Tuesday, January 14, 2014
My Journals
Well, I've been someone who has kept a journal since 1974, when I was a mere 12 years old. I've decided to make a project of transcribing these old writings and posting them online. There are two main reasons for this. First, I figure it will be a good way to preserve them offsite in case something should happen to the fragile books I originally wrote them in. Second, though quite honestly a secondary concern, I thought perhaps someone might actually be interested in reading them. It's not that I had much of importance to say, but sometimes reading the words of ordinary people can be interesting in its own way. I remember seeing people's journals that were preserved at the Flint Public Library and enjoying reading things about what regular people did and thought about as they went about their lives. And so, should anyone be interested, here are my journals, starting at the beginning: Volume 1, which began on Christmas Day, 1974. I was a 12-year-old living in Fenton, Michigan. I will update the journals as I transcribe them. Probably a month at a time. Enjoy. Or not.
Volume 1: December 25, 1974 - December 24, 1975
Wow! Just what I've always wanted! My very own diary. Now, I want to get one thing straight, there's not going to be any of this "dear diary" stuff. Well, I got up at 2:15 a.m. today. I got only 45 minutes of sleep, but who can sleep the night before Christmas? I got Stevie and Vicky up and we slept downstairs on the couch. The air was dry and it was dark so we made sparks with our blankets. I made the biggest. At 8:00 a.m. Mama came down followed by Daddy. We had breakfast and at 9:00 a.m. opened our gifts.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1974
This is what I got yesterday for Christmas. In my stocking (which I opened before breakfast at 8:00 a.m.) was candy, four batteries, this diary and "Woodstock" playing cards. Under the tree I got Treasure Island, a GI Joe foot locker, "Snoopy" pajamas, crossword book, shirt, GI Joe suit, a woodburning kit and a geology set. I got up today at 8:50 a.m. I had breakfast and at 10:00 a.m. vacuumed the house while Mama and Daddy got Vicky a mattress. At 12:20 p.m. my papers came. We left at 12:30 p.m. and came back at 3:15 p.m. One nice lady gave me $1.00.
This is what I got yesterday for Christmas. In my stocking (which I opened before breakfast at 8:00 a.m.) was candy, four batteries, this diary and "Woodstock" playing cards. Under the tree I got Treasure Island, a GI Joe foot locker, "Snoopy" pajamas, crossword book, shirt, GI Joe suit, a woodburning kit and a geology set. I got up today at 8:50 a.m. I had breakfast and at 10:00 a.m. vacuumed the house while Mama and Daddy got Vicky a mattress. At 12:20 p.m. my papers came. We left at 12:30 p.m. and came back at 3:15 p.m. One nice lady gave me $1.00.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1974
I got up at 8:25 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. Stevie, Vicky and I played "Fingerball". Vicky and I are good at it, but Stevie won most of the games. Mama and Daddy were busy making stuffed cabbage. While it was cooling, we went for a ride. Daddy looked at land because he is thinking about moving (which I hope we do). When we got home... M-M-M-M! Stuffed cabbage! Later, Stevie, Vicky and I made paper bag puppets and played with them upstairs.
I got up at 8:25 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. Stevie, Vicky and I played "Fingerball". Vicky and I are good at it, but Stevie won most of the games. Mama and Daddy were busy making stuffed cabbage. While it was cooling, we went for a ride. Daddy looked at land because he is thinking about moving (which I hope we do). When we got home... M-M-M-M! Stuffed cabbage! Later, Stevie, Vicky and I made paper bag puppets and played with them upstairs.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1974
I got up at 9:00 a.m. and brushed my teeth. Wow, was it ever a fun day! Daddy took us to some hills across from the high school. We took our sleds and Z-Z-ZOOM! Daddy had kept it secret from Stevie, Vicky and I. We went back after a few hours, ate, rested, then went back to the hill. This time, Mama came along. She didn't ride a sled because she had an excuse: she's having a baby. If it's a girl, it'll be called (YECCHH!) Paula (how cheap)! If a boy, it'll be called Paul (that's better). Our cousins are coming Monday and we're goin' to the hill!
I got up at 9:00 a.m. and brushed my teeth. Wow, was it ever a fun day! Daddy took us to some hills across from the high school. We took our sleds and Z-Z-ZOOM! Daddy had kept it secret from Stevie, Vicky and I. We went back after a few hours, ate, rested, then went back to the hill. This time, Mama came along. She didn't ride a sled because she had an excuse: she's having a baby. If it's a girl, it'll be called (YECCHH!) Paula (how cheap)! If a boy, it'll be called Paul (that's better). Our cousins are coming Monday and we're goin' to the hill!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1974
I got up at 8:30a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. We went to church, came home and ate a big breakfast. Nothing really good happened today. Mama and Daddy decided if the baby is a girl, they will name it Eve. It rained for a while and the snow started to melt. I don’t know if it will be good for sledding tomorrow. I hope it snows! I’m looking forward to Mickey and Mike coming over!
I got up at 8:30a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. We went to church, came home and ate a big breakfast. Nothing really good happened today. Mama and Daddy decided if the baby is a girl, they will name it Eve. It rained for a while and the snow started to melt. I don’t know if it will be good for sledding tomorrow. I hope it snows! I’m looking forward to Mickey and Mike coming over!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1974
I got up at 8:10 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. Boy, am I ever excited! Uncle Ronny, Aunt Diane and Mickey and Mike came over today. We opened our presents from them. I got a book called “Wonders of Nature” and Stevie got a woodburning set just like mine! We went to the hill and found a new trail. When we were done we went to the Dairy Queen. When they left, the Forro’s came over. It was a great day!!!
I got up at 8:10 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. Boy, am I ever excited! Uncle Ronny, Aunt Diane and Mickey and Mike came over today. We opened our presents from them. I got a book called “Wonders of Nature” and Stevie got a woodburning set just like mine! We went to the hill and found a new trail. When we were done we went to the Dairy Queen. When they left, the Forro’s came over. It was a great day!!!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1974
I got up at 10:00 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. I’m sorry I’m not writing too well, but that’s because I’m smashed. I didn’t sip my New Year’s champagne, I gulped it in one swallow. Larry, Linda and Kimmy are coming over tomorrow. I feel weird! Please see “Reflections of ‘74” then see Jan. 1, 1975. ’74 is history!
I got up at 10:00 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. I’m sorry I’m not writing too well, but that’s because I’m smashed. I didn’t sip my New Year’s champagne, I gulped it in one swallow. Larry, Linda and Kimmy are coming over tomorrow. I feel weird! Please see “Reflections of ‘74” then see Jan. 1, 1975. ’74 is history!
REFLECTIONS ON ‘74
Some newsmen sit in front of the TV cameras saying “1974 was a great year”. But let’s face it, they’ll do anything as long as they get paid. To tell you the truth, it was rotten, man! Urban renewal was voted in, the new culvert bridge was put in and our vacation was short. Yes, I know people want others to look on the bright side, but what bright side? I have the feeling 1975 will be a great year.
Some newsmen sit in front of the TV cameras saying “1974 was a great year”. But let’s face it, they’ll do anything as long as they get paid. To tell you the truth, it was rotten, man! Urban renewal was voted in, the new culvert bridge was put in and our vacation was short. Yes, I know people want others to look on the bright side, but what bright side? I have the feeling 1975 will be a great year.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1975
HAPPY 1975! I got up at 10:00 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. I felt a lot better. I then waited for Larry, Linda and Kimmy to come over. We had fun today. We got out all the cards and made a great big house out of them. We had a delicious dinner with stuffing and pork chops. Larry and the rest came over a little after 10:00 a.m. and left at 8:00 p.m. It’ll be a great new year and I’m gonna love it!
HAPPY 1975! I got up at 10:00 a.m. today, made my bed and brushed my teeth. I felt a lot better. I then waited for Larry, Linda and Kimmy to come over. We had fun today. We got out all the cards and made a great big house out of them. We had a delicious dinner with stuffing and pork chops. Larry and the rest came over a little after 10:00 a.m. and left at 8:00 p.m. It’ll be a great new year and I’m gonna love it!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today. We watched TV then went to Pat’s house. We later delivered our papers without any trouble. We got home at 3:45 p.m. Our Christmas decorations were taken down while we were gone. We finished up the last of our stuffed cabbage today. It was good! Daddy went to work today. His vacation is over. He’s survived the layoffs so far! He works at AC Spark Plugs.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today. We watched TV then went to Pat’s house. We later delivered our papers without any trouble. We got home at 3:45 p.m. Our Christmas decorations were taken down while we were gone. We finished up the last of our stuffed cabbage today. It was good! Daddy went to work today. His vacation is over. He’s survived the layoffs so far! He works at AC Spark Plugs.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today. I watched TV and the shoveled the sidewalk. Later, I went to Johnny’s Store and got some ravioli. Earlier, I had taken a bath. Stevie went to Francie’s all day. I played with Steve [Younce] and Chris [Korsmo]. Daddy came home and Mama went shopping. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today. I watched TV and the shoveled the sidewalk. Later, I went to Johnny’s Store and got some ravioli. Earlier, I had taken a bath. Stevie went to Francie’s all day. I played with Steve [Younce] and Chris [Korsmo]. Daddy came home and Mama went shopping. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1975
I got up at 9:45 a.m., made my bed and brushed my teeth. Stevie and I shoveled the snow. I did Elsie’s sidewalk and she gave me a quarter. I went to the library and got some books. Then I got my cousin Mike a birthday card. I stayed up and watched “Weekend”. It comes on at 11:30 a.m. and lasts until 1:00 a.m. It’s new, it’s good but it’s on too late. All the good shows are on too early or too late and when you’re up, there’s garbage. That should be changed.
I got up at 9:45 a.m., made my bed and brushed my teeth. Stevie and I shoveled the snow. I did Elsie’s sidewalk and she gave me a quarter. I went to the library and got some books. Then I got my cousin Mike a birthday card. I stayed up and watched “Weekend”. It comes on at 11:30 a.m. and lasts until 1:00 a.m. It’s new, it’s good but it’s on too late. All the good shows are on too early or too late and when you’re up, there’s garbage. That should be changed.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 1975
I got up at 8:40 a.m. today. I went to church, came home, had a big breakfast and worried. This is what I was worried about: SCHOOL! Daddy brought the record player downstairs. Stevie and I vacuumed and dusted. It probably would have been a good day if I didn’t think about school. That’s one more Christmas vacation gone. You blew it, kid! Tomorrow’s D-day! SURVIVE!
I got up at 8:40 a.m. today. I went to church, came home, had a big breakfast and worried. This is what I was worried about: SCHOOL! Daddy brought the record player downstairs. Stevie and I vacuumed and dusted. It probably would have been a good day if I didn’t think about school. That’s one more Christmas vacation gone. You blew it, kid! Tomorrow’s D-day! SURVIVE!
