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New Years Eve party turned into a nightmare that lasted until 5 in the morning

December 31, 1964, Thursday Wild Open Party for New Years Eve Worked on Senior Play from 9 am to 4 pm, than came home. Lauri called and said the girls would be at my house at 7:30. I was depressed, … Continue reading

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Planning a New Years Eve Party at my house tomorrow night!

December 30, 1964, Wednesday Had my Senior pictures taken with Pearl. Then drove to the beach for old times. It was the last time this year and it made me sad, because it brought back old good and bad memories. … Continue reading

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Nana reminds me of Endora the Witch, from the TV show Bewitched!

December 29, 1964, Tuesday Well today was it with Nana! She bugged me too much! I finally told her off. I really told her what I thought of her. It was a terrible fight, but I can’t stand to see … Continue reading

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My mother wore the famous “Scandal Suit,” while I preferred a black fringe bikini

December 28, 1964, Tuesday. We got our bathing suits from Fiesta Pools, after 6 months of waiting. When you buy a pool from their company, they give all the women new suits free. I didn’t like any of them. Then … Continue reading

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My parents surprised me by having my 1957 Chevy painted for Christmas

December 26, 1964, Sunday. Got my 1957 Chevy Painted! Today we returned some of the clothes we got for Christmas. I returned my coat and got some blue capris and $170.00 credit… Then I got the biggest surprise ever!  Mom … Continue reading

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The Shangri-Las record, “Leader of the Pack” inspired my play, “The Littlest Ho-dad”

 December 13, 1964, Sunday. Mother Daughter Breakfast We got to the Hall at 9:15 and started rehearsing for the Play. We never even had the Characters cast before! And, we only went through it once, while I finished making the … Continue reading

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Working two job’s while producing a Play…I’m quite proud of myself!

  December 12, 1964, Saturday Went to work at Jack’s Ranch Market and then to Charleston’s Dress Store to wrap Christmas presents. Working two jobs and producing a play in a weeks time is a challenge, but I’ll do it … Continue reading

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Hell Night was Hell and I’m having second thoughts about being a Saffron now!

  November 28, 1964, Saturday. Saffron Hell Night and Torture! Tonight was really Hell! First of all I had to give up going to the dance in Westchester where the Crossfires were playing. Then I lost my purse!! I don’t … Continue reading

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Maybe I should forget having an acting career and just get a steady job!

  November 16, 1964, Monday. Took test on the book I read, “The Status Seekers,” It was pretty easy. After school we worked on the play, “Home Sweet Homicide.” I took Pearl home after rehearsal. My dad’s cousin, Bill Stroh, … Continue reading

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The “Wich Stand” in West LA is the hot ticket to hook up with cool guys with hot cars

  October 23, 1964, Friday Felt sick. Got book report done!! Wore my hair in braids for Hillbilly Day. After school went to Pearl’s and went to sleep. Her parents came home while we were watching TV. I fixed Pearl’s … Continue reading

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