Tag Archives: Saffrons Rule

Hell Night was Hell!!!

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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Today is the last day of pledging!!! Tomorrow night is “Hell Night.”

January 10, 1964, Friday, OK day Lannie had to take me to school because Marilyn had to go to detention.  Lannie lost the election for commission of publicity to Mark Clay.  Today is the last day of pledging!!!  Tomorrow night … Continue reading

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Today was the last day to wear the same outfit.

January 9, 1964, Thursday, TIRED DAY Forgot to tell you, Ernie called me last night.  Told me Howard was out of jail, but has to go to court.  Almost late to school again.  Didn’t finish my homework.  Today was last … Continue reading

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Fosters Freeze in Culver City was Saffron’s favorite hangout

January 7, 1964 Ordinary day, kind of sad. Late to school because Mommy had to drive me, but I snuck into class. Felt hopeless today, I think I’m going to flunk History. I can’t think or do my work. Mr. … Continue reading

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Even the Baldwin Hills Flood Couldn’t Stop Me From Moving Like A Shark

January 4, 1964   THREE WEEKS AFTER THE FLOOD  ( AT THE BOTTOM OF OUR BLAIR HILLS,) on Saturday… I fell out of bed at 12:50 pm. Went over to Lauri’s at 2:30. Tried to think of a scheme to see … Continue reading

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Just like in 1964, Tito’s Tacos, still has the best chips in Culver City.

Jan 3 Friday Lauri and I went to Dorsey High School and snuck into class with Fred and Mike.  We even went into the gym and watched the boys swim.  Told the teachers different stories. Said we were cousins from … Continue reading

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