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I had breakfast and left for school. School wasn’t so bad for me today. It was the normal ho-hum routine. All day I look forward to two things during school: social studies and lunch period. I like lunch period because I eat my lunch in class when the teacher isn’t looking then I go to the library, and I like social studies because of Mr. Pruitt.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I had breakfast and left for school. School wasn’t so bad for me today. It was the normal ho-hum routine. All day I look forward to two things during school: social studies and lunch period. I like lunch period because I eat my lunch in class when the teacher isn’t looking then I go to the library, and I like social studies because of Mr. Pruitt.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a normal day at school today. I came home and played with Daisy, our dog. She’s a miniature dachshund. At 7:30 p.m., Daddy held a Millpond meeting in our house. Jimmy and Kenny came over while it was going on and we played upstairs. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a normal day at school today. I came home and played with Daisy, our dog. She’s a miniature dachshund. At 7:30 p.m., Daddy held a Millpond meeting in our house. Jimmy and Kenny came over while it was going on and we played upstairs. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was easy today. In science, we’re learning the metric system. In social studies (which I love) we’re studying for a test. In math, I looked out the window and (YAAAH!)… RAIN! When we delivered our papers they were sopped! We came home and ate. We then watched “Little House on the Prairie” and ate a snack. All in all, it was a good to average day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was easy today. In science, we’re learning the metric system. In social studies (which I love) we’re studying for a test. In math, I looked out the window and (YAAAH!)… RAIN! When we delivered our papers they were sopped! We came home and ate. We then watched “Little House on the Prairie” and ate a snack. All in all, it was a good to average day.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a good day at school today. When I got home I went upstairs to read. My favorite book is called “Follow My Leader”. It’s about a boy that goes blind in an accident and gets a guide dog. I read and know so much about blindness that if I go blind I’d be able to handle it. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a good day at school today. When I got home I went upstairs to read. My favorite book is called “Follow My Leader”. It’s about a boy that goes blind in an accident and gets a guide dog. I read and know so much about blindness that if I go blind I’d be able to handle it. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. The Today show is welcome in my morning. It keeps me well-informed on world events. School was good today. We had a test in social studies. I think I’ll get an “A”. Mama went shopping today. When she came back, I fed Daisy. I love Daisy and Daisy loves me. I saw a show called “Stowaway to the Moon”. It was good and so was the day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. The Today show is welcome in my morning. It keeps me well-informed on world events. School was good today. We had a test in social studies. I think I’ll get an “A”. Mama went shopping today. When she came back, I fed Daisy. I love Daisy and Daisy loves me. I saw a show called “Stowaway to the Moon”. It was good and so was the day.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1975
I got up in the middle of the night and it was weird. The wind was blowing at 60 miles per hour. I went back to sleep and got up again at 8:45 a.m. Daddy took Stevie and me to Judy’s Barber Shop for a haircut. When we got home, I helped Daddy pick up the branches blown down by the wind. There was one mystery… how did an orange get in our backyard? Later, we went to Elmer and Vivian Nagy’s for dinner. It was good and so was the day.
I got up in the middle of the night and it was weird. The wind was blowing at 60 miles per hour. I went back to sleep and got up again at 8:45 a.m. Daddy took Stevie and me to Judy’s Barber Shop for a haircut. When we got home, I helped Daddy pick up the branches blown down by the wind. There was one mystery… how did an orange get in our backyard? Later, we went to Elmer and Vivian Nagy’s for dinner. It was good and so was the day.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today. I went to my REP (Religious Education Program) classes. Mr. Sieradski is my teacher. Tomorrow is school. I walked home from REP and had a big breakfast. Stevie and I went upstairs and played with my tape recorder. We went downstairs, had a good dinner and watched TV. May God protect us. It was a good day!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today. I went to my REP (Religious Education Program) classes. Mr. Sieradski is my teacher. Tomorrow is school. I walked home from REP and had a big breakfast. Stevie and I went upstairs and played with my tape recorder. We went downstairs, had a good dinner and watched TV. May God protect us. It was a good day!
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was very good today. I went home and asked if I could go to the school library. She said yes. I went back and talked with Mrs. Brooks the librarian. I really like her. We talked about everything. A to Z, alpha to omega. You name it, we discussed it. Mrs. Brooks drove me home around 4:00 a.m. It was a supersonic day!
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was very good today. I went home and asked if I could go to the school library. She said yes. I went back and talked with Mrs. Brooks the librarian. I really like her. We talked about everything. A to Z, alpha to omega. You name it, we discussed it. Mrs. Brooks drove me home around 4:00 a.m. It was a supersonic day!
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good as usual today. I stayed at the library again today. I got my confirmation watch fixed yesterday. I got it from the Nagy’s (my godparents) on December 8, 1974. Bishop Sullivan confirmed me. We watched “Satan’s Triangle” on TV. It was good. Today was a very good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good as usual today. I stayed at the library again today. I got my confirmation watch fixed yesterday. I got it from the Nagy’s (my godparents) on December 8, 1974. Bishop Sullivan confirmed me. We watched “Satan’s Triangle” on TV. It was good. Today was a very good day.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today as it always has been. When I got home, I cut my fingernails. My papers arrived and I delivered a few before Stevie got home. I deliver 230 papers and get $4.60 (2 cents a paper). When Stevie and I got home we were happy! We got home at 5:55 p.m., shattering our old record of 6:16 p.m. It was a great day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today as it always has been. When I got home, I cut my fingernails. My papers arrived and I delivered a few before Stevie got home. I deliver 230 papers and get $4.60 (2 cents a paper). When Stevie and I got home we were happy! We got home at 5:55 p.m., shattering our old record of 6:16 p.m. It was a great day.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I got home, I took Mama’s letter to the mailbox. We also had a very good dinner. I practiced on my accordion for about two hours. I learned “Danube Waves” without anyone helping me! Today was a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I got home, I took Mama’s letter to the mailbox. We also had a very good dinner. I practiced on my accordion for about two hours. I learned “Danube Waves” without anyone helping me! Today was a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious day.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today, but we had to (Yechh!) dance in gym. I practiced some more on “Danube Waves”. I want to play in tomorrow for Mrs. Vivian. I hope I play it well and I hope she likes it. It was my turn to be librarian during lunch hour today. It was busy. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today, but we had to (Yechh!) dance in gym. I practiced some more on “Danube Waves”. I want to play in tomorrow for Mrs. Vivian. I hope I play it well and I hope she likes it. It was my turn to be librarian during lunch hour today. It was busy. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1975
I got up at 8:25 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Well, today was accordion day. Mrs. Vivian was giving me some new songs but I decided to wait until next week to play “Danube Waves”. I helped Daddy to make some potato paprikas. It was good… VERY good. I then took a bath and watched TV. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:25 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Well, today was accordion day. Mrs. Vivian was giving me some new songs but I decided to wait until next week to play “Danube Waves”. I helped Daddy to make some potato paprikas. It was good… VERY good. I then took a bath and watched TV. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 1975
I got up at 8:20 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up. I went to R.E.P. (Religious Education Program) classes where we studied about Abraham. I ran home and we had a big breakfast. I put on a collar with a tag on Daisy today. Later, I stayed up and watched the Lou Gordon Show. It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:20 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up. I went to R.E.P. (Religious Education Program) classes where we studied about Abraham. I ran home and we had a big breakfast. I put on a collar with a tag on Daisy today. Later, I stayed up and watched the Lou Gordon Show. It was good. It was a good day.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School went pretty good today, as usual. Believe it or not, I finally climbed the rope in gym. It took me 50 seconds to do it. When I got home I saw that Mama got a new tablecloth. It was a very good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School went pretty good today, as usual. Believe it or not, I finally climbed the rope in gym. It took me 50 seconds to do it. When I got home I saw that Mama got a new tablecloth. It was a very good day.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I guess it was a good day at school. Daddy took Stevie and Vicky to REP today. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nagy came over today. Steve has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) but he’s doing fine. They got me my (very) late Christmas present. It was great: a book called “The Boy Who Sailed Around the World Alone”. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I guess it was a good day at school. Daddy took Stevie and Vicky to REP today. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nagy came over today. Steve has MS (Multiple Sclerosis) but he’s doing fine. They got me my (very) late Christmas present. It was great: a book called “The Boy Who Sailed Around the World Alone”. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We will get tomorrow and Friday off. In reading class, I received the book I ordered: “The Cycle Jumpers”. It’s a good book! It’s a new record!!! We got back from our paper route at 5:53 p.m. today. We beat our old record (set last week) by two minutes. It was a very good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We will get tomorrow and Friday off. In reading class, I received the book I ordered: “The Cycle Jumpers”. It’s a good book! It’s a new record!!! We got back from our paper route at 5:53 p.m. today. We beat our old record (set last week) by two minutes. It was a very good day.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1975
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and had some breakfast. Later, I watched TV. Mama, Vicky and I went to the store today. (Stevie stayed home.) We paid some bills, etc. I got some new paper for school. We also got some candy. Stevie and I had to go to the dentist to get some fillings today. This was the first time I didn’t have it numbed. OOWW! It was a half and half day.
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and had some breakfast. Later, I watched TV. Mama, Vicky and I went to the store today. (Stevie stayed home.) We paid some bills, etc. I got some new paper for school. We also got some candy. Stevie and I had to go to the dentist to get some fillings today. This was the first time I didn’t have it numbed. OOWW! It was a half and half day.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1975
I got up at 8:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went outside to play for a while. Yesterday, Dr. Boyd said that we (Stevie and I) had to go see an orthodontist. Mama made an appointment and it’s on a Wednesday (our paper day)!!! She’s NUTS!!! When Daddy got home we ate and went to the Kaufman’s. We had a blast! They had some neat toys. We didn’t get home until 11:00 p.m. It was a great day!
I got up at 8:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went outside to play for a while. Yesterday, Dr. Boyd said that we (Stevie and I) had to go see an orthodontist. Mama made an appointment and it’s on a Wednesday (our paper day)!!! She’s NUTS!!! When Daddy got home we ate and went to the Kaufman’s. We had a blast! They had some neat toys. We didn’t get home until 11:00 p.m. It was a great day!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to Mrs. Vivian’s for my accordion lessons. I forgot to play “Danube Waves”. Daddy had a bad cold so I got to help Mama do the shopping. It was fun. We came home, had some leftovers for dinner and watched TV. I watched “Weekend” It was good. It was a great day. P.S. – It has been one month since I started this diary.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to Mrs. Vivian’s for my accordion lessons. I forgot to play “Danube Waves”. Daddy had a bad cold so I got to help Mama do the shopping. It was fun. We came home, had some leftovers for dinner and watched TV. I watched “Weekend” It was good. It was a great day. P.S. – It has been one month since I started this diary.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got dressed up for church. In REP class, we learned about Abraham and Isaac. In the mass, I got to hold the little plate during communion! I got home and we had a good breakfast. I got stuffed to the brim! Daddy is starting to grow a moustache! He might be fooling us, though. Well, it was a good day. Tomorrow starts the second semester.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got dressed up for church. In REP class, we learned about Abraham and Isaac. In the mass, I got to hold the little plate during communion! I got home and we had a good breakfast. I got stuffed to the brim! Daddy is starting to grow a moustache! He might be fooling us, though. Well, it was a good day. Tomorrow starts the second semester.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Well, today starts the second semester at school. Instead of having Mrs. Gase for art, I now have Mrs. Anderson for communication. Our lunch time has been shortened by ten minutes and we get home ten minutes earlier. Daddy shaved his “moustache”. He was only fooling us. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Well, today starts the second semester at school. Instead of having Mrs. Gase for art, I now have Mrs. Anderson for communication. Our lunch time has been shortened by ten minutes and we get home ten minutes earlier. Daddy shaved his “moustache”. He was only fooling us. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was pretty good today. We had some homework in Mr. Gordon’s math class. I came home and watched TV. We had some cube steak for dinner and it was delicious! Today was Stevie and Vicky’s REP class. Stevie and I played with our baseball game. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was pretty good today. We had some homework in Mr. Gordon’s math class. I came home and watched TV. We had some cube steak for dinner and it was delicious! Today was Stevie and Vicky’s REP class. Stevie and I played with our baseball game. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1975
I got up at 7:15 a.m. today. Mama woke me up. She told me to keep quiet because Daddy stayed home from work and wasn’t feeling too well. But guess what? No school!!! The roads were too slick!!! Guess what else? A NEW record! We got home from our paper route at 5:50 p.m. That beats our old record (set last week) by three minutes! Betty, Sandy and Becky (our neighbors) came over. It was a great day!!!
