Tag Archives: Culver High School

My grandfather a 55 year veteran at MGM and my great uncle, the owner of the Maybelline Company both helped me with my raffle for the Saffron dance.

Posted on October 30, 2013 by saffronsrule

April 9, 1964, Thursday. I’m doing a lot for the Saffrons dance. Real hot today. Real excited for this dance. Sure hope all the boys come, especially Howard. John called after school to find out where the dance is at. … Continue reading →

April 8, 1964, Wednesday. Glad I saw Dave, now he’ll tell Howard Was real hot, should have ditched today. Boring day. After school came home. Mommy was in a bad mood and so was I. Linda came over and told … Continue reading →

Posted on October 28, 2013 by saffronsrule | Leave a comment

I’m not interested in the rich boy at the estate across the street. Hope he doesn’t bug me.

Posted on October 26, 2013 by saffronsrule

April 6, 1964, Monday. Ditched School Made my mind up, I wasn’t going to school today. Got up late, got dressed and left the house at 10:30, but didn’t go to school, instead went to Shelia’s. She’s pretty fat and … Continue reading →

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The very minute I’m well, I’m back on the hunt, creating high drama. I can’t help falling in love with him.

Posted on October 25, 2013 by saffronsrule

April 1, 1964, Wednesday. I’ve been driving for one year. Didn’t sleep again all night. I just can’t eat or drink a thing without throwing up. Trying to find a position to be free of pain, but it’s hard. I … Continue reading →

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I’d give anything to be a normal healthy girl.

Posted on October 24, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 30, 1964 Monday, Sick. Called Marilyn to tell her that I was sick, so she drove us to school. I get sick every six weeks. Doctor’s can’t find an answer. I guess I’ll never get well. I want to … Continue reading →

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Too much reality was depressing. I guess I just wanted to live in my own fantasy world

Posted on October 23, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 28, 1964, Saturday, Sad Day. Sick Well I’m sick again. Can hardly believe it. I’m so depressed. I feel like there’s nothing to live for. As soon as I’m well I’m sick again. We got some terrible news from … Continue reading →

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One minute I’m on a Pedestal with my nose in the air, the next wanting to crawl home incognito

Posted on October 22, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 27, 1964, Friday. Glad to get home. Well I’m sick again. Didn’t sleep all night. Woke up sick and in a daze. Had to fix breakfast. Couldn’t eat. Wanted to go home, but didn’t think I could drive. I … Continue reading →

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March 26, 1964, Thursday. Bored, wish I was home. Nobody good here in Crestline. Feel sick. Marilyn opened the curtains at 8:00. I had to get up and fix breakfast. We asked Mrs. Q, our Chaperon, if we could drive … Continue reading →

Posted on October 21, 2013 by saffronsrule | 2 Comments

The Beatles – I saw Her Standing There….. Looking too perfect, intimidated boys and left me standing there alone.

Posted on October 19, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 25,1964, Wednesday. Pretty much fun t get away. (Howard gets his car back today.) Got off about 10:00. Got to Crestline about 1:00. We stopped to get antifreeze in the car and eat. Everyone named me Barbie Doll, because … Continue reading →

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The Supremes “Come See About Me,” was my song, while waiting for Howard to come back to me

Posted on October 17, 2013 by saffronsrule

March 23, 1964, Monday. Busy Day. Leaving for Crestline Tomorrow. Mom and Dad came home last night. They had a great time on their trip to San Francisco, but, Dad looked sick. Rained all day. Had my car radio fixed … Continue reading →