Patisserie, France |
This week the movie "Eat, Pray Love" came out; I have to admit, I couldn't get through the book; Elizabeth Gilberts' neediness was more than I could bear--the book was all about her, no where did I find a caring thought except for herself. After reading about 100 pages, I thought I couldn't possibly read anything this self-centered and boring--no wonder Oprah loved it. Now I know some of you thought this was a transformational book, but my feeling was that this woman needed to look into the mirror, not embark on some escape from the reality of who she is and where she came from--no matter how much you run away, that suitcase full of issues always seems to park itself right next to you--better to stay and deal with it, than run away and run in circles. It's easy to run away, far more difficult to stay and deal.
Truffle Pasta, Il Panaro, Gubbio, Italia |
Formaggio, Parma, Italia
Written @ 35,000 feet on UAL Flight #8 SFO-JFK
Mama D - I think you have defined for yourself, your first "Best Seller". Do It! Write the women's "Anthony Bourdaine style book" about life. Redefine the women's Point of View". Your gender, your daughter and your grand-daughter deserve a "real" voice. go for it! xoxo j
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