I got up at 7:15 a.m. today. Mama woke me up. She told me to keep quiet because Daddy stayed home from work and wasn’t feeling too well. But guess what? No school!!! The roads were too slick!!! Guess what else? A NEW record! We got home from our paper route at 5:50 p.m. That beats our old record (set last week) by three minutes! Betty, Sandy and Becky (our neighbors) came over. It was a great day!!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1975
I woke up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School went OK today. I think I got a perfect paper in Mrs. Anderson’s class. I came home, did some math homework and read. We had a good dinner. We (Stevie, Vicky and I) watched the “Mickey Mouse Club”. It’s good! Daddy went to a planning commission meeting. It was a good day.
I woke up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School went OK today. I think I got a perfect paper in Mrs. Anderson’s class. I came home, did some math homework and read. We had a good dinner. We (Stevie, Vicky and I) watched the “Mickey Mouse Club”. It’s good! Daddy went to a planning commission meeting. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 1975
I woke up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama and Daddy went somewhere at 8:00 p.m. and stayed for about an hour. I helped Mama in shopping earlier. We saw two cartoons and a real cool show called “Flight: the Sky’s the Limit” on TV. They showed the Hindenburg disaster. Wow! I don’t blame the announcer for crying! It was a supercool day.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1975
I woke up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama and Daddy went somewhere at 8:00 p.m. and stayed for about an hour. I helped Mama in shopping earlier. We saw two cartoons and a real cool show called “Flight: the Sky’s the Limit” on TV. They showed the Hindenburg disaster. Wow! I don’t blame the announcer for crying! It was a supercool day.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1975
I got up at 8:15 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. It’s going to be a good new month! Today was Mama and Daddy’s big dance day. I cancelled my accordion lessons because Mama had to get her hair done. Scott Fray (Stevie’s friend) came over and we played. Mama and Daddy left at 7:50 p.m. I baby-sitted. They haven’t come back yet. They’ll probably come back when we’re asleep. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:15 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. It’s going to be a good new month! Today was Mama and Daddy’s big dance day. I cancelled my accordion lessons because Mama had to get her hair done. Scott Fray (Stevie’s friend) came over and we played. Mama and Daddy left at 7:50 p.m. I baby-sitted. They haven’t come back yet. They’ll probably come back when we’re asleep. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1975 – Happy Ground Hog’s Day
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got dress-up for church. I saw a movie in REP. It was a good one. Mama and Daddy got home at about 1:45 a.m. last night. WOW! What a surprise! Daddy bought 5 pounds of Hungarian sausage ($2 a pound). We had some for breakfast. M-M-M-M delicious! It was a good day!
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got dress-up for church. I saw a movie in REP. It was a good one. Mama and Daddy got home at about 1:45 a.m. last night. WOW! What a surprise! Daddy bought 5 pounds of Hungarian sausage ($2 a pound). We had some for breakfast. M-M-M-M delicious! It was a good day!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a good day in school. I had some science homework. I got it done fast. In math, my row (row 5) got to go first. We watched some good shows on CKLW-TV Channel 9 from Windsor. We all took a bath. Daddy fixed my hair so it would part on the side. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a good day in school. I had some science homework. I got it done fast. In math, my row (row 5) got to go first. We watched some good shows on CKLW-TV Channel 9 from Windsor. We all took a bath. Daddy fixed my hair so it would part on the side. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Yesterday. I, John Stephen Vamossy, went metric. I pledged to go 100% percent metric. I wish more kids would do the same. I got my Choir and Drama Club pictures taken for the memory book today. Stevie and Vicky went to REP and Mama and I went to Betty’s. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Yesterday. I, John Stephen Vamossy, went metric. I pledged to go 100% percent metric. I wish more kids would do the same. I got my Choir and Drama Club pictures taken for the memory book today. Stevie and Vicky went to REP and Mama and I went to Betty’s. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a busy day at school today. I ordered my yearbook. (It cost $2.00.) I got my report card (A, A-, B+, B-, B+, A, C+). I had some homework in math. We did our papers today. One nice lady gave Stevie some gum. An old man gave me 30 cents. He is very nice. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a busy day at school today. I ordered my yearbook. (It cost $2.00.) I got my report card (A, A-, B+, B-, B+, A, C+). I had some homework in math. We did our papers today. One nice lady gave Stevie some gum. An old man gave me 30 cents. He is very nice. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was normal today. When I got home, I went outside and played with Daisy. Mama made some stew. It was good. After dinner, I showed Daddy my report card. He was mad about the C+ in math. It was a fair day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was normal today. When I got home, I went outside and played with Daisy. Mama made some stew. It was good. After dinner, I showed Daddy my report card. He was mad about the C+ in math. It was a fair day.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs, woke up Mama and watched the “Today” show. School was normal today. I helped Mama do the shopping. Stevie went too. I tape recorded myself on the accordion. I think that I may make a hit song when I grow up. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, went downstairs, woke up Mama and watched the “Today” show. School was normal today. I helped Mama do the shopping. Stevie went too. I tape recorded myself on the accordion. I think that I may make a hit song when I grow up. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1975
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today. I made my bed and went downstairs. Daddy worked today. That’s the first time he’s worked a Saturday in a long time. Stevie went to Scott Fray’s house for lunch. I went to my accordion lessons. Today was Mrs. Vivian’s birthday. We wrote some letters to Grandma and Grandpa. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today. I made my bed and went downstairs. Daddy worked today. That’s the first time he’s worked a Saturday in a long time. Stevie went to Scott Fray’s house for lunch. I went to my accordion lessons. Today was Mrs. Vivian’s birthday. We wrote some letters to Grandma and Grandpa. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We saw slides in REP and learned the true meaning of the pretzel. When I got home, I had a big breakfast (including sausage)! It was good! We watched TV. Becky and Sandy brought over a fish to keep in our aquarium until they get rid of their “Jack Dempsey” fish. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We saw slides in REP and learned the true meaning of the pretzel. When I got home, I had a big breakfast (including sausage)! It was good! We watched TV. Becky and Sandy brought over a fish to keep in our aquarium until they get rid of their “Jack Dempsey” fish. It was a good day.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In choir, the president and two vice-presidents (I’m one of them) checked test papers. I had some homework in math. Daddy had a meeting and we had a snack. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In choir, the president and two vice-presidents (I’m one of them) checked test papers. I had some homework in math. Daddy had a meeting and we had a snack. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. There was no homework. I talked with John Clark’s dad on the way home from school. I have to go to the orthodontist tomorrow. Today would have been Kathleen’s birthday. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. There was no homework. I talked with John Clark’s dad on the way home from school. I have to go to the orthodontist tomorrow. Today would have been Kathleen’s birthday. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1975 – Ash Wednesday/Lincoln’s
Birthday/First Day of Lent
I gpt up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I did a few papers today bit I’ll have to deliver the rest tomorrow. I went to the orthodontist, Dr. Hoyt, in Grand Blanc. Daddy decided not to have our teeth fixed. (What a relief!) I had my ashes put on at church. It was a good day.
I gpt up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I did a few papers today bit I’ll have to deliver the rest tomorrow. I went to the orthodontist, Dr. Hoyt, in Grand Blanc. Daddy decided not to have our teeth fixed. (What a relief!) I had my ashes put on at church. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. One girl twisted her neck trying to do a headstand and an ambulance had to go get her. We got our papers done at 5:30 p.m. It would have been a record but it’s one day late. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. One girl twisted her neck trying to do a headstand and an ambulance had to go get her. We got our papers done at 5:30 p.m. It would have been a record but it’s one day late. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1975 – HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a good day at school. I gave a Valentine to each of my teachers. I helped Mama with the shopping. When I got back, I looked at Stevie and Vicky’s Valentines. We had cube steak for dinner. It was good. We watched TV. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. It was a good day at school. I gave a Valentine to each of my teachers. I helped Mama with the shopping. When I got back, I looked at Stevie and Vicky’s Valentines. We had cube steak for dinner. It was good. We watched TV. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! It was a good day.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1975
I got up at 8:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. Daddy was at work today. I went to accordion lessons, got a haircut and Mama got some gas. I had some tomato soup for lunch. Stevie, Vicky and I went upstairs and went inside the bathroom where it’s dark and stayed in there for long times with the tape recorder on as an experiment. Daddy went to the store and WOW! When he got back he had some beautiful bowls for Mama and some new fish for us. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. Daddy was at work today. I went to accordion lessons, got a haircut and Mama got some gas. I had some tomato soup for lunch. Stevie, Vicky and I went upstairs and went inside the bathroom where it’s dark and stayed in there for long times with the tape recorder on as an experiment. Daddy went to the store and WOW! When he got back he had some beautiful bowls for Mama and some new fish for us. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church.
