Category Archives: Los Angeles

>July in Los Angeles

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Cicada Lady

>Summer is not necessarily Los Angeles’ finest season. For most of the year, southern Californians can look at the U.S. weather map and smile. When the rest of the country is being pummeled with ice storms, we have cool, breezy … Continue reading →

Posted in americana, getty, Los Angeles, museums, summer | 1 Comment

>Bar Centro

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Cicada Lady

>It didn’t take long after moving to discover that we had landed in the heart of the movie industry. Almost everyone I have met is either a producer, actor/actress, writer, director, you name it. If not, they are probably involved … Continue reading →

Posted in bar, bar centro, drinks, Los Angeles, people watching | 3 Comments

>And it’s on to moustaches and boyfriend jeans

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Cicada Lady

>I have never considered myself a trend setter, but before I moved to Los Angeles, I at least thought of myself as a few steps above mom jeans. (OK, OK, maybe a few is pushing it. I know I have … Continue reading →

Posted in fashion, jeans, Los Angeles, moustache, style | 7 Comments

>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 →

Posted in Acton, countryside, farm animals, farmers, Los Angeles, rural life, smog | Leave a comment

>First Impressions

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Cicada Lady

>It is a long way to Los Angeles from Frederick when you’re carrying a 9 month old, especially if you’ve been up all night with one daughter throwing up and another daughter who kicks in her sleep. Especially if you … Continue reading →

Posted in first impressions, Los Angeles, moving | 7 Comments