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BUMPING INTO MR. RAVIOLI.(busyness of life in New York City; effects on a child's imagination)
My daughter Olivia, who just turned three, has an imaginary friend whose name is Charlie Ravioli. Olivia is growing up in Manhattan, and so Charlie Ravioli has a lot of local traits: he lives in an apartment "on Madison and Lexington," he dines on grilled chicken, fruit, and water, and, having reached the age of seven and a half, he feels, or is thought, "old." But the most peculiarly local thing about Olivia's imaginary playmate is this: he is always too busy to play with her. She holds her toy cell phone up to her ear, and we hear her talk into it: "Ravioli? It's Olivia . . . It's Olivia. Come and play? O.K. Call me. Bye." Then she snaps it shut, and shakes her head. "I ...
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- Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor October 31, 2006 700+ words
...Ravioli") about his daughter Olivia's imaginary friend Charlie Ravioli, a friend so busy that they...it reaches the point where Olivia can no longer reach Charlie...s Gate" that - despite Charlie Ravioli and his cellphone - somehow...
- 'She won't eat strained peas; it's kind of a moral issue for her'
- Newspaper article from: Winnipeg Free Press Anonymous September 6, 2009 700+ words
...from Gopnik's own niece Olivia, who has an imaginary friend named Charlie Ravioli. Sadly, he is often too...call ("Ravioli, this is Olivia. Call me please...that Charlie reflects what Olivia has learned about fast...
- OLIVIA RECORDS MAKES CRUISING HISTORY FOR LESBIANS: FIRST WOMEN'S RECORD...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 19, 1992 700+ words
...1992 marks the third year of women's cruises by Olivia Records, the company that spearheaded the women...movement. In its first three years of operation, Olivia Cruises, a subsidiary of Olivia Records, has chartered nine cruise ships with...
- Olivia Founder and GM Ensures Smooth Sailing Ahead.
- Press release article from: Business Wire October 29, 2007 700+ words
...Legal Victory SAN FRANCISCO -- In response to a recent lawsuit filed by Olivia's former CEO and three other executives claiming that Olivia had wrongfully fired them, Olivia's Founder and President Judy Dlugacz addresses the company's unwavering...
- Olivia's so positive ..she is always smiling; EXCLUSIVE AS READERS GIVE pounds...
- Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England) May 11, 2005 700+ words
Byline: By DAMIEN FLETCHER OLIVIA Clarke has endured more misery in just...reaches more than pounds 55,000, Olivia has a special message... "I want...helping me," she says, with a grin. Olivia has been allowed to leave hospital...
- Olivia Hosts Best-Selling Lesbian Author's Expo on Alaskan Discovery Cruise.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire December 8, 2004 700+ words
...Calif., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Olivia, the lifestyle company that connects...and friends, announces the inaugural Olivia Author's Expo, featuring best-selling...Discovery Cruise, May 8-15, 2005. "The Olivia community is brimming with creative minds...
- Olivia's so positive ..she is always smiling; AS READERS GIVE EUR80,000 TO...
- Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England) June 6, 2005 700+ words
Byline: EXCLUSIVE By DAMIEN FLETCHER OLIVIA Clarke has endured more misery in just...recovery reaches more than EUR80,000, Olivia has a special message... "I want to...helping me," she says, with a grin. Olivia has been allowed to return to her home...
- Olivia Signs Strategic Partnership with AAA Travel of Northern California; AAA...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire June 4, 2003 700+ words
...OAKLAND, Calif., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Olivia, the world's largest and best-known provider...and gay markets. Through the agreement, Olivia-trained AAA travel consultants will sell Olivia trips to guests seeking lesbian and gay friendly...