There was a lot of snow last night and I don’t know if there will be school
tomorrow. We did a crossword puzzle in REP today. We ate a big breakfast and
went outside. Sandy came over and when we got cold we came in and had some hot
chocolate. M-M-M-M it was good! Sandy brought over her tape recorder and we
played. Sandy’s mom said we could have her fish for free but Daddy bought it
for $2.00. It was a good day.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1975 – Washington’s Birthday
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I went to school, but during third hour (Mrs. Teachworth’s science class) the P.A. went on and said no school! Only half a day! There was a mix-up at State Road School. Franny brought Stevie and Vicky home. I ate my cold lunch and hot chocolate. Francie Brandt came over and played with Stevie. We went outside in the snow and played. We were sopped when we came in. Daddy made some ham-gravy on toast. It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I went to school, but during third hour (Mrs. Teachworth’s science class) the P.A. went on and said no school! Only half a day! There was a mix-up at State Road School. Franny brought Stevie and Vicky home. I ate my cold lunch and hot chocolate. Francie Brandt came over and played with Stevie. We went outside in the snow and played. We were sopped when we came in. Daddy made some ham-gravy on toast. It was good. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I found a Petoskey stone outside the school. We had a pep rally today. The seventh grade won the Thunder Mug, but we “sixers” got close. “81” all the way! Daddy had to work overtime, so Mama got us some “Roller Coasters” for dinner. They were good. Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I found a Petoskey stone outside the school. We had a pep rally today. The seventh grade won the Thunder Mug, but we “sixers” got close. “81” all the way! Daddy had to work overtime, so Mama got us some “Roller Coasters” for dinner. They were good. Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Stevie and I did our papers today. Man! Was it ever cold out! My toes were froze! We got home at 6:15 p.m. Stevie got his book order from school today. He got “Dynamite”, “Believe It or Not Ghost Stories”, “The Mad Scientist’s Club” and “Codes and Secret Writing”. We ate Mama’s stew for dinner. We read for a while, and oops! I almost forgot! Daddy made a “fish house” for the aquarium. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Stevie and I did our papers today. Man! Was it ever cold out! My toes were froze! We got home at 6:15 p.m. Stevie got his book order from school today. He got “Dynamite”, “Believe It or Not Ghost Stories”, “The Mad Scientist’s Club” and “Codes and Secret Writing”. We ate Mama’s stew for dinner. We read for a while, and oops! I almost forgot! Daddy made a “fish house” for the aquarium. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In communications, we went to the library. When I got home, I found that Daddy had to work overtime. I went to the library and got a “Viewpoint” book. We ate some stew for dinner and we read some books. I gave Stevie an “E.S.P.” test. He flunked it. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In communications, we went to the library. When I got home, I found that Daddy had to work overtime. I went to the library and got a “Viewpoint” book. We ate some stew for dinner and we read some books. I gave Stevie an “E.S.P.” test. He flunked it. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In communications, I talked about stamps. Stevie and Vicky had a half day. Daddy had to work overtime today. Carrie Fray, Scott Fray’s little sister, came over and played with Vicky. When she went home, we ate some “Roller Coasters”. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In communications, I talked about stamps. Stevie and Vicky had a half day. Daddy had to work overtime today. Carrie Fray, Scott Fray’s little sister, came over and played with Vicky. When she went home, we ate some “Roller Coasters”. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. I didn’t go to my
accordion practice because Mrs. Vivian had to go to a funeral. Daddy had a
haircut and went to the bank. Mama and Daddy went to Flint and know what? They
ordered a freezer! It will be delivered next Saturday. They also got some
things for a wedding shower. We had some fish for dinner and some new things
called “Bacon Nips” for a snack. Mama and Daddy went grocery shopping today. It
was a good day.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We played a game in REP. It taught us about what we learned. I read the responsorial psalm in the mass. We had our usual big breakfast with blueberry syrup!!! M-M-M-M-!!!!!Mama went to the wedding shower at 1:00 p.m. Daddy worked in the garage. We watched the “Superstar” finals. O.J. Simpson won it. In 1974, Kyle Rote, Jr. won it. In 1973, Bob Seagren won it. Mama got home at 4:30 p.m. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We played a game in REP. It taught us about what we learned. I read the responsorial psalm in the mass. We had our usual big breakfast with blueberry syrup!!! M-M-M-M-!!!!!Mama went to the wedding shower at 1:00 p.m. Daddy worked in the garage. We watched the “Superstar” finals. O.J. Simpson won it. In 1974, Kyle Rote, Jr. won it. In 1973, Bob Seagren won it. Mama got home at 4:30 p.m. It was a good day.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy and I put up the little white fence around the front yard to keep the grass from getting trampled. Daddy went to a council meeting. We saw a real cool show about the weather that lasted for two hours on WKAR-23. We went upstairs to go to sleep. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy and I put up the little white fence around the front yard to keep the grass from getting trampled. Daddy went to a council meeting. We saw a real cool show about the weather that lasted for two hours on WKAR-23. We went upstairs to go to sleep. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was hard but good today. I had some math homework and I did my book report. It took a long, long time. Daddy had to work overtime today. I ate some tomato soup and went upstairs to do my homework. It was hard, but I managed. Stevie and Vicky didn’t have REP today because of snow. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was hard but good today. I had some math homework and I did my book report. It took a long, long time. Daddy had to work overtime today. I ate some tomato soup and went upstairs to do my homework. It was hard, but I managed. Stevie and Vicky didn’t have REP today because of snow. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I handed in my book report. We got our papers done at 6:30p.m. They came one hour late. Daddy had to work over. When we got home, we had some of Mama’s stew. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I handed in my book report. We got our papers done at 6:30p.m. They came one hour late. Daddy had to work over. When we got home, we had some of Mama’s stew. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got home just as Mama got home. She had been to the doctor. She’s doing okay. Daddy had to work overtime again today. We had some Mini-Ravioli. It was good. I watched TV. I also wrote Grandpa a birthday letter. We watched the “Mac Davis Show”. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got home just as Mama got home. She had been to the doctor. She’s doing okay. Daddy had to work overtime again today. We had some Mini-Ravioli. It was good. I watched TV. I also wrote Grandpa a birthday letter. We watched the “Mac Davis Show”. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today show. School was good today. Mama went to a baby shower at Pat’s house… her own! She got presents and a beautiful cake that Franny made. It’s a little teddy bear cake and we hate to eat it. I helped Mama with the shopping. We got some chip dip and some batteries for my tape recorder. We had some chip dip for a night time snack.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today show. School was good today. Mama went to a baby shower at Pat’s house… her own! She got presents and a beautiful cake that Franny made. It’s a little teddy bear cake and we hate to eat it. I helped Mama with the shopping. We got some chip dip and some batteries for my tape recorder. We had some chip dip for a night time snack.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. Wow, this was a fun day! I went to my accordion lessons and I have a lot to practice this week, or should I say next two weeks. Mrs. Vivian has to go to a hobby show Next Saturday. We got our new freezer at 11:30 a.m. It’s cool! Get it? Ha! Ha! Ha! We went to the Community Center to see the first Little League Movie. Vicky got an earache so Fran took her home. It was a fun day. (P.S. – the movie was “The Incredible Mr. Limpett”.)
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. Wow, this was a fun day! I went to my accordion lessons and I have a lot to practice this week, or should I say next two weeks. Mrs. Vivian has to go to a hobby show Next Saturday. We got our new freezer at 11:30 a.m. It’s cool! Get it? Ha! Ha! Ha! We went to the Community Center to see the first Little League Movie. Vicky got an earache so Fran took her home. It was a fun day. (P.S. – the movie was “The Incredible Mr. Limpett”.)
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 1975
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP we listened to a tape about Moses. We had our mass in the old church. We had our usual big Sunday breakfast. It was good. Later, we saw the first “Superteams” on TV. The Minnesota Vikings won. Man! What a tug of war! Mama and Daddy went to Elmer and Vivian Nagy’s house. Daddy let us stay up and watch “Lou Gordon”. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP we listened to a tape about Moses. We had our mass in the old church. We had our usual big Sunday breakfast. It was good. Later, we saw the first “Superteams” on TV. The Minnesota Vikings won. Man! What a tug of war! Mama and Daddy went to Elmer and Vivian Nagy’s house. Daddy let us stay up and watch “Lou Gordon”. It was a good day.
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I wrote my poem for “Viewpoint”. The poem is about rainbows. I also took a bath today. Mama had to go to one of those first confession REP things. I watched the “Smothers Brothers” show. It was a good day. P.S. – One of our old fish died. P.P.S. – In 1931, on this date, “The Star Spangled Banner” was designated as our national anthem.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I wrote my poem for “Viewpoint”. The poem is about rainbows. I also took a bath today. Mama had to go to one of those first confession REP things. I watched the “Smothers Brothers” show. It was a good day. P.S. – One of our old fish died. P.P.S. – In 1931, on this date, “The Star Spangled Banner” was designated as our national anthem.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1975 – GRANDPA’S BIRTHDAY (64th)
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. At the end of school, some nut turned on the fire alarm. Everyone thought it was real. I turned in my “Viewpoint” poem to the library. Stevie went to REP. Vicky stayed home because of her earache. We stayed up and watched “The Last Survivors”. It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. At the end of school, some nut turned on the fire alarm. Everyone thought it was real. I turned in my “Viewpoint” poem to the library. Stevie went to REP. Vicky stayed home because of her earache. We stayed up and watched “The Last Survivors”. It was good. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We saw the Fenton High School choir and band. They were good. Mrs. Archie (the choir teacher) said that she had a surprise for us but no one knows what it is. Guess what? Right after I got home from school, Grandma and Grandpa came over!!!! It’s gonna be fun with them over. They’re going to stay overnight, maybe longer! We got done with our papers at 6:40 p.m. It was a good day!!!!!
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We saw the Fenton High School choir and band. They were good. Mrs. Archie (the choir teacher) said that she had a surprise for us but no one knows what it is. Guess what? Right after I got home from school, Grandma and Grandpa came over!!!! It’s gonna be fun with them over. They’re going to stay overnight, maybe longer! We got done with our papers at 6:40 p.m. It was a good day!!!!!
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Grandma and Grandpa are still over. Daddy and Mama went over to Elmer and Vivian Nagy’s house to get a hind quarter of beef that they ordered. Now our freezer finally has something in it. We had some steak and stuffing for dinner. It was SUPER-good. After we ate, Daddy went to cut some more meat. When Daddy came back, he said that a police search-light helicopter and road blocks were out. We don’t know why. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Grandma and Grandpa are still over. Daddy and Mama went over to Elmer and Vivian Nagy’s house to get a hind quarter of beef that they ordered. Now our freezer finally has something in it. We had some steak and stuffing for dinner. It was SUPER-good. After we ate, Daddy went to cut some more meat. When Daddy came back, he said that a police search-light helicopter and road blocks were out. We don’t know why. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. It was too late to walk to school this morning, so Grandma and Grandpa gave me a ride. They had to leave at 11:30 a.m. while I was at school. They are at Mickey and Mike’s house tonight. Daddy cut some more meat tonight. He got paid about $60. Daddy was elected as a delegate for the department he works for at A.C. He will have his first meeting on the 14th and 15th. It will be in Flint. But who knows where he’ll be next? It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. It was too late to walk to school this morning, so Grandma and Grandpa gave me a ride. They had to leave at 11:30 a.m. while I was at school. They are at Mickey and Mike’s house tonight. Daddy cut some more meat tonight. He got paid about $60. Daddy was elected as a delegate for the department he works for at A.C. He will have his first meeting on the 14th and 15th. It will be in Flint. But who knows where he’ll be next? It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I had oatmeal for breakfast and got dressed. Stevie and I went outside to play. It was fun! Frank and Yolon Horvath came over a few hours after Mama and Daddy went shopping. Stevie and I watched “Wide World of Sports”, “The World’s Strangest Animals” and “Pollyanna”. They were all good shows. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I had oatmeal for breakfast and got dressed. Stevie and I went outside to play. It was fun! Frank and Yolon Horvath came over a few hours after Mama and Daddy went shopping. Stevie and I watched “Wide World of Sports”, “The World’s Strangest Animals” and “Pollyanna”. They were all good shows. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 1975
I got up at 7:40 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP, we listened to the rest of the tape on Moses and played a game. We had our usual big breakfast. After we got done we went outside to play. When we got in, we watched “Superteams”. The Los Angeles Dodgers won it. We watched a TV show called “Search for the Gods”. It was good it was a good day.
I got up at 7:40 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP, we listened to the rest of the tape on Moses and played a game. We had our usual big breakfast. After we got done we went outside to play. When we got in, we watched “Superteams”. The Los Angeles Dodgers won it. We watched a TV show called “Search for the Gods”. It was good it was a good day.
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This day is a great new beginning for me: the beginning of our UFO club. Last August, I actually saw a UFO entering the atmosphere! I want to get all the people I can to join. So far, we have 10 members. I did my article for the club newsletter. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This day is a great new beginning for me: the beginning of our UFO club. Last August, I actually saw a UFO entering the atmosphere! I want to get all the people I can to join. So far, we have 10 members. I did my article for the club newsletter. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got two more members of our UFO club, so now we have 12! I watched the eighth grade vs. faculty basketball game after school. Faculty won 65-47! Daddy went to a meeting and Stevie and Vicky went to REP. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got two more members of our UFO club, so now we have 12! I watched the eighth grade vs. faculty basketball game after school. Faculty won 65-47! Daddy went to a meeting and Stevie and Vicky went to REP. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mrs. Archie, our choir teacher, said that we would have tryouts for the spring concert. The characters are Mary Poppins (for a girl, of course) chimney sweeps (that’s better) etc., etc. We saw the school’s talent show. Some of those people are outstanding! It walked to the fire station with John Clark. It was fun. We finished the papers at 6:20 a.m. The fish Sandy gave us died yesterday. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mrs. Archie, our choir teacher, said that we would have tryouts for the spring concert. The characters are Mary Poppins (for a girl, of course) chimney sweeps (that’s better) etc., etc. We saw the school’s talent show. Some of those people are outstanding! It walked to the fire station with John Clark. It was fun. We finished the papers at 6:20 a.m. The fish Sandy gave us died yesterday. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I was wrong last Friday. Daddy’s meetings are on the 13th and 14th. School was good today. Daddy got home at 5:30 p.m. He got three fish. One was just like Sandy’s old fish and two neon fish. We watched TV the rest of the time. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. I was wrong last Friday. Daddy’s meetings are on the 13th and 14th. School was good today. Daddy got home at 5:30 p.m. He got three fish. One was just like Sandy’s old fish and two neon fish. We watched TV the rest of the time. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Frank Blair retired today. He’s been on the “Today” show for 23 years and has done 20,000 shows!!!! School was good today. Daddy had his meeting. His next one will be in Detroit! Stevie and Vicky had a half-day of school today. Vicky went to Carrie Fray’s house. Daddy got Mama some birthday flowers and a cake, but her real birthday is tomorrow. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Frank Blair retired today. He’s been on the “Today” show for 23 years and has done 20,000 shows!!!! School was good today. Daddy had his meeting. His next one will be in Detroit! Stevie and Vicky had a half-day of school today. Vicky went to Carrie Fray’s house. Daddy got Mama some birthday flowers and a cake, but her real birthday is tomorrow. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1975
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, today was accordion day. I did well on my lesson. Stevie and I would have watched the movie “Dracula Rises from His Grave” but the Community Center was full up! Now that’s a crowd! So, we went shopping with the rest of the family. Stevie, Vicky and I put on a puppet show for Mama for her birthday. We all took a bath. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, today was accordion day. I did well on my lesson. Stevie and I would have watched the movie “Dracula Rises from His Grave” but the Community Center was full up! Now that’s a crowd! So, we went shopping with the rest of the family. Stevie, Vicky and I put on a puppet show for Mama for her birthday. We all took a bath. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. I went to mass first because of the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. We had a Pascal meal in REP. Our catfish died. We watched “Superteams” today. The LA Dodgers won! We watched “The Six Million Dollar Man”. It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. I went to mass first because of the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. We had a Pascal meal in REP. Our catfish died. We watched “Superteams” today. The LA Dodgers won! We watched “The Six Million Dollar Man”. It was good. It was a good day.
