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 to the beach if it keeps up this way. After school today, I wanted to go to Toes, but we all planned to meet at the Wall in Santa Monica. When we arrived, Marilyn and I were the only girls there, everyone else went to Toes, like I thought. So we drove down there listening to the Kingsmen sing Louie Louie on the radio, trying to figure out the dirty words…. Got to Toes, but Howard or Dave weren’t there. Pam Hermanso wrote me a note, she didn’t tell Howard I hated him. He told her he was mad and didn’t talk to me because I didn’t talk to him. I think we’ll make up Saturday. Ordered about $15.00 worth of Saffron Club pictures. Got to give one to Howard. They are so Bitchen!!

The WALL at Santa Monica Beach, 1964.

The True Lyrics to Louie Louie

We would play the record slow motion on the record player, trying to figure out what they were saying. We thought it said, I banged her all night long and soon a baby will come along, Boy did we have dirty minds, here are the real words.

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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 did I scratch his darling little face. Just when everything was going so wonderful and we had such big plans for the Summer. Told all my friends about Saturday. They couldn’t understand why I did it and especially without a reason. But, still, they think we’ll go back together after he thinks about how mean he treated me. Right now his pride is hurt. So we’ll both have to suffer, cause neither of us will apologize. I still love him, but, I pray I will forget him and Dave Kendal will ask me out. I really could like Dave. He’s so quiet and such a good surfer and so darling. Always tan, with a peeling nose and a great build.

The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go

Is it possible I set up these constant breakups so we would both suffer, miss each other and makeup again.

The Supremes – Baby Love

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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 real fun.” Then, by noon, when we broke for lunch, I didn’t want to go back. I had to work 4 more hours and got soaked, hair and all. My feet were sore and blistered, my nails were breaking and I must have washed 50 cars. At four o’clock I was so weak I almost cried when I stubbed my toe. Got home almost at 5 o’clock. Howard picked me up at 7:00. He looked bitchen. Al and Pat and us, went to the dance. Started fighting because I was so tired I guess. One wanted to do something, the other didn’t. All my friends were at the dance. Howard made a fool out of me by leaving me standing alone. He got mad when I started dancing with John. Ernie wanted to dance with me, but Howard wouldn’t let me. He grabbed my arm and we left at 10:00. Both of us were really mad. Pat and Al didn’t want to go to Lew’s, so Al took us to Pat’s and we watched TV. We didn’t talk. Didn’t kiss him once. I scratched him with my long nails on the face and he got so mad, I was afraid. (We’re done.)

The best part about a car wash was the great songs blasting from a radio.

Wooly Bully – Sam The Sham and the Pharoahs

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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. Lost some sex appeal. He put a dollar in gas. We drove all the way to Downey. He asked what he lied to me about. I wouldn’t tell him. Didn’t want him to know I had been spying on where he really lives. We got there and I wouldn’t kiss him in front of all the people he knew standing in the parking lot. I got home about five o’clock. Marilyn picked me up at 7:00. We drove to Palisades High School. Everyone was there. I danced all night with everyone. Then some crazy boy started dancing with me. He tried to attack me. I ran. He followed. All the Culver guys ran after him and told him to keep his hands off me. He kept watching me dance. I’ll never hear the end of it, all the kids kept kidding me about my boyfriend.

1964 Dance Party

Freddie Cannon – Palisades Park

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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. So, He’ll be able to go. But, I don’t think he can go to the Saffron Dance cause it’s on Friday. And, I don’t think he can get off. The boy I picked up, a couple weeks ago came by for his shoes. Dad got all mad for picking up a hitchhiker. Howard called, he found out that I was mad at him. Wanted to know what he lied about. I didn’t have the guts to tell him. I’m taking him to work tomorrow. Sure hope it doesn’t rain. We got tickets for the car wash Saturday. Have to sell seven tickets. Mom and Dad are going to Palm Springs Saturday. Then to San Francisco next week. Wish they were going for Easter Week.

Hitchhike Marvin Gaye 1963

HULA HOP, guys and girls wore matching Hawaiian clothes to the dance.

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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 crashed. Mommie called, she ran out of gas. I had to pick her up. She was real mad cause I forgot to pick up the kids from school. Came home, Surprise! Al called and wanted me to know about Saturday. We’re supposed to double and go out to dinner. Told him Howard hadn’t called and don’t care cause I hate him. And, I think he hates me after last weekend. He probably found some girl at the dance he went to Sunday. (He didn’t ask me to go.) Al told me not to make other plans cause he’ll get a hold of him. The song “Your No Good” is made for Howard.

