Monthly Archives: October 2008

>Noni, part time model

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Cicada Lady

>Derek Zoolander: Well I guess it all started the first time I went through the second grade. I caught my reflection in a spoon while I was eating my cereal, and I remember thinking “wow, you’re ridiculously good looking, maybe … Continue reading →

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>Losing My Religion

Posted on October 12, 2008 by Cicada Lady

>I was 32 years old when I first found a church that felt like home. I hadn’t really been searching my whole life. We were Easter and Christmas Presbyterians growing up, and I was perfectly content to spend my Sundays … Continue reading →

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>Country Roads

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Cicada Lady

>Yesterday, we headed out of the city to Animal Acres farm. My friend Margaret and her daughter Gabriella had gone a few days before and suggested we check it out as a possible location for Lucy and Gabriella’s birthday party. … Continue reading →

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>Lucy’s Birthday Wishes

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Cicada Lady

>I recently asked Lucy what she would like for her birthday. Our conversation was as follows: “Lu, what do you want for your birthday?”“A guinea pig.”“No.”“Two rats.”“No.”“A car.”“What? Why would you want a car? No!”“OK, a drum set.”“That sounds good.” … Continue reading →

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>Home Sweet Los Angeles

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Cicada Lady

>Yesterday afternoon, five second grade girls came over to our house. I had invited all six of the girls in Evie’s class to come over a few weeks ago, days after her comment about feeling unnoticed at recess, but hadn’t … Continue reading →

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