August 1, 1972 Tues.
Dear Flowers:
I got up late. Read papers. Ate breakfast. I finished “The Super Jet Girls” last night; it was good. Watched T.V. I helped Mom defrost the freezer abit. I read most of the afternoon on “Nickels Wife” its good. Dad left this morning to New York. Should be back Sat. Watched T.V. Pray that Dads safe. Read on Nickels Wife.
BYE!!
Note: I’ve mentioned before how Dad traveled a lot and I had such an unwarranted fear of losing him. I am not sure why other than I felt safe and protected when he was with us.
I was an avid reader which probably made me a nerd but I was never bored and fortunately always found books to read.
Nickel Wife was a Harlequin Romance taking place in Australia, in the mining part of the country.
August 2, 1972 Wed.
Dear Flowers:
Got up late. 10:30. Last day I really can sleep in. I finished “Nickel’s Wife.” I got all ready for school. Washed my hair. Mom rolled it. I started a new book “Black Douglas.” Talked to Simmon. I watched T.V. Got my clothes ready for school. I sleep with Mom.
BYE!
Note: School started early August which was earlier than in the U.S. where most schools started after Labor Day.
The first day back was always exciting as we would find out who our teachers were and who was back from last school year. I still get my clothes and accessories out for the next day as it makes my life easier.
Black Douglas was about a man who loses his eyesight in an accident and the young nurse who takes care of him.
August 3, 1972 Thurs.
Dear Flower:
School today. We sat in assembly from 7:30 to 9:00. I’m in 10B. I have Mr. Hooker as a homeroom teacher. I have 1 new girl in my class Pat. She’s moving into to Missy’s house I think. Kelly Griffins back so is Sammy Cohen. I covered books. Went to the dentist at 3:30 & got out at 6:00. The drilled my tooth till its is the size of a baby tooth. I look like a witch. They took about 10 impressions. Pink chocolate colored rubber, white etc. Read on “Black Douglas”. Don’t have to go to school tomorrow go instead to dentist.
BYE!!!
Note: I remember the assemblies in the large auditorium. The director and principal would welcome us and go over the rules for that coming school year. I was excited to have Mr. Hooker as my homeroom teacher. I ended up having him every year either as my history or psychology teacher. He was very laid back; his lectures were similar to what I had later in college. I learned a lot from him. He challenged me not to be shy and to think - use my brain.
Getting my front tooth capped was an ordeal. I had the one I broke capped right after my accident falling on the basketball court several year before. The second tooth was thought to be okay, unfortunately it was not to be. When I moved years later to Puerto Rico, I had to have both front teeth redone.
I covered my text books with brown paper from the grocery bags to protect them as they would be used again next year by another class. It was fun to decorate the covers with signatures and drawings. Now books are online so no need to cover.
I would love to know the whereabout of Kelly Griffith and Sammy Kohen.