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1975 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went with John Clark to the Fire Station. I then went with him and his dad to the Hobby Shop and all those types of stores. Wow! It was fun! When I got home (4:20 p.m.) no one was home. They all went to Argentine to get some flour. We got our hair cut. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! It was a great day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went with John Clark to the Fire Station. I then went with him and his dad to the Hobby Shop and all those types of stores. Wow! It was fun! When I got home (4:20 p.m.) no one was home. They all went to Argentine to get some flour. We got our hair cut. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! It was a great day.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked with Mama to the cleaners. I played baseball down at the field. I’m playing better this year. Stevie and Vicky went to REP. Daddy had a millpond meeting and Jimmy and Kenny came over. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked with Mama to the cleaners. I played baseball down at the field. I’m playing better this year. Stevie and Vicky went to REP. Daddy had a millpond meeting and Jimmy and Kenny came over. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked to the fire station with John Clark. We got done with our papers at 6:45 p.m. today. Mama made a batch of stuffed cabbage. It was good. Tomorrow I’ll get to see “Fine Times” at the High School and Stevie will have his first confession. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked to the fire station with John Clark. We got done with our papers at 6:45 p.m. today. Mama made a batch of stuffed cabbage. It was good. Tomorrow I’ll get to see “Fine Times” at the High School and Stevie will have his first confession. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I saw “Fine Times” Man! It was super! I wanna see it again! I played with Chris Korsmo. Stevie had his first confession today. He left at 8:00 p.m. I watched TV. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I saw “Fine Times” Man! It was super! I wanna see it again! I played with Chris Korsmo. Stevie had his first confession today. He left at 8:00 p.m. I watched TV. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1975 – FIRST DAY OF SPRING
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In choir, we tried out for our parts. On Monday, I’ll find out if I got one. In communications, I did a spoof of a commercial. It was funny. Guess what? It snowed today! This is supposed to be the first day of spring? Mama and Daddy went shopping today. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In choir, we tried out for our parts. On Monday, I’ll find out if I got one. In communications, I did a spoof of a commercial. It was funny. Guess what? It snowed today! This is supposed to be the first day of spring? Mama and Daddy went shopping today. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 1975
I got up at 7:50 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We had a thunderstorm last night and the rain melted the snow. I didn’t go to my accordion lessons today because Mrs. Vivian called and said the roads were pretty bad. Know what? We had waffles for dinner. I stayed up and watched “The Battle of Britain”. It was a super-cool show! It was a good day.
I got up at 7:50 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We had a thunderstorm last night and the rain melted the snow. I didn’t go to my accordion lessons today because Mrs. Vivian called and said the roads were pretty bad. Know what? We had waffles for dinner. I stayed up and watched “The Battle of Britain”. It was a super-cool show! It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 1975 – PALM SUNDAY
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We didn’t have any REP today. Well, we all got our palms blessed and all that stuff. Know what? I got to see “Fine Times” again!!! Wow! Am I ever glad! Mama, Stevie and Vicky went, too. We played outside for a while. Then Daddy got out the boat. First he took me, Stevie and Vicky with the motor, Then Stevie and I rowed. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We didn’t have any REP today. Well, we all got our palms blessed and all that stuff. Know what? I got to see “Fine Times” again!!! Wow! Am I ever glad! Mama, Stevie and Vicky went, too. We played outside for a while. Then Daddy got out the boat. First he took me, Stevie and Vicky with the motor, Then Stevie and I rowed. It was a good day.
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In choir, I didn’t get a part. Not because I wasn’t good, but because I was too small for Bert and too big for Mike. We had a game of baseball down at the field. We finished the last of our stuffed cabbage. It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In choir, I didn’t get a part. Not because I wasn’t good, but because I was too small for Bert and too big for Mike. We had a game of baseball down at the field. We finished the last of our stuffed cabbage. It was good. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was assassinated today. I think it’s a shame when someone kills someone no matter who they are. School was good today. Remember that book report I did exactly one month ago today? Well, I got an “A” on it! Wow, it was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. King Faisal of Saudi Arabia was assassinated today. I think it’s a shame when someone kills someone no matter who they are. School was good today. Remember that book report I did exactly one month ago today? Well, I got an “A” on it! Wow, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In communications class, we did some poetry. Mrs. Anderson thinks it’s beautiful. I think it’s horrible. We finished our papers at 5:55 p.m. today. We watched “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown” and “The Easter Promise”. They were good shows. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In communications class, we did some poetry. Mrs. Anderson thinks it’s beautiful. I think it’s horrible. We finished our papers at 5:55 p.m. today. We watched “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown” and “The Easter Promise”. They were good shows. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Stevie and Vicky had only a half day of school. I walked to the Fire Station with John Clark. Something great happened today. Daddy won $25 in the lottery! The winning number was 735. It was a supercool day!
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Stevie and Vicky had only a half day of school. I walked to the Fire Station with John Clark. Something great happened today. Daddy won $25 in the lottery! The winning number was 735. It was a supercool day!
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1975 – GOOD FRIDAY
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I didn’t go to school today and I won’t have to until April 7! Spring vacation! Stevie and I made some “movies”. We cut out some pictures from a 1973 “Jeep” magazine that were taken one after another and stapled them. They’re fun to watch! We dyed our Easter eggs today. One of the fish that Daddy got on March 13 died today. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I didn’t go to school today and I won’t have to until April 7! Spring vacation! Stevie and I made some “movies”. We cut out some pictures from a 1973 “Jeep” magazine that were taken one after another and stapled them. They’re fun to watch! We dyed our Easter eggs today. One of the fish that Daddy got on March 13 died today. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1975
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We ate breakfast. Later, we took a bath. I didn’t have accordion lessons because of spring vacation. We were excited and we can’t wait until tomorrow because tomorrow’s Easter! Oh boy! It’s the first Sunday after the first full moon after March 21. We went to church tonight so we won’t have to go tomorrow. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We ate breakfast. Later, we took a bath. I didn’t have accordion lessons because of spring vacation. We were excited and we can’t wait until tomorrow because tomorrow’s Easter! Oh boy! It’s the first Sunday after the first full moon after March 21. We went to church tonight so we won’t have to go tomorrow. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 1975 – EASTER!
I got up at 6:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and searched for our Easter baskets. And search we did! I found mine first behind the record player speaker. Vicky found hers behind the curtain. Stevie found his on Mama’s chair. I got a “World at War” book and candy! Stevie got “Cacti” and “Bicycling” books and candy. Vicky got Silly Putty and candy. We had a great big breakfast and dinner. We watched “The Wizard of Oz”, made in 1939. It’s always good. It was a good day. (Of course, HAPPY EASTER!)
I got up at 6:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and searched for our Easter baskets. And search we did! I found mine first behind the record player speaker. Vicky found hers behind the curtain. Stevie found his on Mama’s chair. I got a “World at War” book and candy! Stevie got “Cacti” and “Bicycling” books and candy. Vicky got Silly Putty and candy. We had a great big breakfast and dinner. We watched “The Wizard of Oz”, made in 1939. It’s always good. It was a good day. (Of course, HAPPY EASTER!)
MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1975
I got up at 8:55 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I had my breakfast and lunch and took it easy for a while. At 1:00 p.m., we went to Holly. While we were there I got a blank cassette tape and Stevie got his own diary. (He’s such a copycat.) I can’t have nothin’ to myself. When we got home we started a small play on the tape recorder. We went outside to play, ate dinner and went back outside. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1975
I got up at 8:55 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I had my breakfast and lunch and took it easy for a while. At 1:00 p.m., we went to Holly. While we were there I got a blank cassette tape and Stevie got his own diary. (He’s such a copycat.) I can’t have nothin’ to myself. When we got home we started a small play on the tape recorder. We went outside to play, ate dinner and went back outside. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1975 – APRIL FOOL’S DAY
I got up at 6:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and played an April Fool’s joke. We put one dollar bills all over the place, waited for Mama and WOW! It was funny. We had our breakfast and went outside. When Daddy got home he went into the attic and got our kites out! He took us in the rowboat to Townshend’s field where there aren’t any wires and we flew them! It was super fun! It was a good day.
I got up at 6:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and played an April Fool’s joke. We put one dollar bills all over the place, waited for Mama and WOW! It was funny. We had our breakfast and went outside. When Daddy got home he went into the attic and got our kites out! He took us in the rowboat to Townshend’s field where there aren’t any wires and we flew them! It was super fun! It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I ate breakfast. Stevie and I made word puzzles on the chalkboard. I ate lunch and took out the garbage. Daddy came home at 2:30 p.m. Our papers came at 3:15 p.m. and we got back at 6:10 p.m., but not until battling some freezing rain and terribly cold winds. When we got home we ate some stew. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I ate breakfast. Stevie and I made word puzzles on the chalkboard. I ate lunch and took out the garbage. Daddy came home at 2:30 p.m. Our papers came at 3:15 p.m. and we got back at 6:10 p.m., but not until battling some freezing rain and terribly cold winds. When we got home we ate some stew. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1975
I got up at 7:50 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy stayed home because of… you guessed it…snow! We had snow up to 17” deep and drifts up to 30”! Wow! This is the worst storm since March 1973! Stevie, Daddy and I went out and shoveled the sidewalk. Daddy helped a blue and white truck out of the snow. He got some milk at the store. It’s a good thing he has a 4-wheel-drive Jeep! Later, I went to Chris’ and played. Daddy went to the Nagy’s. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:50 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy stayed home because of… you guessed it…snow! We had snow up to 17” deep and drifts up to 30”! Wow! This is the worst storm since March 1973! Stevie, Daddy and I went out and shoveled the sidewalk. Daddy helped a blue and white truck out of the snow. He got some milk at the store. It’s a good thing he has a 4-wheel-drive Jeep! Later, I went to Chris’ and played. Daddy went to the Nagy’s. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1975
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Today was Michigan’s clean out day. Dig out the SNOW, that is. I went outside to play for a while. Vicky went over to Linda’s for a while. Mama went to the doctor and picked up Vicky on the way home. Later, Mama and Daddy went shopping. Guess what? Daddy took Stevie and me to see the Mongolian National Wrestling Team play the Michigan Wrestling Team at the Fenton High School. Man! What good wrestling! Mongolia won, 7-3! Wow! It was a cool day!
