Category Archives: teenage reality blog

My new Step-Grandmother was turning me into a Witch!

August 12, 1964, Wednesday. Saw “Marnie” and “Doctor Strangelove at the Loyola Theater in Westchester with Bonnie C. My Horoscope said there would be an inharmonious atmosphere and personal wishes unheeded. It all came true too, because Nana came over … Continue reading

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Narrowing the new crop of Saffron hopefuls down the the cutest girls in school

August 11, 1964, Tuesday. Called Gary’s house and bugged the boys. Sandy and I bought stuff to make the Saffron new member invitations. We went to Jan’s house and I ate over, than had the meeting there. We discussed new … Continue reading

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So bored, forced to get lost in sexy books like The Chapman Report and The Carpetbaggers

August 10, 1964, Monday. Read the “Chapman Report” REAL GOOD! Didn’t do anything all day or night, just went up to Lauri’s and looked at her 7th grade yearbook. Saw Jack, Bryan, Craig and Phil. I couldn’t believe how they … Continue reading

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My great uncle, founder of the Maybelline Company, invites us up to swim, (pictures of his estate in 1964)

August 9, 1964, Sunday. We went up to Unk Ile’s today. I went in his pool. Woke up this morning with no feeling at all for Howard. He lied to me again.  He said he’d call me as soon as … Continue reading

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Back on the merry-go-round with my ex-boyfriend!!!

August 8, 1964, Saturday. Went out with Howard and broke my promise to boys. (He’s an Animal) Stayed home all day. Didn’t know if Howard was kidding or not. Didn’t want to go out with him so didn’t plan on … Continue reading

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SEXPOT, some guy called me and I was highly insulted!!!

August 7, 1964, Friday. Howard’s determined to take me out! My sister Donna and I went to Toes, but nobody was in a good mood. In fact they hardly noticed us. Howard asked me what I was doing tonight. Phil … Continue reading

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I’m sure Howard used his inheritance and the sexy 1964 XKE Jag as a carrot, to suck me in again, but I wasn’t buying it

August 6, 1964. Thursday Howard asked me out tomorrow. Pearl, my sister Donna, her friend Linda Klein and I drove to Toes. Howard and Doug were there. They were making Brownies, so I helped them. Howard asked why I didn’t … Continue reading

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Starving and Stuffing while taking Diet Pills, started a lifetime of Yo Yo Dieting.

August 5, 1964, Wednesday. Didn’t do anything all day, just washed my hair and got dressed by 4:00. Shelia brought her new baby by and he’s the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! I ate so much I’ve gained back 5 … Continue reading

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Donna will automatically become a Saffron in the Fall, because she’s my sister

August 4, 1964, Tuesday. I’m Co-Activities Chairman for Saffrons. Pearl P. Charlotte T. and I went to the pool all day, than went to the Saffron Meeting. My sister Donna came as a guest. She’s in Saffrons for sure, because … Continue reading

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Sneaking into the drive-in cost me a lot more than the price of a ticket

August 3, 1964, Monday. Crime Doesn’t Pay! Laid in the sun all day. Then Dianne, Pearl, my sister Donna and her friend Linda K. and I decided to go to the drive-in. But,three of us were going to get in … Continue reading

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