Tuesday, April 7, 2009
APRIL 5, 1974:
APRIL 5, 1974: Happy 8 months, Dino. Today was the worst day in a long time. Made a 96 on that test in History. I don't have Darrel Stevenson in my 2nd hour but John Taylor does. Darrel is a dope addict. Today he overdosed. He got expelled from school. John had to help him to the office. Judy's mom almost died yesterday. She has malignant cancer. Judy is staying with her uncle. She can't stand it. Her mom is a counselor at our school. I cried and cried all afternoon cause of Darrel and Mrs. Willoughby. Gave impromptu speeches on "Mom would kill me if she ever found out...." Charles called at 5:10 - 5:20. We fought. He said he might call back at 9:30 but he didn't. Michelle and I went to First Baptist of Midwest City to hear James Wright sing.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 1974
March 3, 1974: Got up. Went to church. Charles walked me to the sanctuary and then sort of faded away. Michelle E. came to our church today. I sat with her. Worked all afternoon. Me and mom had a lot of fights. Went back to church. I was really mad. I went to choir. Charles was late. Ate our little snacks. Went and watched the guys play basketball. Went to Training Union. Just talked and prayed and stuff. Michelle Ethridge came to church. There was a far out movie “A Thief in the Night”. The church was crammed full. After church, Charles was asking Frankie for my address and telephone number. He said he was going to call me. Today was the first day I said “I love you Charles”. In the margin: Charles is going to be a preacher.
March 4, 1974: Monday. Wore a dress to school. Went to the board in Algebra. In History I worked on my crossword puzzle. We stayed in Spanish all hour instead of going into our special class. I took a test in there. Took notes off the board in Science. Michelle Ethridge ate lunch with us. So did Frances Barnes. I wish Pat Hurley wasn’t moving. He is so good-looking, popular and I know him good. In English, we didn’t do anything cause all of them but eight of us went to Vo-Tech. So we just talked. We have to write an essay in speech on the 4-way rotary test. Yuk. Played basketball all afternoon. Dad and Mom went to Edmond to work on car.
March 5, 1974. Today is Tuesday. And Dino is 7 months. He now sits up. But he still doesn’t hold his bottle. He eats food off the table and he is the most darling baby I know. Wore my green outfit to school. 4 other people wore the same outfit. I couldn’t believe it. Took a test in history. I made a 98. In Spanish we started working with the family trees. Michelle started to eat lunch with us but saw her other friends. Miss Westerhide decided we don’t have to write those dumb speeches. After school I went to one of Darlene’s volleyball games. Boring. Watched “Happy Days” and “Snoop Sister” starring Alice Cooper (He is a boy.)
March 6, 1974. Hello. I was supposed to have two tests today but they were canceled. Yea!. Mr. Santa Cruz lectured our special class today on how smart we are and how successful we will be in life. At lunch Jeff was saving me, Judy, Kim and Michelle seats. He wouldn’t get up so me and Michelle ate by ourselves till he left. Studying Adjectives in English. Worked on our debates in Speech. Went shopping this evening and bought me a long purple dress for tomorrow night. Got to church late. Sat with Mom and Dad during church. Frankie & Cindy broke up tonight. Charles called me at 10:30. We talked for 20 minutes. I was so happy. We talked about everything. I do like him.
March 4, 1974: Monday. Wore a dress to school. Went to the board in Algebra. In History I worked on my crossword puzzle. We stayed in Spanish all hour instead of going into our special class. I took a test in there. Took notes off the board in Science. Michelle Ethridge ate lunch with us. So did Frances Barnes. I wish Pat Hurley wasn’t moving. He is so good-looking, popular and I know him good. In English, we didn’t do anything cause all of them but eight of us went to Vo-Tech. So we just talked. We have to write an essay in speech on the 4-way rotary test. Yuk. Played basketball all afternoon. Dad and Mom went to Edmond to work on car.
March 5, 1974. Today is Tuesday. And Dino is 7 months. He now sits up. But he still doesn’t hold his bottle. He eats food off the table and he is the most darling baby I know. Wore my green outfit to school. 4 other people wore the same outfit. I couldn’t believe it. Took a test in history. I made a 98. In Spanish we started working with the family trees. Michelle started to eat lunch with us but saw her other friends. Miss Westerhide decided we don’t have to write those dumb speeches. After school I went to one of Darlene’s volleyball games. Boring. Watched “Happy Days” and “Snoop Sister” starring Alice Cooper (He is a boy.)
