Tag Archives: Saffrons Rule

Is it ever cool to date your buddy’s ex girlfriend?

June 9,1964, Tuesday. Really went off my diet. Saw Dave, Jack and Phil. I did good all day. I wasn’t even hungry. Then I came home and laid in the sun, but ate a piece of toast. Phil called and … Continue reading

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My Mother either didn’t know what the “PILL” was for… or knew and didn’t tell me

June 8, 1964, Monday. I’m the fattest girl. Nothing happened today. Stuck to my diet real good, until I came home, than ate so much. I’m so fat I hate myself. Mommy called the doctor to see why I’m gaining … Continue reading

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My mother got hysterical when she found out her 75 year old father ran off and Married a woman, she knew nothing about

June 7, 1964, Monday. It’s true, Granddaddy eloped and got Married. Lauri slept over last night, but left in the morning. Well, it’s true, Granddaddy married some Lady named Mary. I can’t believe it’s true. How he could be so … Continue reading

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

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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The first out of control Open-Party of Summer 64 ended with the Police breaking up a fight

June 5, 1964, Friday. Big party in Baldwin Hills, bitchen night. Pearl and I are sticking to our diet’s real good. After school came home washed my hair, went bike ridding, ate dinner and went to sleep until 8:00 when … Continue reading

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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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