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Today was Michigan’s clean out day. Dig out the SNOW, that is. I went outside to play for a while. Vicky went over to Linda’s for a while. Mama went to the doctor and picked up Vicky on the way home. Later, Mama and Daddy went shopping. Guess what? Daddy took Stevie and me to see the Mongolian National Wrestling Team play the Michigan Wrestling Team at the Fenton High School. Man! What good wrestling! Mongolia won, 7-3! Wow! It was a cool day!
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1975
I got up at 8:40 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I didn’t have accordion lessons today because of the snow. I had breakfast and played. Mama, Daddy and Vicky went to Flint while Stevie and I went to the Little League movies to see “Swiss Family Robinson”. It was good! We came home first so we went in the back door. When the rest got home, they had a new vacuum cleaner… a Hoover for only $49! Wow! It was a good day. P.S. – I scored 220 points in Scrabble today.
I got up at 8:40 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I didn’t have accordion lessons today because of the snow. I had breakfast and played. Mama, Daddy and Vicky went to Flint while Stevie and I went to the Little League movies to see “Swiss Family Robinson”. It was good! We came home first so we went in the back door. When the rest got home, they had a new vacuum cleaner… a Hoover for only $49! Wow! It was a good day. P.S. – I scored 220 points in Scrabble today.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 1975
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP, I learned about the Judges. I came home and had the usual big breakfast. Stevie and I played Scrabble. Daddy let me have some of his good batteries for my tape recorder. Later, Stevie and I played with paper airplanes. At 7:30 p.m., we watched “The Sleeping Sharks of Yucatan” by Jacques Cousteau. It was good. Well, tomorrow’s school. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP, I learned about the Judges. I came home and had the usual big breakfast. Stevie and I played Scrabble. Daddy let me have some of his good batteries for my tape recorder. Later, Stevie and I played with paper airplanes. At 7:30 p.m., we watched “The Sleeping Sharks of Yucatan” by Jacques Cousteau. It was good. Well, tomorrow’s school. It was a good day.
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When we got home, we got to go to Townshend’s field and fly our kites. Sandy and her friend Connie came, too. Wow! It was fun. My kite went the highest. When we came home, we had some pork chops. It was a super-fun day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When we got home, we got to go to Townshend’s field and fly our kites. Sandy and her friend Connie came, too. Wow! It was fun. My kite went the highest. When we came home, we had some pork chops. It was a super-fun day.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 1975
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In Social Studies we saw part one of a film on Adolf Hitler. I believe the film was a little too one-sided. It made him seem worse than he really was. I walked to the fire station with John Clark, my best friend. We also, when we got home, ate a good dinner. Stevie and Vicky went to Rep today. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In Social Studies we saw part one of a film on Adolf Hitler. I believe the film was a little too one-sided. It made him seem worse than he really was. I walked to the fire station with John Clark, my best friend. We also, when we got home, ate a good dinner. Stevie and Vicky went to Rep today. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the
“Today show. School was good today. We saw part two of that movie on Hitler
today. I walked to the fire station with John Clark today. We like each other a
lot. It’s not just a friendship, it’s a permanent bond. We got done with our
papers at 6:34 p.m. today. We ate a good dinner when we got back. It was a good
day. P.S. – [written in Morse code] “I like flying kites".
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today show. School was good today. I walked down to the fore station with John Clark today. Well, today was the Tiger’s opening today. It would have been Tuesday if it weren’t for the snow. They were paralyzed by the Orioles 10-0! Yechh! I did my book report until 8:00 p.m. President Ford gave his “State of the World” speech today. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today show. School was good today. I walked down to the fore station with John Clark today. Well, today was the Tiger’s opening today. It would have been Tuesday if it weren’t for the snow. They were paralyzed by the Orioles 10-0! Yechh! I did my book report until 8:00 p.m. President Ford gave his “State of the World” speech today. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today show. School was good today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. The Tigers won their first game today. They beat the Yankees 5-3! Good work team! Mama and Daddy went shopping today. We also watched TV. We plan to go to the Fenton High School Band Carnival tomorrow. I hope so! It’ll be fun. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today show. School was good today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. The Tigers won their first game today. They beat the Yankees 5-3! Good work team! Mama and Daddy went shopping today. We also watched TV. We plan to go to the Fenton High School Band Carnival tomorrow. I hope so! It’ll be fun. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1975 –
DUE DATE
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I didn’t have to go to accordion lessons today or for the rest of the month, because today was Mama’s due date for the baby. We went to the FHS band carnival. It was fun and we won many prizes. The Tigers beat the Yankees 7-2 today. Wow! What a game! It was a super good day.
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I didn’t have to go to accordion lessons today or for the rest of the month, because today was Mama’s due date for the baby. We went to the FHS band carnival. It was fun and we won many prizes. The Tigers beat the Yankees 7-2 today. Wow! What a game! It was a super good day.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 1975 – ONE DAY OVERDUE
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We learned about the Kings in REP today. I played with Chris Korsmo for most of the day. The Tigers split today’s double-header with the Yankees. They lost the first game 6-0, but they came back to win the second game 5-2! Keep it up Tigers! It was a fun day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We learned about the Kings in REP today. I played with Chris Korsmo for most of the day. The Tigers split today’s double-header with the Yankees. They lost the first game 6-0, but they came back to win the second game 5-2! Keep it up Tigers! It was a fun day.
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1975 – TWO DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. Later, I went to the A.J. Phillips Public Library. We ate a delicious dinner. It had pork chops, stuffing, pudding, etc. Later, we watched a TV show called “I Will Fight No More Forever”. It’s about Chief Joseph. It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:10 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. Later, I went to the A.J. Phillips Public Library. We ate a delicious dinner. It had pork chops, stuffing, pudding, etc. Later, we watched a TV show called “I Will Fight No More Forever”. It’s about Chief Joseph. It was good. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1975 – THREE DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the
“Today” show. School was good today. Remember the poem I sent into “Viewpoint”?
It was accepted! Wow! Am I ever happy! I got an early issue of Viewpoint with
my poem in it, a Viewpoint poster and a letter! Wow! I’ll be telling every kid
at school tomorrow! I played at Chris’ house for a while. Stevie and Vicky had
REP today. It was a great day!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1975 – FOUR DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Guess what? Our yearbooks came today! Know what else? A new record! We got done with our papers at 5:42! Wow! That’s fast! We ate some stuffed cabbage. It was good. Later, we played outside. It was fun. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Guess what? Our yearbooks came today! Know what else? A new record! We got done with our papers at 5:42! Wow! That’s fast! We ate some stuffed cabbage. It was good. Later, we played outside. It was fun. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1975 – FIVE DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Phnom Penh surrendered today. That ends the war in Cambodia. School was good today. I had only half a day of school. I played at Chris’ house for a while. Later, I mailed a letter and went to the library. After I ate, we went outside. Vicky and Mama went to a mother-daughter fashion show. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Phnom Penh surrendered today. That ends the war in Cambodia. School was good today. I had only half a day of school. I played at Chris’ house for a while. Later, I mailed a letter and went to the library. After I ate, we went outside. Vicky and Mama went to a mother-daughter fashion show. Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1975 – SIX DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 6:45 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama picked up my report card. We had a half day of school. There were tornado watches out from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. today and there were some bad thunderstorms. Daddy is going to stay home all this week just in case the baby comes. It was a good day. (Tigers-3, Yankees – 11)
I got up at 6:45 a.m. today, woke up Mama, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama picked up my report card. We had a half day of school. There were tornado watches out from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. today and there were some bad thunderstorms. Daddy is going to stay home all this week just in case the baby comes. It was a good day. (Tigers-3, Yankees – 11)
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1975 – SEVEN DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Later, Daddy took me and Stevie to get our hair cut and to get the car washed. The big news today was that the dam on the Fenton millpond almost burst. Well, it didn’t… yet. I hope it’ll stay up tonight. Wow! People were calling us like crazy! The Tigers lost yesterday 11-3 but they got the Yankees back today 8-3! Go get ‘em Tigers! It was an exciting day.
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Later, Daddy took me and Stevie to get our hair cut and to get the car washed. The big news today was that the dam on the Fenton millpond almost burst. Well, it didn’t… yet. I hope it’ll stay up tonight. Wow! People were calling us like crazy! The Tigers lost yesterday 11-3 but they got the Yankees back today 8-3! Go get ‘em Tigers! It was an exciting day.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1975 – EIGHT DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We learned about the prophets in REP today. The dam held out nicely last night. I had the usual big breakfast when I got home. Daddy and I made some potato paprikas. (Daddy made it. I watched.) It was good. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We learned about the prophets in REP today. The dam held out nicely last night. I had the usual big breakfast when I got home. Daddy and I made some potato paprikas. (Daddy made it. I watched.) It was good. It was a good day.
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 1975 – NINE DAYS OVERDUE (HURRY UP)
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Know what I heard? Lake Shannon (at least it WAS Lake Shannon) is all dried up! It’s dam broke and all the water came out! It’s true, too! After I got home from school, I went down to Comber & Fox to get some doughnuts for Mama. Later, I played at Chris’. We are still waiting for the baby to arrive. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Know what I heard? Lake Shannon (at least it WAS Lake Shannon) is all dried up! It’s dam broke and all the water came out! It’s true, too! After I got home from school, I went down to Comber & Fox to get some doughnuts for Mama. Later, I played at Chris’. We are still waiting for the baby to arrive. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 1975 – TEN DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We gave Mr. Pruitt a watch we saved up for. He really liked it. The Tigers beat the Indians today. Go get ‘em Tigers! Later, I played with Chris. Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. We are all still waiting for the baby to come. Boy, we can’t wait. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We gave Mr. Pruitt a watch we saved up for. He really liked it. The Tigers beat the Indians today. Go get ‘em Tigers! Later, I played with Chris. Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. We are all still waiting for the baby to come. Boy, we can’t wait. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1975 – ELEVEN DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got home from our paper route at 6:30 p.m. today. It was raining, so we got some new raincoats. The Tigers lost today. Mama and Daddy decided that if the baby is a girl they will call it Amy. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got home from our paper route at 6:30 p.m. today. It was raining, so we got some new raincoats. The Tigers lost today. Mama and Daddy decided that if the baby is a girl they will call it Amy. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1975 – TWELVE DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I did an oral report in reading today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. In communications, we must do an oral biography. I’m doing one on Alessandro Volta. Know what Mr. Pruitt let me have? A book all about historical markers in Michigan. Wow! Is that nice or is that nice!?!?! Wow! It was a great day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I did an oral report in reading today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. In communications, we must do an oral biography. I’m doing one on Alessandro Volta. Know what Mr. Pruitt let me have? A book all about historical markers in Michigan. Wow! Is that nice or is that nice!?!?! Wow! It was a great day.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1975 – THIRTEEN DAYS OVERDUE
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had only half a day today. Later, Stevie, Vicky and I played in our backyard. Later, Jimmy came over. Kenny couldn’t come over because he had the chicken pox. Stevie and I played “incredicatch” with our Frisbee. You don’t play it for points, but for fun. We are still waiting for the baby to come. Hurry up! Please! Well, it was a fun day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had only half a day today. Later, Stevie, Vicky and I played in our backyard. Later, Jimmy came over. Kenny couldn’t come over because he had the chicken pox. Stevie and I played “incredicatch” with our Frisbee. You don’t play it for points, but for fun. We are still waiting for the baby to come. Hurry up! Please! Well, it was a fun day.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1975 – FOURTEEN DAYS OVERDUE, BUT…
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Later, we all went for a ride. When we got back, we ate lunch and went in the backyard. Mama and Daddy went shopping and Mama got me a Detroit Tiger Yearbook. YEA! At 7:15 p.m., we had to come in because at 7:00 p.m., Mama thought she was going to have the baby. She is at the hospital right now. I have to go to bed right now, but I’ll see you tomorrow! It was a very exciting day!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Later, we all went for a ride. When we got back, we ate lunch and went in the backyard. Mama and Daddy went shopping and Mama got me a Detroit Tiger Yearbook. YEA! At 7:15 p.m., we had to come in because at 7:00 p.m., Mama thought she was going to have the baby. She is at the hospital right now. I have to go to bed right now, but I’ll see you tomorrow! It was a very exciting day!