March 6, 1974. Hello. I was supposed to have two tests today but they were canceled. Yea!. Mr. Santa Cruz lectured our special class today on how smart we are and how successful we will be in life. At lunch Jeff was saving me, Judy, Kim and Michelle seats. He wouldn’t get up so me and Michelle ate by ourselves till he left. Studying Adjectives in English. Worked on our debates in Speech. Went shopping this evening and bought me a long purple dress for tomorrow night. Got to church late. Sat with Mom and Dad during church. Frankie & Cindy broke up tonight. Charles called me at 10:30. We talked for 20 minutes. I was so happy. We talked about everything. I do like him.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February 5, 1974 Diary Entry:
Tuesday. February 5, 1974. I am still not feeling well. So I stayed home from school again. Mom always fixes me sherbert (orange) and seven-up and pepsi. Mom and DIno left about 11:00. She got Dad and they went downtown and picked up twin beds for me and Darlene. I'm so glad we got them. I took a long nap. I sure sleep a lot when I'm sick. Mom went to school this evening. Frankie and Darlene didn't take very good care of the baby. Watched a movie called "Can Ellen Be Saved?" It was about a Jesus commune. It reminded me of Bob and Sue Long's church. Smile, Smile.
Tuesday. February 5, 1974. I am still not feeling well. So I stayed home from school again. Mom always fixes me sherbert (orange) and seven-up and pepsi. Mom and DIno left about 11:00. She got Dad and they went downtown and picked up twin beds for me and Darlene. I'm so glad we got them. I took a long nap. I sure sleep a lot when I'm sick. Mom went to school this evening. Frankie and Darlene didn't take very good care of the baby. Watched a movie called "Can Ellen Be Saved?" It was about a Jesus commune. It reminded me of Bob and Sue Long's church. Smile, Smile.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inaugurations: Past and Present
Today, Barack Obama was sworn in as President. I watched it from the Business Lounge at my office. Kristy sat next to me. Lots of fellow tenants were there also. I almost cried -- especially as I heard the music. But I would have been embarrassed to cry in front of all those acquaintances, so I kept it under control. I had sunglasses with me just in case. I teared up a couple of time, but not enough for anyone to notice.
I have great hope for Barack Obama. Bush did not seem to have it under control. Things have been spiraling downwards.
As I listened to Barack's speech, I was on Facebook. I decided that I would write down the next line of his speech. When I decided this, he was on terrorism, which I didn't really want to write about. But then, his next complete sentence was something about being strengthened by every language and culture in the US. I thought that was beautiful, and luckily that was the quote I was able to use on my facebook page.
I saw Gran Torino last night, and Slumdog Millionaire earlier this week, which also looked at other cultures.
What do I remember about past inaugurations? In 1977, Michelle, Kimi, Cathy, and I skipped class to watch the inauguration. We started at Michelle's and ended at Kimi's.
In 1981, I was on campus in Joplin. I heard the bells ring.. I thought it was for the new president. Later I learned it was because the hostages had been released.
In 1993, I was so happy to get rid of Bush/Reagan. I remember watching one of the Clinton inaugurals in my office on a little black and white TV. Everyone crowded around to watch it.
In 2001, I remember being so frustrated that Bill Clinton would actually turn over the White House to George Bush. How could he have betrayed Gore like that? Bush stole the election and didn't deserve to be inaugurated. I was so suprised that Clinton would just accept this. Marcy was with me that day.
And then, there's today. I was a Hillary supporter, but I did vote for Obama, somewhat reluctantly. Nonetheless, I've grown to like him more over the last few weeks. I am a little concerned that the media is toooo much in love with him.
I checked my old diaries for inaugural events, but couldn't find any.
What else is going on in my life today? Sophie is starting her final semester of high school today. Some issues over whether she has passed math, and whether she can be an office aide for her theater teacher. I've been helping Rod scan his 6th grade program into the computer. He seems a tad bit overly interested in his former classmates these days. Hhhhmmmm.
I have great hope for Barack Obama. Bush did not seem to have it under control. Things have been spiraling downwards.
As I listened to Barack's speech, I was on Facebook. I decided that I would write down the next line of his speech. When I decided this, he was on terrorism, which I didn't really want to write about. But then, his next complete sentence was something about being strengthened by every language and culture in the US. I thought that was beautiful, and luckily that was the quote I was able to use on my facebook page.
I saw Gran Torino last night, and Slumdog Millionaire earlier this week, which also looked at other cultures.
What do I remember about past inaugurations? In 1977, Michelle, Kimi, Cathy, and I skipped class to watch the inauguration. We started at Michelle's and ended at Kimi's.
