A Third Cindy 90 x 365

A few years older than me, my cousin Cindy’s cast off clothes became my clothes. We were occasional friends; her parents acted like they were too good for us. She told me about sex; Romeo and Juliet (the Zeffirelli version) and not getting your feet wet when having your period.

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Indigo Bunting said…
Been sitting on this comment for days:

In a week in which I'm thinking about Verona (where one can visit Juliet's balcony), this is a joy! Hmmm. More details on the last line?
12/22/06, 7:43 AM
Cedar Waxwing said…
Not getting your feet wet when menstruating, I think, is an old wives' tale. Her mom (eldest daughter of European immigrant) told her she was to never get her feet when when having her period. I don't remember the reason she gave - what would happen if you did - but later attributed it to not being able to go swimming.
12/22/06, 7:54 AM
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