It is the first day of Autumn and that American photographer was in Sydney this morning marshalling a few thousand nude people to pose on the opera house steps. A bit ironic since it is the first cool morning we've had in months. Look for goose bumps!
We had a lovely baby shower at Maxine's yesterday, a wonderful eclectic group of family and friends, not to mention the delicious food Maxine prepared. Many of us brought our favourite children's books for Baby Meinecke's library. A highlight was the 'Dad's Survival Kit' Cristina made: goggles, (for squirts and throw-ups) masks, (for odours) ear plugs (for screaming, both baby's and parent's) which Dirk promptly put in his nose, and rubber gloves (obvious, yuk!)and tongs (for non-touch technique). It was hilarious.
Only four weeks to go. I'm getting excited.
I've made some decisions about the novel I feel good about, and will start putting some changes in place this week. I think it will make my main character more sympathetic.
I have been reading a manuscript of one of my writing buddies this weekend, very enjoyable but needing some work. This same author has a short story in the Women's Weekly this month, very sweet. I'm also looking forward to Yvonne's book launch. (another writing buddy) It is called Brush with Mondrian and is in the shops today but we are having a little party to celebrate later this month. I wonder which one of us will get a publishing deal this year!!!
Well the Tsunami didn't hit us but those poor Chileans copped it badly. There seems to be a major climactic disaster once a month. Australia's disaster will come gradually I think. All the rivers will dry up, agriculture will fail, famine will ensue etc....
Meanwhile we live our little lives trying not to think about it and hoping the politicians and scientists get it right.
Have a good week people. At least I didn't get a parking fine this Monday (as I did last week). I didn't go anywhere.
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