But sometimes wishful thinking is incurable: the poster child is nuclear fusion, the subject of Charles Seife's substantive and lively new book, "Sun in a Bottle".
Instead, try the shrimp tempura ($9), which almost floated off the plate, al dente cavatelli ($13) in a delicate pink sauce with plenty of sautéed chicken plus a sharp, lively note of sun-dried tomatoes and chicken ($15) or beef ($18) skewered marinated kebabs.
Snag a coveted seat outside and enjoy the golden light and lively atmosphere as the sun goes down.
Analysts said a lively auction of The Sun-Times was less likely because it runs a distant second to its larger, more profitable rival, The Chicago Tribune.
Whisper-thin, jicama ravioli wrappers contrasted appealingly with the creamy filling, and their fresh, delicate sweetness was delightful with the lively, tart and tangy sun-dried tomato-hazelnut Romesco sauce.
Meticulously cooked, moist salmon, with a delicate potato and Dijon crust ($18) resting on seasoned, sauteed spinach, was a winner, as was the lively, tasty shrimp, broccoli, sun-dried tomato, garlic and oil fettuccine ($15) with a remarkable number of tiny shrimp.
Even the ball off his strings sounded livelier on this sun-kissed Melbourne afternoon.
His face was lively with expression, and the sun shone on the edge of the woman's head, casting off bright beams; it looked as though he was passing on to her some majestic light of wisdom.
A tall, sturdy woman for her age, with sun-worn skin and lively brown eyes, Hydorn acknowledges that she does not screen or ask questions of those ordering the kits, which she sells with instructions.
2. Lisbon's biggest food market, the lively Mercado da Ribeira (Avenida 24 de Julho, 6am-2pm, cloSun Sun), was built at the end of the 19th century and topped by a Moorish dome.
Standing before a red barn bathed in a rosy evening sun in Decorah, Iowa, Mr. Obama had a lively back-and-forth with a supportive, but often challenging, crowd.
