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April 13, 1964, Monday. Dave Kendal vs. Doug Cooper. (four boys asked me out.) Was so funny, Marilyn was running to class and slipped on her butt in the middle of the hall. She was so embarrassed. After school I … Continue reading

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I imagine my boyfriends thought my 15 year old Surfer Girl Sister was pretty cute, but hoped she didn’t “Do What Her Big Sister Done”…..(Elvis)

April 12, 1964, Sunday. What a great day, 3 boys came over. I don’t like Doug Cooper anymore. I like Dave Kendal. Laid out in the sun to get a tan and got real burned. Took the phone off the … Continue reading

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Sorry guy, but wearing black pants, white socks and black shoes at the beach in 1964 was a CHOP ON YOU!!

April 11, 1964, Saturday. Hula Hop. Met darling boy and forgot Howard, so glad I went. Pearl and I went to the beach, we ditched my cousin, Big John because John was wearing black pants, white socks and shoes on … Continue reading

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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

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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.

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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The Marketts – Surfer’s Stomp….. Surfer Stomp was a dance craze in California in the early 60’s when surf rock was popular.

March 21 Saffron Bake Sale. Saturday. Didn’t make up with Howard, guess we never will. Was planning on going to the beach, but was too cold, so went to the Saffron Bake Sale. We made almost $20.00. Angie K, Judy … Continue reading

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March 19,1964, Thursday. OK day. Looking forward to Saturday. Hope he talks to me. Mom and Dad called. Lauri walked down the hill, so I took her to school. It was cold today, sure hope it doesn’t stat this way, … Continue reading

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, by Neil Sedaka was everyone’s favorite break up song in 1964

March 18, 1964, Wednesday. Wonder if we are through for good. Had to take the Station Wagon to school. Wasn’t as hot as yesterday. If it’s hot tomorrow, we’re ditching and going to the beach. I still love Howard, but … Continue reading

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The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go…I think I force these breakups just to makeup again.

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 … Continue reading

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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

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. … Continue reading

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