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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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$30.00 worth of Maybelline in 1964 would be about $250.00 today

April 10, 1964, Friday. Saffron Stomp, we made about $150.00 (Hope Howard comes, bet he won’t.) As soon as school was over Marilyn and Angie and I went to MGM Studio. Granddaddy came riding out on a bicycle and gave … Continue reading

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My grandfather a 55 year veteran at MGM and my great uncle, the owner of the Maybelline Company both helped me with my raffle for the Saffron dance.

April 9, 1964, Thursday. I’m doing a lot for the Saffrons dance. Real hot today. Real excited for this dance. Sure hope all the boys come, especially Howard. John called after school to find out where the dance is at. … Continue reading

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I’m not interested in the rich boy at the estate across the street. Hope he doesn’t bug me.

April 6, 1964, Monday. Ditched School Made my mind up, I wasn’t going to school today. Got up late, got dressed and left the house at 10:30, but didn’t go to school, instead went to Shelia’s. She’s pretty fat and … 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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March 24, 1964. Tuesday. Donna’s 15th Birthday. Saffrons going to Crestline. Well, we didn’t go. But was glad cause I wasn’t ready to go anyway. Took all my Capris and blouses to be cleaned yesterday and couldn’t pick them up … Continue reading

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The Supremes “Come See About Me,” was my song, while waiting for Howard to come back to me

March 23, 1964, Monday. Busy Day. Leaving for Crestline Tomorrow. Mom and Dad came home last night. They had a great time on their trip to San Francisco, but, Dad looked sick. Rained all day. Had my car radio fixed … Continue reading

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March 22, 1964. Sunday. Fun night, almost got killed going down Tull Hill. Went driving with Lauri and her friends. We drove by Lew’s. Three boy’s were standing out front of the house. I went nuts. I would be busted … 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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Almost got kicked out of the dance at Pali High for wearing Sexy Capris

March 20, 1964, Friday. Didn’t think of Howard all today. I want someone new. (Palisades) Last day of school. Next week is Easter Vacation. We’re all going to Crestline Tuesday With the Saffrons. Talent Assembly was good. Butch M. sang … Continue reading

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