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 1975
IT’S A BOY!!!!!!! At 5:07 p.m., Mama had her baby! It’s a boy so it will be called Paul Lance Vamossy. Daddy said he was “as cute as a button”. Daddy came back home last night but had to go back this morning. We were alone for most of the day. Daddy called us at 5:40 p.m. and told us the news. Mama is doing fine. Tomorrow, Mama is going to have an operation so she can’t have any more babies. The Tigers won today 5-4 against Boston. It was a good day.
IT’S A BOY!!!!!!! At 5:07 p.m., Mama had her baby! It’s a boy so it will be called Paul Lance Vamossy. Daddy said he was “as cute as a button”. Daddy came back home last night but had to go back this morning. We were alone for most of the day. Daddy called us at 5:40 p.m. and told us the news. Mama is doing fine. Tomorrow, Mama is going to have an operation so she can’t have any more babies. The Tigers won today 5-4 against Boston. It was a good day.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. It was fun to tell my friends about the baby. Stevie came home from school without Vicky so I had to go get her. I also went to Chris’ for a while. Daddy saw the baby today. He said it was very strong for a one day old baby. Mama is doing fine. It was a great day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. It was fun to tell my friends about the baby. Stevie came home from school without Vicky so I had to go get her. I also went to Chris’ for a while. Daddy saw the baby today. He said it was very strong for a one day old baby. Mama is doing fine. It was a great day.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School went well today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. When I got home, Daddy took me to the East Street Bridge. They were repairing it. I practiced casting for the first time this year. We all wrote some letters to Mama. Daddy gave them to her. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School went well today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. When I got home, Daddy took me to the East Street Bridge. They were repairing it. I practiced casting for the first time this year. We all wrote some letters to Mama. Daddy gave them to her. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. In science class, we saw some chicks hatching. They were very cute. We got done with our papers at 6:30 p.m. We had a good dinner. Mama called up from the hospital. We got to speak to her. Well, it was a hot but good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. In science class, we saw some chicks hatching. They were very cute. We got done with our papers at 6:30 p.m. We had a good dinner. Mama called up from the hospital. We got to speak to her. Well, it was a hot but good day.
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. When we all were home, we drove up to Flint to see Mama. We kids couldn’t go inside the hospital so we stayed outside and waved to Mama in the window. Tomorrow I will get to see my baby brother for the first time. Daddy took us to Burger King to eat. Later, we played outside. It was a fun day. (P.S. – Detroit Tigers lost 17-3. Why?)
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. When we all were home, we drove up to Flint to see Mama. We kids couldn’t go inside the hospital so we stayed outside and waved to Mama in the window. Tomorrow I will get to see my baby brother for the first time. Daddy took us to Burger King to eat. Later, we played outside. It was a fun day. (P.S. – Detroit Tigers lost 17-3. Why?)
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. Mama came home from the hospital today. Paul sure was small. I hope he doesn’t cry in the middle of the night like Vicky did. Mama is doing OK. Not many people came to see the baby. Only the Youngs came. They didn’t stay long. I guess they want Mama to have a little time to rest. Well, it was a great day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and ate breakfast. School was good today. Mama came home from the hospital today. Paul sure was small. I hope he doesn’t cry in the middle of the night like Vicky did. Mama is doing OK. Not many people came to see the baby. Only the Youngs came. They didn’t stay long. I guess they want Mama to have a little time to rest. Well, it was a great day.
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We played outside for most of the day. The baby is doing fine. Mama and Daddy went to the store today. Paul woke me up twice last night. Boy, he can cry hard when he wants to. Fran came over to see the baby. It was a fun day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We played outside for most of the day. The baby is doing fine. Mama and Daddy went to the store today. Paul woke me up twice last night. Boy, he can cry hard when he wants to. Fran came over to see the baby. It was a fun day.
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for REP. This will be our last class (not including the picnic). When I got home, I had the usual Sunday big breakfast. We stayed inside because it was a rainy day. We made some paper airplanes to pass away the time. Incidentally, I’m getting very good at making them. Paul is doing very fine. All he does is eats, cries and sleeps. Later, Al and Linda Nagy came over. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for REP. This will be our last class (not including the picnic). When I got home, I had the usual Sunday big breakfast. We stayed inside because it was a rainy day. We made some paper airplanes to pass away the time. Incidentally, I’m getting very good at making them. Paul is doing very fine. All he does is eats, cries and sleeps. Later, Al and Linda Nagy came over. It was a good day.
MONDAY, MAY 5, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. After school was done I went over to Chris’ house to play for a while. Later, I went to the library to check out some good books. Daddy went to his council meeting tonight. Paul is doing fine. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. After school was done I went over to Chris’ house to play for a while. Later, I went to the library to check out some good books. Daddy went to his council meeting tonight. Paul is doing fine. Well, it was a good day.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had our choir concert during 6th hour. At 7:30 p.m. we did it again, with a bake sale afterwards. When I got home (about 9:00 p.m.) I watched television. Paul is okay. He stays awake more than when he first got home. Boy, can he ever eat! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had our choir concert during 6th hour. At 7:30 p.m. we did it again, with a bake sale afterwards. When I got home (about 9:00 p.m.) I watched television. Paul is okay. He stays awake more than when he first got home. Boy, can he ever eat! Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:30 p.m. I went to the Middle School at 7:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. our concert started. Mama, Stevie and Vicky went to see it tonight so I got a ride home. Paul is doing okay. It was a busy but fun day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:30 p.m. I went to the Middle School at 7:00 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. our concert started. Mama, Stevie and Vicky went to see it tonight so I got a ride home. Paul is doing okay. It was a busy but fun day.
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Stevie and I went to the A.J. Phillips Public Library downtown. Later, we all had a good dinner. After that we went outside to play in the backyard. Paul is doing OK. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Stevie and I went to the A.J. Phillips Public Library downtown. Later, we all had a good dinner. After that we went outside to play in the backyard. Paul is doing OK. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I stopped in ol’ A.J.’s library after school. Mama went shopping today. After we ate, Daddy took us for a boat ride all the way up to Wilson Lake. Wow! It was fun! It was a very good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I stopped in ol’ A.J.’s library after school. Mama went shopping today. After we ate, Daddy took us for a boat ride all the way up to Wilson Lake. Wow! It was fun! It was a very good day.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 1975
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. After we were finished with our breakfast, Stevie and I went outside to play in the backyard. We went in the rowboat. Daddy found a baby turtle for us. We went to church today and while we were gone Daddy put the plants in the garden. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. After we were finished with our breakfast, Stevie and I went outside to play in the backyard. We went in the rowboat. Daddy found a baby turtle for us. We went to church today and while we were gone Daddy put the plants in the garden. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MAY 11, 1975 – MOTHER’S DAY
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got dressed. We didn’t go to church today because I went yesterday. There was no REP today because of Mother’s Day. Mama and Vicky went to a mother-daughter breakfast today. It was a nice day so we played outside. We got wet when Daddy put up the sprinkler. It was a fun day!
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got dressed. We didn’t go to church today because I went yesterday. There was no REP today because of Mother’s Day. Mama and Vicky went to a mother-daughter breakfast today. It was a nice day so we played outside. We got wet when Daddy put up the sprinkler. It was a fun day!
MONDAY, MAY 12, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. Today was a rainy day. I mostly watched TV all day and read a little bit. Daddy made us some potatoburgers for dinner. M-M-M-M! They were good. Paul is doing fine. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked down to the fire station with John Clark. Today was a rainy day. I mostly watched TV all day and read a little bit. Daddy made us some potatoburgers for dinner. M-M-M-M! They were good. Paul is doing fine. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In reading class, I got my book order in: “How to Make and Build Paper Airplanes”. We saw a play called “Spies and Traitors” during sixth hour today. I got some new tennis shoes. Stevie and Vicky had their REP picnic today. It was a great day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. In reading class, I got my book order in: “How to Make and Build Paper Airplanes”. We saw a play called “Spies and Traitors” during sixth hour today. I got some new tennis shoes. Stevie and Vicky had their REP picnic today. It was a great day.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got done with my papers at 5:30 p.m. That doesn’t count as a record because they didn’t give me all the papers I needed. I spent most of my time making posters for Amy Jones. She is running for student council treasurer. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got done with my papers at 5:30 p.m. That doesn’t count as a record because they didn’t give me all the papers I needed. I spent most of my time making posters for Amy Jones. She is running for student council treasurer. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We watched a band concert. When I got home, I picked out all the @!#* dandelions in the whole yard BY MYSELF! It took me two hours! Later, I played in the backyard. Paul is okay. It was a fun day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We watched a band concert. When I got home, I picked out all the @!#* dandelions in the whole yard BY MYSELF! It took me two hours! Later, I played in the backyard. Paul is okay. It was a fun day.
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I got home, I did those stupid dandelions again. I didn’t know they could grow so fast! Well, at least there weren’t as many as yesterday. Later, I played at Chris’ for quite a while. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I got home, I did those stupid dandelions again. I didn’t know they could grow so fast! Well, at least there weren’t as many as yesterday. Later, I played at Chris’ for quite a while. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 1975
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I ate breakfast and went outside. I did the dandelions again today. Stevie and Vicky helped. Later, we had some lunch outside. We rowed the boat for a while. Daddy mowed the lawn. Later, Daddy got out the Badminton set!!!! We got some practice. If it doesn’t rain, tomorrow will be a cool day. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I ate breakfast and went outside. I did the dandelions again today. Stevie and Vicky helped. Later, we had some lunch outside. We rowed the boat for a while. Daddy mowed the lawn. Later, Daddy got out the Badminton set!!!! We got some practice. If it doesn’t rain, tomorrow will be a cool day. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up. Today was our REP picnic. It was fun. The canoe races were held today. (We could see them from our backyard.) One canoe, No. 42, tipped over! This race is going to be made into a Visualizerscope strip! The Nagy’s came over today! Man, was this ever a great day!
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up. Today was our REP picnic. It was fun. The canoe races were held today. (We could see them from our backyard.) One canoe, No. 42, tipped over! This race is going to be made into a Visualizerscope strip! The Nagy’s came over today! Man, was this ever a great day!
MONDAY, MAY 19, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy had to work overtime. I played over at Chris’ for quite a while. We played with water balloons, etc. It was fun. We had to take a bath. Paul is doing fine. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy had to work overtime. I played over at Chris’ for quite a while. We played with water balloons, etc. It was fun. We had to take a bath. Paul is doing fine. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I played with Chris for a while. Later, I went to the library to check out some books. Daddy had to work overtime. There was a council meeting tonight. There is a tornado watch until 11:00 p.m. tonight. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I played with Chris for a while. Later, I went to the library to check out some books. Daddy had to work overtime. There was a council meeting tonight. There is a tornado watch until 11:00 p.m. tonight. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:35 p.m. Stevie had a concert and came back at 8:10 p.m. Just then, the great storm arose. It was the worst I can remember. We had to go into the basement for a while. The electricity even went off. It was an exciting day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:35 p.m. Stevie had a concert and came back at 8:10 p.m. Just then, the great storm arose. It was the worst I can remember. We had to go into the basement for a while. The electricity even went off. It was an exciting day.
