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About saffronsrule

Sharrie Williams is the author of The Maybelline Story and a direct descendant of the Maybelline Cosmetic Family. Great niece of Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams. Buy a signed copy today.

Listened to the Kingsmen singing Louie Louie on the radio, tried to figure out the dirty words.

Posted on October 10, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 17, 1964, Hot day. Think we’ll make up Saturday. Saffron Club Night. (St. Patrick’s Day) Today was the most bitchen day of the year. It was 85 degrees. We’re going to ditch school maybe Thursday or Friday and go … Continue reading →

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The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go…I think I force these breakups just to makeup again.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 16, 1964, Sad Day. Mom and Dad’s 19th Anniversary. They’re leaving for San Francisco. Couldn’t sleep all night. Kept waking up and thinking of us being finished. My heart hurt so bad and I got pains in my stomach. Why … Continue reading →

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Saffron Car Wash, listening to Wooly Bully by Sam The Sham and the Pharoahs

Posted on October 8, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 14, 1964, Saturday. Tired day and mad night. Saffron Car Wash. Howard and I are done. I hate him again. Was so tired I could hardly get up. Started washing cars at 10:00. At first I thought “this is … Continue reading →

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He asked what he lied to me about. I wouldn’t tell him. Didn’t want him to know I had been spying on him

Posted on October 7, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 13, 1964, Bitchen Night. Took Howard to work. Palisades Dance. Drove to school. Was real careful not to get windblown. After school, drove real fast to pick up Howard. He got a hair cut and I didn’t like it. … Continue reading →

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Didn’t think anything of picking up hitchhikers in 1964, but dad got all mad.

Posted on October 5, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 12, 1964, Thursday. Rainy day. Think Howard and I are going to get in a fight tomorrow. Marilyn drove to school. Started to rain. Talked about the Hula Hop and who we’re inviting. I’m taking Howard. That’s on Saturday. … Continue reading →

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I love him, I hate him, I wish he would call… So frustrated at 16

Posted on October 4, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 11, 1964, Wednesday. Mad Day. I hate Howard so much, I get mad when I think about it. Drove to school. Cold’s getting worse everyday. Almost fell asleep in class today. I was so tired after school I came home and … Continue reading →

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March 10, 1964. Tuesday. Please let me find someone new…not Jewish. Sick day. Saffron Club night. Drove to school. Could hardly talk, my cold is getting worse everyday thanks to Howard. He’s such a bum. “Howard I’m getting to hate … Continue reading →

Posted on October 3, 2013 by saffronsrule | Leave a comment

A year ago tonight at 8:00 my Mayme died. It was the saddest day of my life…I didn’t want to live without her.

Posted on October 2, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 9, 1964, Monday. Mayme (my grandmother,) and I were so close. I’ve dreaded this day. She died a year ago. Sad day. Had Laryngitis so bad I couldn’t talk all day. Everyone knew I got it from Howard. We … Continue reading →

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My 14 year old cousin Chuck, made a fool out of me, he got out of the car and walked like a spaz..

Posted on October 1, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 8, 1964, Sunday. Most embarrassing day of my life. Family Day, Billee’s first Communion. Had to get up at 7:00 am. Got five hours sleep. Was dead tired. Whole family went to Church. Billee was so happy and excited. … Continue reading →

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Is it okay to let my boyfriend get to second base at 16 going on 17?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 6, 1964, Friday. Cute boy Mike liked me today. Told him I was going Steady. (It felt good to say it.) Boring day. Went to School with Marilyn. My hair looked good, but I felt fat. Was such a … Continue reading →