In 1981, I was on campus in Joplin. I heard the bells ring.. I thought it was for the new president. Later I learned it was because the hostages had been released.
In 1993, I was so happy to get rid of Bush/Reagan. I remember watching one of the Clinton inaugurals in my office on a little black and white TV. Everyone crowded around to watch it.
In 2001, I remember being so frustrated that Bill Clinton would actually turn over the White House to George Bush. How could he have betrayed Gore like that? Bush stole the election and didn't deserve to be inaugurated. I was so suprised that Clinton would just accept this. Marcy was with me that day.
And then, there's today. I was a Hillary supporter, but I did vote for Obama, somewhat reluctantly. Nonetheless, I've grown to like him more over the last few weeks. I am a little concerned that the media is toooo much in love with him.
I checked my old diaries for inaugural events, but couldn't find any.
What else is going on in my life today? Sophie is starting her final semester of high school today. Some issues over whether she has passed math, and whether she can be an office aide for her theater teacher. I've been helping Rod scan his 6th grade program into the computer. He seems a tad bit overly interested in his former classmates these days. Hhhhmmmm.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Diary Entry for Nov 5 & 6, 1973
Diary Entry for Nov. 5, 1973
Got up. Wore a new outfit to school that I got Friday Saturday. Went to school. Got my homework that was due 1st hour done on the bus. In science for my word today I had to say acetylsalacylic acid. That is aspirin. Mr. Watson kept talking about how quiet I was. Randy Scott tried to get Mr. Watson to move me up right behind him. Mr. Watson would not do it. Randy said that he would teach me to talk. I had trouble with the zipper on my pants. Miss Westerhide in speech excused me from class because I could not keep them zipped up. Went to get Dino’s picture taken this afternoon. He is 3 months today. It seems like he should be older than that. Went out for pizza tonight. Watched a movie called “your, mine and ours”.
The entry for November 6, the following day.
Got up. Today is Kathy Jackson’s birthday. That is my stepsister. Went to school. It sure is getting cold outside. Didn’t learn much today. During fourth hour, Randy spoke to me. It is beginning to become a regular habit with him. I want to get one thing straight. I don’t like Randy. I just talk about him a lot because he is so popular. This guy named Rick Sharp talked to us at lunch. He kept putting m&m’s down my shirt. I didn’t like it but I couldn’t stop it. I had to make up a play in speech. She picked them all up and handed them back out. I got a real dumb one. Mom made this deal where I take care of the baby all afternoon while she is at school. And she pays me $7.00 per month. He is a lot of work.
Got up. Wore a new outfit to school that I got Friday Saturday. Went to school. Got my homework that was due 1st hour done on the bus. In science for my word today I had to say acetylsalacylic acid. That is aspirin. Mr. Watson kept talking about how quiet I was. Randy Scott tried to get Mr. Watson to move me up right behind him. Mr. Watson would not do it. Randy said that he would teach me to talk. I had trouble with the zipper on my pants. Miss Westerhide in speech excused me from class because I could not keep them zipped up. Went to get Dino’s picture taken this afternoon. He is 3 months today. It seems like he should be older than that. Went out for pizza tonight. Watched a movie called “your, mine and ours”.
The entry for November 6, the following day.
Got up. Today is Kathy Jackson’s birthday. That is my stepsister. Went to school. It sure is getting cold outside. Didn’t learn much today. During fourth hour, Randy spoke to me. It is beginning to become a regular habit with him. I want to get one thing straight. I don’t like Randy. I just talk about him a lot because he is so popular. This guy named Rick Sharp talked to us at lunch. He kept putting m&m’s down my shirt. I didn’t like it but I couldn’t stop it. I had to make up a play in speech. She picked them all up and handed them back out. I got a real dumb one. Mom made this deal where I take care of the baby all afternoon while she is at school. And she pays me $7.00 per month. He is a lot of work.
Friday, October 10, 2008
October 5, 1973 diary entry
Happy 2 months, Dino. Dino was 2 months today. There has never been a cuter baby. There is a chance that mom may be pregnant again. A slight chance. I hope it is a girl. We'll name her Rhonda Deann or him Johnathon Paul. Went to school. Made a 95 on my algebra test. Saw boring film on Ft Sill in Okla. History. Worked on a new speech in speech. I have to present a girl with a softball trophy. Went shopping after school. Practiced on my organ a lot. Dad went and got me some hamburger fries and root beer for Spanish. Marsh and Nina are coming down Saturday.
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