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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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If I get a boyfriend next year I’m pulling away from Saffrons

  December 15, 1964, Tuesday I didn’t go to the Saffron Meeting tonight, because I had to work at Charleston’s Dress Store, wrapping Christmas Presents. The Club discussed Sunday’s Mother Daughter Breakfast and they were unset because $15.00 was spent … Continue reading

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Eating raw eggs and stepping on live snails was part of Saffrons pledging, Hell Week

  November 17, 1964, Tuesday. Pearl and I were too tired to go to the Saffron meeting, instead, we worked on the school play. The meeting was sickening anyway. They made the Pledge’s eat raw eggs and kill live Snails. … Continue reading

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Strict rules at Culver City High School in 1964 almost disbanded Saffrons

  October 20, 1964, Tuesday. Mr. Scott came to our Saffron meeting. He didn’t disband us, but he said he would if we did anything bad again. We had to have papers taken home to be signed by our parents. … Continue reading

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It’s officially true…Blonds have more fun!

October 3, 1964, Saturday. Wore a black wig today. Made my sister Donna and her friend Dianne S. wash my car, because they’re Pledges. I wore Dianne’s short, black wig to school today and people couldn’t believe it. I told … Continue reading

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May have a job at Jack’s Ranch Market in Culver City for $25.00 a week.

  September 21, 1964, Monday. I maybe have a job as a box girl!!! Everyone noticed my hair being so light. Some liked it, but most wanted me to change it back. So after school we all went to Linda … Continue reading

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Relaxed watching “Bewitched” and “Payton Place”…”Goldfinger” was released today!

September 17, 1964, Thursday. Delivered more invitations Today in school the girls who received Saffron Tea invitations really kissed up to us. I felt so BIG! Some girls were really hurt, like Donna’s friend Dianne S. and Sharon Bantalon. We … Continue reading

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First day back at Culver City High School during the Mad Men era

  September 15, 1964. Tuesday. Went to parties tonight at UCLA. Byron is still going steady Well, today was the first day of school. It was fun seeing the whole gang and my teachers seem pretty good… After school I … Continue reading

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National Lampoon’s “Animal House” was like the night we spent at UCLA’s Frat-Parties

 September 12, 1964, Saturday. Got locked out of Nana’s Appartment at 3:30 am. Almost called Howard for help. Got up and went to the pool. Had to take my little sister and brother, Billee and Preston. Tried to get a … Continue reading

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If I only had the perfect boyfriend my life wouldn’t be so sad!

  August 30, 1964, Sunday. Had a temperature of 104 degrees Was sick all day. I wonder if Howard is as sick as I am. He got mad at me last night because I acted so dumb at Denny’s. Like … Continue reading

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