Friday, November 17, 2023

A few entries from December 1986 and a few months into 1987

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 These entries were written in an engagement calendar that I kept only for the sayings by an artist/writer I liked at the time, Flavia .  Su...
Saturday, March 14, 2015

June 14, 1977 -- In which I graduate from junior college, talk about a friend, discuss unicorns as if they are real, and go into detail about Cinder's great adventure

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Tuesday I graduated from Elgin Community College on May 18, 1977 to become an A.A. (associate in arts). The guest speaker was the honor...

June 13, 1977 -- In which I reveal my new diet

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Monday Click to enlarge in a new window 16 days left! On the preceding page (to the left) is one of my many Ziggy cartoons. I'll...

May 23, 1977 -- In which I talk about the weather, tell about Cinder's great adventure, talk about an old flame, discuss a Beatle's song and admit I am settling

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Monday Seems like each time I think of a new way to keep up this journal it doesn't work. New words indeed! Cinder left between then...

March 14, 1977 -- In which I learn a better new word, count down the days for something and wish for a job

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Monday 106 days & 22 hours & 41 minutes to go. Let's see -- my new word today can be abase (abâsé) v.t. humiliate, lower, d...

March 13, 1977 -- In which I learn new word, have a dream and make a fashion decision

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Sunday My new word for today and forever is: abaft which means in stern of ship; nearer the stern than. "The first mate was abaft tha...
Thursday, October 30, 2008

February 8, 1977 -- In which I'm sorry about some letters

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Monday 10:37 pm My mind has gone though its full range of emotions these past few weeks. I've gotten some pretty rotten letters from Jer...

January 19, 1977 -- In which I write fiction or maybe a bad movie of the week

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Wednesday Grandma, tell me the story of Great Uncle's painting again. Amie dear, I've told it to you so many times. I know, but I re...

January 7, 1977 -- In which I again voice my fears about Jeremy and me

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Friday I guess I never made it back that night. I fell asleep trying to get Kasey to go to bed. There is nothing I really needed to say that...

December 31, 1976 -- In which I write a little and break tradition

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As keeping with tradition I shall write in a journal on the last day of the year. I won't color the p(JEREMY CALLED!)ages like I have ot...

November 6, 1976 -- In which I go out.

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Because I am tired, I will not attempt to delve into the inner me tonight. I'd just like to say that I had a good time tonight, and didn...

October 31, 1976 -- In which I claim I'm lazy (future self says not so)

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Sunday HALLOWEEN!!! Sundays are my Dona days. I devote the entire day to me. Today I slept late, ate a late breakfast, took a long hot b...

October 30, 1976 -- In which I write about not writing

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Saturday Hey! What a short two months. I wish that I had written a lot more, but that can't be helped. I guess the memories will just ha...
Monday, October 27, 2008

August 20, 1976 -- In which I cry for Derrick and myself

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Why do I cry? I've only met him twice. I've stayed with him once at his house and he had tea here tonight. His parents are happy. He...
Sunday, October 26, 2008

August 12, 1976 -- In which I write nothing but tape a photo in the journal instead

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Friday 11:05 am A ,B I Note : I don't know what that was about -- it looks like I started writing something, then quit. On top of the e...
Saturday, October 25, 2008

July 25, 1976 -- In which I list many things to remember

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Kirkstall Abbey Haworth Brimham Rocks Stonehenge Woodhenge Amesbury Salisbury Winchester Watership Down & Nuthang...

July 19, 1976 -- In which I write very little

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Monday 2:15 am This is probably the latest I've gone to bed (not counting my first day here) since I got to England. I haven't been ...

July 11, 1976 -- In which I have an eventful day

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Saturday 1:15 am I'll finish my "airport experience" later. Now I shall tell you about today: Mrs. Burgyone wke me up at 9:15 ...

July 9, 1976 -- In which I get a huge send-off

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Friday 1:20 am One of these days I'll write down my experiences. Someday when I am in the mood for writing and have 10 hours to spare. ...

July 7, 1976 -- In which I fly to England again

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Wednesday 9:06 pm Chicago time Lights! Blue and orange and white! The 'plane is on the runway now, waiting to take off. I had tears in m...
Tuesday, September 23, 2008

June 15, 1976 In which I talk about my dislike of Cousin Bob and end the Journal

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Tuesday 12:58 pm Why do I have such a terrible feeling about Bob? Why do I hate him so? For that is what this feeling is, this tight stomach...

June 12, 1976 In which I am calm and serene

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7:30 am I have just woken up. The sun is shining on the entire length of my bed and it is very warm, but there is a slight breeze. Now -- ...

June 11, 1976 -- In which I'm bothered by a fellow employee

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Only 27 more days! I've decided to write tonight to add a little about a sad time in my life. -- Martin, the security guard at Zayre. ...
Friday, May 16, 2008

May 24, 1976 In which I have ominous feelings

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Monday 11:53 sm I have no right writing in this because I've got a million and one things to do before 2:00. I have to work 2-10 tonight...

May 23, 1976 In which I go to a shower

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Sunday 11:46 pm Will I do it tonignt? I doubt it. Went to Chris M's wedding shower tonight and had a great time. I wish I could do more ...