Was I mad or sad, or is that the same thing. My heart was broken and I wanted to hurt him. Funny how I could be madly in love with Howard one minute and hate the next. That behavior continued to play out in relationship after relationship. So immature and needy.

He’s No Good by Dee Dee Warwick.

Don’t Call Me Anymore by Dee Dee Warwick

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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 you more everyday.” He stinks and I don’t love him anymore, now that I know the real him. He’s a liar and he’s just out for fun. I know cause he’s never told me he loves me. But I’ve never told him either. Tonight was Club night. Got millions of compliments on my outfit, even though the pink sweater was Lauri’s. Car wash is Saturday. Bake sale the next week. Then the trip to Crestline. Saffron’s want me to get Lew’s Band to play for free. What am I going to do. He thinks we’re paying him. The dance is on Friday, so Howard probably won’t be able to come. I don’t really care. Went to Fosters.

Crestline California was an Hour and a half from the beach. We had the mountains and the desert in Palm Springs, all within a two hour drive. As teenager we’d head to these resorts during school breaks. But, of course I’d rather be at the beach anytime.

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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 both have bad colds. Told everyone that I didn’t like Howard as much, because I’m finding out how he really is. I think he’s mad at me anyway, for coming over to Lew’s and for Saturday night. He lied again. He told me he would call tonight and he didn’t. He probably met some girl at that dance and called her instead. We’re supposed to go out next Saturday with Pat and Al to the Luowe. But I have a feeling he won’t call all week! I think we’re through. I wish I could find someone else. A year ago tonight at 8:00 my Mayme died. Mom went to put flowers on her grave. It was the saddest day of my life when she died…I didn’t want to live without her.

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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. Came home and ate. Then my sister Donna and my cousin’s Chuck and Nancy and I went to Toes. No one was there. Drove to Lew’s. Dave Kendal told me Howard was there. Went in with all the napkins Bryan threw in my car at the Flying Jib. Lew was there. No one else. They were going to a Dance. Told Lew how I felt about Howard lying to me. Then Howard came in and started lying again. Said he just came from a Funeral. (I’m sure!!! On a Sunday.) Walked to my car. My 14 year old cousin Chuck, made a fool out of me. He started fighting with Nile’s and Howard. Chuck told him I sing “I love you Howard.” I almost died. He wouldn’t stop. Kept saying things like I would beat any of you punks up. (These were big guys – Surfers.) I just wanted to get out of there cause my face was red. The car wouldn’t start. The guys had to open the hood. Finally we left. Howard said he’d call tomorrow. Went to the gas station. Chuck got out of the car and walked like a spaz. People were looking. They thought he was nuts. Howard’s going to the dance to pick up on girls, I just know it.

Billee’s first Communion. Top left, Donna and Sharrie Williams, Nancy and Jimmy Williams. Bottom left, Chuck Williams holding Preston Williams, Billee Williams.

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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 boring day. Didn’t do anything. There was an assembly and a concert, almost fell asleep. Went home. Then went to get some tennis shoes and picked up the Chevy. Came home. Lauri wanted me to go to some party. We went with Candy and Lynn to the park. There were a lot of kids from the Jewish Center, (where I met Howard.) I was bored and half froze standing in the cold. Finally a darling boy came over. Lauri Started flirting with him. She told him I was going Steady. He acted like he liked me. Went to her house. Wanted to go home. Didn’t want to be with any boy.

March 7, 1964, Saturday. I’m losing my love for Howard more and more. He’s just out for fun and he lies. Bitchen Night.

Mommy made me wash the windows in my room. Then I took of to the beach to meet Howie. It was freezing cold. Dave Kendal was there. I sat and talked to him. Then a whole bunch of kids went to Jerry Booth’s house. After we went to the Flying Jib at Toes. Dave, Greg, Jerry, Dan, Byron, Ray and a whole bunch of other kids were there. I sat and flirted. Howard finally drove by at 2:30. 2 ½ hours late. He came in, than we went to Al’s. He got a hair cut. Went to Lew’s and I told him we wanted his band to play for the Saffron Party. Howard and I doubled with John and Bonnie. We played Miniature Golf and I was terrible at it. We left after John went on the Trampoline. Went to John’s apartment to watch Surf Films. Howie almost threw me on the bed. Let him go under my blouse. Didn’t get any thrill out of it. Couldn’t get hot. I was bored and acted cold to him all night. He got mad but I didn’t care. I don’t think I like him as much. I’m tired of waiting for him to call and I hate liars.