All is well....

Heathcote Shiraz 2008 is the drink of the evening or as my son so rightfully pointed out to me earlier on in his very eloquent three-year old Portuguese "vinho tinto mae". For those non-linguists out there, just plain old red wine. By no stretch of the imagination do I profess to be a wine connoisseur but this is indeed a fine choice. A perfect end to a good week, a satisfying week, a week of parks and beach and some sun with a little bit of rain but hey, it is only water and lots of scrummy coffees. Yes, scrummy - perhaps an odd choice of an adjective but for today, scrummy will do, unless you can come up with something that makes me go - yes!!!! That is the adjective!!! A week of laughter and smiles and getting-to-know conversations and a little bit of culture thrown in for small measure. An Italian film - Marriage and other Disasters - one of many to pick from the Lavazza Italian Film Festival. I LOVED every second of this film - the cinematography, the ability to capture the very essence of a place, those sweet and sun-soaked Italian vineyards which made me want to enjoy a glass of Italy, Florence too, I believe - at least, it looked like Florence to me - those colourful houses sporting the best windows with the best views. I love the unpredictability of European films because they portray life as it really is, one very big shade of grey. Women are portayed as real women. I know that means differently depending on the woman you talk to. But for me, it is the fact that they are not necessarily always so very young and perfectly beautiful and carry the body that you have always dreamed of owning ( yes, I do at times say - ah, yes, that would be nice ) but seriously and more importantly, that they have a presence, live by a code even if you totally disagree with it, that they may even challenge the accepted social norm, be opinionated to the extent of annoyance but still, so very likeable and even very loveable. The film reminds you to laugh at yourself. It is about friendship, life's disappointments and successes.. If you want a heart-felt giggle, this feel good experience is definitely worth your time.
This has been such a good good week!