3 Days in Dublin

 My mum and I spent 3 lovely days in Dublin in October. For mum, she was returning home. 

For me, a place I had spent many summers as a child. Only now, I was fully able to appreciate the charm and beauty of  Dublin city and the people who inhabit it.  

Ireland has a certain magic, rooted in its legends and tales. A certain quality of the delightfully odd and eccentric .... in Ireland you get a feeling anything could happen! 

Valley of the Dolls

Valley of the Dolls

This book is still relevant in 2013, wonderfully scandalous and incredibly theatrical.
I'm always interested in books that give insight into woman's affairs, especially ones
that date back, and I can imagine how extravagant this book was percieved when it
was released in the 60's. Scandelous, yes, but also incredibly insightful, considering
Susann herself had been in the movie industry. Told from the point of view of three
beautiful women living in New York, you get a real insight into the bitchy,
glamorous and often tragic life of movie stars and women. A woman must chose
to sacrifice her integrity and morals for the money and fame, or try to stay grounded.

Staying grounded however, proves harder than one would think.
 Slick, savvy and an enjoyable read