Category Archives: teenage reality blog

We’ll I’m going out with my ex boyfriend’s good friend… Everly Brothers – Let It Be Me (1964)

June 12, Friday. I’m going out with Phil Had history final, got a 75%. Was real happy. Jacky and I went shopping. We went all over town from Tops and Bottoms to Westwood Village. I got a yellow two piece … Continue reading

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This Summer everyone would be at Toes in Play Del Rey, or the Wall, in Santa Monica

June 11, 1964. Dave Kendal’s 18th Birthday. Wore my watch to school, it was first day of Finals, so we got out of school at 12:30. and went to the beach – to the WALL – in Santa Monica. I … Continue reading

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My “Sour 17” Surprise Party with all the Saffrons

June 10, 1964, Wednesday. I’m 17, It’s my Birthday. I want to weigh 115 lbs. Woke up to a table filled up with presents and cards. Granddaddy left me 25 dollars. At school everyone sang “Happy Birthday.” After school I … Continue reading

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Is it ever cool to date your buddy’s ex girlfriend?

June 9,1964, Tuesday. Really went off my diet. Saw Dave, Jack and Phil. I did good all day. I wasn’t even hungry. Then I came home and laid in the sun, but ate a piece of toast. Phil called and … Continue reading

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My Mother either didn’t know what the “PILL” was for… or knew and didn’t tell me

June 8, 1964, Monday. I’m the fattest girl. Nothing happened today. Stuck to my diet real good, until I came home, than ate so much. I’m so fat I hate myself. Mommy called the doctor to see why I’m gaining … Continue reading

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My mother got hysterical when she found out her 75 year old father ran off and Married a woman, she knew nothing about

June 7, 1964, Monday. It’s true, Granddaddy eloped and got Married. Lauri slept over last night, but left in the morning. Well, it’s true, Granddaddy married some Lady named Mary. I can’t believe it’s true. How he could be so … Continue reading

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My 75 year old Grandfather, takes a 70 year old Bride, giving me the shock of my life.

June 6, 1964, Saturday. I think Grandaddy got Married. Got up and went bike ridding until 12:00, laid in the sun until 3:00 and stayed on my diet all day long… I lost 3 lbs. I’ll loose 5 lbs by … Continue reading

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I must lose10 lbs and get a quick tan before school is out in two week.

June 3, 1964, Wednesday. Really on a diet, “Prisoners of Fat” Everyone wore orange and white Saffron colors today. Pearl and I are on a diet. We’re going to lose 10 lbs by June 15, when we’re out of school … Continue reading

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Saffron Seniors get ready to graduate, now my class moves up to top position in the club.

June 2, 1964, Monday. After school I had to go to gym detention. Did exercises for an hour and was so tired I went home and set my hair for the Saffron meeting. We had elections. Marilyn is now President, … Continue reading

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1964 – year of the Beach Boy – Beatles – Battle of the Bands… the West Coast vs the East Coast, Tan vs Pale.

June 1, 1964, Sunday. Jannie doesn’t like Dave at all. Got up at 5 am to finish my term paper. My eyes are sunburned, so wore dark glasses to school. My sister Donna is real sick. She got a sore … Continue reading

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