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Pacific Ocean Park at the Santa Monica Pier in 1964 was part of a Teenager’s California Dream

Posted on February 11, 2014 by

July 18, 1964, Saturday. Sal called. Can’t stand another sad night. Bryon doesn’t call. Went to the beach but it was cold, so my sister Donna and her friend Teri and I went to Pacific Ocean Park and ate, then … 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

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

Posted on December 25, 2013 by

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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He thinks I’m too good for him… translated means… he’s going to dump me.

Posted on December 11, 2013 by

May 17,1964, Sunday. Was at Hollywood Palace for the first time. I got to bed at 1:30 and up at 6:00 this morning. Went to the Hollywood Palace to be on a marathon for Patricia Stevens Modeling School. Was mad … Continue reading →

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He’s been sick for three weeks, with “MONO.” But, I said I’d go out with him anyway!

February 27, 1964, Thursday, Hope I don’t get Mono from Howard.  He finally called. Happy Day. Drove to school.  The day was so long I almost fell asleep in class. Talked about the snow trip.  It seems Edna can’t go … Continue reading →

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Now I’m a real SAFFRON!!! At last I really belong to something GREAT!!!!

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January 12, 1964   Sunday   TIRED DAY Got up at 6 this morning after going to bed at 4.  Got dressed.  They blindfolded us and took us to the “Pancake House” for breakfast.  We were starving after no food … Continue reading →

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Hell Night was Hell!!!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by

January 11, 1964, Saturday, TERRIBLE BUT WONDERFUL DAY HELL NIGHT!! Went to Vera Groom’s and worked in her backyard for two and a half hours (for torture.) But, was black tan when I came home.  Then I cleaned our backyard! … Continue reading →

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“Fred is such a sex fiend, but I like him because he puts me in my place”

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

January 5, 1964 When I finally got to sleep at Lauri’s, I dreamed I went to the prom with Fred.  Marty came over to see Lauri and when they were in the other room, I spelled out HOWARD, FRED, MIKE. … Continue reading →

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