. I drink soya milk which is adds 50cents to the price.
At $7.50 this must be the cheapest lunch in town.
Bill and Toni's -designer chic? NO small Italian village feel? YES
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