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Didn’t think anything of picking up hitchhikers in 1964, but dad got all mad.
March 12, 1964, Thursday. Rainy day. Think Howard and I are going to get in a fight tomorrow. Marilyn drove to school. Started to rain. Talked about the Hula Hop and who we’re inviting. I’m taking Howard. That’s on Saturday. … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary
Tagged 1964, Beach, Beach Boys, Culver City, Culver High School, Easter Week, going steady, Hitchhiker, making-out, Marvin Gaye, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, teenagers, United States, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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I love him, I hate him, I wish he would call… So frustrated at 16
March 11, 1964, Wednesday. Mad Day. I hate Howard so much, I get mad when I think about it. Drove to school. Cold’s getting worse everyday. Almost fell asleep in class today. I was so tired after school I came home and … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's Surf Culture, 1964 High School Diary
Tagged 1964, Beach, Beach Boys, California, Culver City, Culver High School, Dee Dee Warwick, going steady, making-out, Maybelline, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, United States, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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March 10, 1964. Tuesday. Please let me find someone new…not Jewish. Sick day. Saffron Club night. Drove to school. Could hardly talk, my cold is getting worse everyday thanks to Howard. He’s such a bum. “Howard I’m getting to hate … Continue reading
A year ago tonight at 8:00 my Mayme died. It was the saddest day of my life…I didn’t want to live without her.
March 9, 1964, Monday. Mayme (my grandmother,) and I were so close. I’ve dreaded this day. She died a year ago. Sad day. Had Laryngitis so bad I couldn’t talk all day. Everyone knew I got it from Howard. We … Continue reading
My 14 year old cousin Chuck, made a fool out of me, he got out of the car and walked like a spaz..
March 8, 1964, Sunday. Most embarrassing day of my life. Family Day, Billee’s first Communion. Had to get up at 7:00 am. Got five hours sleep. Was dead tired. Whole family went to Church. Billee was so happy and excited. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964, Beach, Culver City, Culver High School, Gidget, going steady, making-out, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Spaz, teenagers, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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Is it okay to let my boyfriend get to second base at 16 going on 17?
March 6, 1964, Friday. Cute boy Mike liked me today. Told him I was going Steady. (It felt good to say it.) Boring day. Went to School with Marilyn. My hair looked good, but I felt fat. Was such a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964, Beach, Culver City, Culver High School, going steady, Knickerbockers, Lies, making-out, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Miniature golf, Rock n Roll Band, Saffrons Rule, second base, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, United States, West Side Surfers, Westchester High School
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Donna and I got in a big fight over who would get the big bathroom. Had to flip a coin. She won.
March 5, 1964, Thursday. Preston’s fourth Birthday. Wish Howard would call. I want to be with him every minute. Press is four today. He got a wagon and some other toys. Mom had to take me to school, in the … Continue reading
March 3, 1964, Tuesday. Don’t think we’re using Lou’s Band. What am I going to tell Howard. Saffron Club Picture Night. Drove to school. So windy I could hardly stand up. Had subs in most classes. After school came home, … Continue reading
He smells so clean, like Jade East cologne and freshly starched shirts. We’re going steady I guess. (He never asked me, or gave me a St. Christopher)
February 29, 1964, Saturday, Howard acted like he loved me. I’m not such a prude anymore. Bitchin night. Went to the beach. Howard wasn’t there. It was so windy I almost got blown in the water. Found out Howard really … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964, Beach, Culver City, Dr Strangelove, Gidget, going steady, Huarache sandals, Jade East Cologne, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, moondoggies, Saffrons Rule, Saint Christopher, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surf, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, The Beverly Theatre, United States, West Side Surfers
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February 28,1964, Friday, Talked to Pat, she wants to dress up and wear heals tomorrow. Saffrons Slumber Party. Drove to school, felt ugly. Today kids were kind a sad cause we couldn’t go to the snow. I really don’t because now … Continue reading
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