August 13, 1972 Sun.
Dear Flowers:
We went to church. We all wore pants so this Sun. hardly no one wore them wore dresses. Went to super. Read a comic. I finished last night “The Girl from over the Sea”. I started a new book “Operation: In Search of Love” Its the best so far. I did my science junk & did the folder for Spanish. Put the name on the picture of Portugal. Watched T.V.
BYE!!!
Note: Wearing pants to church was something women didn’t do at this time. Ladies dressed to the nines and some wore lacy mantillas as a head covering. Nowadays most people dress casual - even shorts.
August 14, 1972 Mon.
Dear Flowers:
We had homeroom guidance 1st period. Nothing interesting. Lets see we had P.E. today. I thought I broke my inside of my arm (the joint at elbow) in volleyball but I didn’t never fear. I got a letter from Missy. They have a house now in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. I read on “Teen” most of afternoon. Watched T.V. I still have to study for English & Science test. Wish me luck.
BYE!!
Note: I had strong forearms from playing tennis so volleyball was easier than playing softball. The only problem was I was afraid of getting hit by the ball.
Missy’s parents found a nice house in Hopkinsville and I spent a lot of time there over the years.
August 15, 1972 Tues.
Dear Flowers:
In school I had fun but the rest of the day no!!! I wore my button that sticks out its tong & I had fun. I got 100 on Spelling quiz. I had a nieve de piña & boy did I look funny with yellow lips & teeth. I was walking to tutoring & Kelly caught up with me. He had no books & I did plus to encyclopedia so I handed him the 2 encyclos to carry. I played rotten tennis. I went swimming. I tried to walk gracefully after I came out to get Beck (cause boys were watching) & what do I do but fall & almost break my neck. Lights went out today.
BYE!
Note: I wish I still had that button as it was green and showed a mouth sticking it’s tongue out. It was fun to wear when you wanted to have some fun .
Nieve de piña was a pineapple snowcone.
I used to tutor at the elementary school during my study hall. It was an easy walk over the elementary; not sure why I was bringing encyclopedias, maybe to show some pictures. Kelly was quiet and quite the gentleman.
Trying to walk gracefully was not my forte. How embarrassing! Using one of my mom’s expressions, I was as graceful as an elephant. However, the elephants I have seen seemed quite graceful.
Elegante stroll!!!! Lol.
Glad u ddnt get injured!!!!
Susie - you look so much like your mother! Oh yes, Missy and Alfred on Donna Drive, lots of memories. Remember you coming to her wedding there...
Yes, in those days even flying on an airplance required hats and gloves! Always thought it would be so special to wear a mantilla - never have, maybe it is not too late🥰 - Tootsie
Susie, the heartwarming photos of your folks on the blog should remind all us baby boomers that they were indeed, the "Greatest Generation". To quote Isaac Newton, "we stand on the shoulders of giants".
RE: dressing up - At the Colegio Inglaterra in Bogotá, a brown tie was part of the uniform. Mrs. Masson, the English headmistress (picture a female Quasimodo), would make surprise visits to the classrooms and call out shirts not tucked, skirts too short, and ties too loose. To this day, I eschew ties!
Snow cones were "copos" in C.R., to be avoided from street vendors, lest you get "the trots",
(amoebic dysentery). Tap water had to be boiled before consumption.
And at 14, there's nothing worse…
I love how you finished one book and immediately started another—-confess: you still do! I’m the same and my husband says I’m like a chain smoker, lighting the new one off the last. We could have worse vices, couldn’t we?
It always so nice to open your blog and find another glamorous picture of your mother.
The steps of Missy's home make it appear to be an optical illusion to me - so many bricks! I love that you add photos - you choose great ones! Your mom's mantilla is beautiful. The custom comes from Spain, doesn't it? Do you use your mom's ? It would make a nice doily or table runner. Signs of your journey to become a teacher continue - avid reader, tutor. 😊