Thank you for the posting on the fearless Dominick Dunne, and very very best wishes to him for a speedy recovery - what courage this man has, and how much admiration we have for his great talent.  He is in a very small league of legendary, larger-than-life writers, which includes our own Liz Smith!

Words can’t express the sadness on the death of Natasha Richardson - the picture in the above posting is so beautiful, and just glows with her happiness and intelligence - wonderful evidence of her fulfilled life…

Liz, your writing is a pleasure to read and your understanding of the difference between fact, rumor, gossip and opinion should be a lesson to everyone, in particular "Psychic," who should take lessons from you.

"Lourdes may be well equipped to deal with/understand her recently divorced, driven and complex mother, who is trying to feel appreciated again, after a marriage to director Guy Ritchie. That one left her feeling not-so-hot about herself"

 Liz,

You seem to have a great deal of empathy for Madonna, but no girl at the age of 12, no matter how mature she appears to be, is truly equipped nor should she have to "understand" her mother’s emotional and physical needs. 

Madonna wants to convey the image of being a strong, self-directed woman, who can pave her own way and does not need the approval of others.  The reality is something quite different.  Hooking up with a callow youth, who could be her son, simply confirms to me that she is a narcissist who is in need of constant adulation. There is no doubt, she will eventually tire of him and he’ll be discarded. Meanwhile, all Lourdes will take from this experience is that her mother is a demanding, highly strung, self-absorbed wench.  I wonder what kind of adult Lourdes will become — will she end up a diva like her mother or will she end up living a quiet productive life in a completely different realm?

My heart breaks for the loss to the family of Natasha Richardson.  Having lost two children, my son on his 29th birthday of a drug overdose in 1988, and my daughter at age 33 in 1995 hit by a 17-year old driver as she was walking to work, I truly understand the pain Vanessa Redgrave must be suffering.  Natasha had accomplished much in her life but still had many years ahead of her.  So very sad.  May the family find comfort in being together and knowing there are many people throughout the world remembering them in their thoughts and prayers.

 

Hi Liz.  Thanks for the news and updates.

I had no idea that Dominick Dunne was ill and I’m thankful to hear that he is moving forward with such a positive attitude.  His work is always very interesting and I find it very enjoyable.  I find myself wondering about the center where he is being treated in Bavaria.  I remember that Farrah Fawcett was treated in Germany and had quite good results at the time.  Can you tell us if Mr. Dunne is receiving treatment at the same clinic?  If so it might be very interesting to know more about the center.  Of course I understand if this information is closely held and not for public consumption.

Thanks so much Liz.  I wish that you’ll have a fabulous spring and a weekend chock full of only your favorite kinds of "nuts" and loved ones.  As for me I’ll be meeting my intended rescue dog tomorrow morning.  I can’t wait to meet my new little pal!  Take good care.

Wishing you peace, love and light,

E

Thank you for your wonderful gossip Liz.  Mr. Dunne is a favorite of mine and hope he is feeling better soon.  So sad about Natasha Richardson, how fleeting life truly is and fragile.  Madonna is one very talented lady, her picture with her daughter tells the whole story of a wonderful mother and daughter relationship.

Liz,

Thanks for letting us know about Dominick Dunne. He is one of the best…I’m glad he’s keeping up a positive attitude. I’m also glad he said ‘to hell with them’ when his American doctors told him to give up and die. Cancer treatment in the United States is not the ‘be all and end all’…Dominick’s attitude is fearless and fabulous.

Long live Dominick Dunne!

Please tell Dominick Dunne that he is missed so very very much.  Every time I open my Vanity Fair I look for him and Hitchens to read, then go on to the rest.  If I am going to take a bath, I always take Dominick with me. ;-)  As a 3 time cancer survivor I know what it is like for him right now.  I hope he is drinking a lot of carrot juice.  Please tell him he is in our hearts and minds.