Tag Archives: Culver City

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

Posted on January 2, 2014 by saffronsrule

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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My Dad was a perfectionist and didn’t think my Saffron picture was worth $12.50

Posted on January 1, 2014 by saffronsrule

June 4, 1964,Thursday. Got Saffron Pictures. Sticking to my diet. We got our Saffron pictures today. Daddy was mad because he doesn’t think they were worth $12.50. I think they’re good. I wish I could give one to Dave. I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 30, 2013 by saffronsrule

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

Posted on December 27, 2013 by saffronsrule

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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Was it uncool to cruise a guy’s house and spy on him.

Posted on December 27, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 30, 1964. Saturday. Sandy and I went spying on Jack and Dave at Toes. Came home from Lauri’s and laid in the sun at 11:00. Took my bathing suit top off and laid on my stomach. Dumb kids wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Culver City High School Senior Ditch Day, 1964. I felt so unpopular tonight

Posted on December 26, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 29,1964, Friday. Most boring Friday night in a long time. Today was senior ditch day. Was so boring, I should have ditched too. Junior’s took over the Senior Lawn. After school we went to Lauri’s and cut her hair … Continue reading →

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Just like a young Marilyn Monroe, I had my own acting coach

Posted on December 25, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 28, 1964. Hope Dave and I won’t always be enemies. Didn’t do much today. Came home and studied my script, and went to drama class at Patricia Stevens. It’s so bitchen and Mr. Louis is a great acting coach. … Continue reading →

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Andy Warhol’s Edie Sedgwick was my Party Girl Role Model in 1964

Posted on December 23, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 27, 1964, Wednesday. Told everyone I hated Dave because he’s such a child. Pam told Donna he likes Jannie his old girlfriend again. I knew he would like her if he saw her at the Saffron party. That’s why … Continue reading →

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Binge Eating was the way I coped after breaking up with my boyfriend

Posted on December 22, 2013 by saffronsrule

May 26, 1964, Tuesday. I wonder who Byron is going out with. Jack said he would talk to Bryon. He probably won’t even remember me. After school Pearl, Jackie, Maryanne and I went to Santa Monica Library to work … Continue reading →

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May 25, 1964, Monday. Want to go out with Byron. Well I’ve convinced myself I’m going to play the field, not sticking to one boy. Dave and I weren’t made for each other. All he wants is his friend JB, … Continue reading →

Posted on December 21, 2013 by saffronsrule | Leave a comment