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was fun today because I got to show a fifth grader around our school. When I got home, I had to help pick up the debris left by yesterday’s storm. I went to Chris’ to play for a while. Guess what? Mama got me some small pizzas for dinner! M-M-M-M! Delicious! It was a neat day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was fun today because I got to show a fifth grader around our school. When I got home, I had to help pick up the debris left by yesterday’s storm. I went to Chris’ to play for a while. Guess what? Mama got me some small pizzas for dinner! M-M-M-M! Delicious! It was a neat day.
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had only half a day of school. For lunch, I had the rest of my pizzas. They were delicious. Later, I played at Chris’ and after that I played in my backyard. Later, I took a shower. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had only half a day of school. For lunch, I had the rest of my pizzas. They were delicious. Later, I played at Chris’ and after that I played in my backyard. Later, I took a shower. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MAY 24, 1975
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I went to my accordion lessons today. It was the first time I went there since 10 weeks ago! After that, I got a haircut. I ate lunch and played outside. I took a shower. There was a thunderstorm. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I went to my accordion lessons today. It was the first time I went there since 10 weeks ago! After that, I got a haircut. I ate lunch and played outside. I took a shower. There was a thunderstorm. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1975
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. Church was good today. At 12:30 p.m. today, Paul got baptized. Fran and Dave are his godparents. After that, WOW! They came over (with Larry and the rest of the kids) until 6:45 p.m. Wow! It was fun! We watched the Indy 500 on TV. Bobby Unser won. It was a supercool day!
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. Church was good today. At 12:30 p.m. today, Paul got baptized. Fran and Dave are his godparents. After that, WOW! They came over (with Larry and the rest of the kids) until 6:45 p.m. Wow! It was fun! We watched the Indy 500 on TV. Bobby Unser won. It was a supercool day!
MONDAY, MAY 26, 1975 – MEMORIAL DAY
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We had a big breakfast. From noon until 12:20 p.m. we watched the Memorial Day parade. When we got home, we went outside and played. It was fun. Later, we ate dinner. Guess what? Daddy helped us to plant some popcorn! Boy! I sure hope it grows! It was a good day!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We had a big breakfast. From noon until 12:20 p.m. we watched the Memorial Day parade. When we got home, we went outside and played. It was fun. Later, we ate dinner. Guess what? Daddy helped us to plant some popcorn! Boy! I sure hope it grows! It was a good day!
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked to the fire station with John Clark. Guess what? Daddy’s running for city councilman! I sure hope he wins! He had 41 signatures on his affidavit. He needs only 50, but he’s trying for 100! I tried fishing but was unsuccessful. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I walked to the fire station with John Clark. Guess what? Daddy’s running for city councilman! I sure hope he wins! He had 41 signatures on his affidavit. He needs only 50, but he’s trying for 100! I tried fishing but was unsuccessful. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. School was super today because today was field day! I came in fourth place in the Frisbee toss. It was superfun! We got done with our papers at 5:57 p.m. Daddy has 71 signatures as of today. Only 29 to go! It was a supercool day!!!!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. School was super today because today was field day! I came in fourth place in the Frisbee toss. It was superfun! We got done with our papers at 5:57 p.m. Daddy has 71 signatures as of today. Only 29 to go! It was a supercool day!!!!
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Guess what? Our homeroom team (#5) was in first place for the sixth grade in yesterday’s field day! I walked over to the fire station with John Clark. I got a letter saying that I’ll be getting two awards for awards night at school. One is for perfect attendance and the other is for being a choir officer. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Guess what? Our homeroom team (#5) was in first place for the sixth grade in yesterday’s field day! I walked over to the fire station with John Clark. I got a letter saying that I’ll be getting two awards for awards night at school. One is for perfect attendance and the other is for being a choir officer. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy turned in his 100 signatures to city hall, so now he’s officially running for councilman. I played over at Chris’ house for a while. There is a tornado watch up until 11:00 p.m. tonight. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy turned in his 100 signatures to city hall, so now he’s officially running for councilman. I played over at Chris’ house for a while. There is a tornado watch up until 11:00 p.m. tonight. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I had a very good breakfast. Later, I went outside in back. I ate lunch and went over to Chris’ house for a while. Stevie’s birthday is tomorrow and he can’t wait. Well, nothing much happened today, but even so it was a very good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I had a very good breakfast. Later, I went outside in back. I ate lunch and went over to Chris’ house for a while. Stevie’s birthday is tomorrow and he can’t wait. Well, nothing much happened today, but even so it was a very good day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1975 – STEVIE’S BIRTHDAY (10TH)
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After the mass, we had the usual big Sunday breakfast. It was good. We had some potatoburgers for dinner. Well, I guess the big news today was Stevie’s birthday. He got a watch, a Frisbee Horseshoe game, a Snoopy book, an Uncola glass, a Spiderman punch-balloon and a canteen. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After the mass, we had the usual big Sunday breakfast. It was good. We had some potatoburgers for dinner. Well, I guess the big news today was Stevie’s birthday. He got a watch, a Frisbee Horseshoe game, a Snoopy book, an Uncola glass, a Spiderman punch-balloon and a canteen. It was a good day.
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1975 – SANDY’S BIRTHDAY (15th)
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy has to work 12 hours a day for all this week. Daddy had to go to the council meeting. Sandy’s birthday was today. They came over to our house for the party. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy has to work 12 hours a day for all this week. Daddy had to go to the council meeting. Sandy’s birthday was today. They came over to our house for the party. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I had some little tiny pizzas for dinner. They were good. I went over to Chris’ and played for a while. Then I went over to Kenny’s and had rock fights with ice shanty “forts”. We had to stop due to rain. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I had some little tiny pizzas for dinner. They were good. I went over to Chris’ and played for a while. Then I went over to Kenny’s and had rock fights with ice shanty “forts”. We had to stop due to rain. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:00 p.m. today. When we got home… WOW! What a surprise! Grandma and Grandpa were here! I was superglad. Well, tonight was awards night at school. It went pretty well. We came home and had a snack. It was a supersonic day!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:00 p.m. today. When we got home… WOW! What a surprise! Grandma and Grandpa were here! I was superglad. Well, tonight was awards night at school. It went pretty well. We came home and had a snack. It was a supersonic day!
THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Grandma gave me a ride to school. School was good today. Do you realize this is the last Thursday I’ll ever have in sixth grade? It makes you think, doesn’t it? Grandma and Grandpa are still over. Stevie had a play today. I had a superdelicious pepperoni and cheese pizza. It was a supersonic day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Grandma gave me a ride to school. School was good today. Do you realize this is the last Thursday I’ll ever have in sixth grade? It makes you think, doesn’t it? Grandma and Grandpa are still over. Stevie had a play today. I had a superdelicious pepperoni and cheese pizza. It was a supersonic day.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This is my last Friday of sixth grade. Grandma and Grandpa had to leave today while I was at school. I went shopping with Mama today. Later, I went to an Art Fair and Ice Cream Social at State Road School. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This is my last Friday of sixth grade. Grandma and Grandpa had to leave today while I was at school. I went shopping with Mama today. Later, I went to an Art Fair and Ice Cream Social at State Road School. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. I went to my accordion lessons today. From now on, all my lessons will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. When I got home, I ate lunch. Later, I ate dinner. Well, I really didn’t do much today. It was a pretty good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. I went to my accordion lessons today. From now on, all my lessons will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. When I got home, I ate lunch. Later, I ate dinner. Well, I really didn’t do much today. It was a pretty good day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 1975
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual big breakfast. Later, we went to the Camarmy’s for an open house. Then, the Forro’s came over our house. When they left, the Zerka’s came over. This was a superfun day.
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual big breakfast. Later, we went to the Camarmy’s for an open house. Then, the Forro’s came over our house. When they left, the Zerka’s came over. This was a superfun day.
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This is my last Monday of sixth grade. I had my final exam for Reading class today. Remember the UFO club I founded on March 10? Well, I got the first edition of the newsletter copied. It cost me $1.20 but it was well worth it. It was a supersonic day!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This is my last Monday of sixth grade. I had my final exam for Reading class today. Remember the UFO club I founded on March 10? Well, I got the first edition of the newsletter copied. It cost me $1.20 but it was well worth it. It was a supersonic day!
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This was our last Thursday of sixth grade. We had final exams in Communications, Social Studies and Math! I went over to Chris’ for a while and then played in the backyard. The Horvaths came over today. It was a supersonic day!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. This was our last Thursday of sixth grade. We had final exams in Communications, Social Studies and Math! I went over to Chris’ for a while and then played in the backyard. The Horvaths came over today. It was a supersonic day!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1975 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was great today. We snuck in a party in Mr. Pruitt’s. Guess what? Not just a record, but a super record! We got done with our papers at 5:19 p.m. today! Man, that’s superfast! That beats our eight-week-old record by 23 minutes! It was a WOW day!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was great today. We snuck in a party in Mr. Pruitt’s. Guess what? Not just a record, but a super record! We got done with our papers at 5:19 p.m. today! Man, that’s superfast! That beats our eight-week-old record by 23 minutes! It was a WOW day!
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1975
I got up at 8:20 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We had a small breakfast and later we went to Holly to do a little shopping for Father’s Day. We wrote letters to Grandpa for (Grand)father’s Day. Later, we ate lunch and went outside. We played baseball and “Incredicatch”. It was a fun day.
I got up at 8:20 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We had a small breakfast and later we went to Holly to do a little shopping for Father’s Day. We wrote letters to Grandpa for (Grand)father’s Day. Later, we ate lunch and went outside. We played baseball and “Incredicatch”. It was a fun day.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1975
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie and I went on a super bike-hike today. We went to the top of Denton Hill! We then stopped at Larry’s and the dirt track II. Later, I ate five little pizzas and bought four rocks at a yard sale. I helped Mama shop. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie and I went on a super bike-hike today. We went to the top of Denton Hill! We then stopped at Larry’s and the dirt track II. Later, I ate five little pizzas and bought four rocks at a yard sale. I helped Mama shop. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1975 – FLAG DAY!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We went outside in the backyard and played incredicatch until the Frisbee flew into the Millpond. It was later recovered. Some Mormon missionaries stopped by today and showed us some interesting slides. Nothing much else happened today, but it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We went outside in the backyard and played incredicatch until the Frisbee flew into the Millpond. It was later recovered. Some Mormon missionaries stopped by today and showed us some interesting slides. Nothing much else happened today, but it was a good day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 1975 – FATHER’S DAY
I got up at 8:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual Sunday big breakfast. We cleaned our rooms and went outside to pick up sticks. After dinner, Daddy opened up his Father’s Day gifts. He got a pen, a wallet and a shirt. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual Sunday big breakfast. We cleaned our rooms and went outside to pick up sticks. After dinner, Daddy opened up his Father’s Day gifts. He got a pen, a wallet and a shirt. It was a good day.
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 1975
I got up at 8:55 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We then went over to Pat’s house. Mr. Pruitt (my social science teacher) lives next door, so I went over there for a while. Mama then went to trim the grass around Kathleen’s grave. Then we played on the “Tornado” slide for a while. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:55 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We then went over to Pat’s house. Mr. Pruitt (my social science teacher) lives next door, so I went over there for a while. Mama then went to trim the grass around Kathleen’s grave. Then we played on the “Tornado” slide for a while. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1975
I got up at 8:25 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Guess what? Remember the bad storm we had on May 21st? Well, a great big limb from a tree in our backyard fell down because of a crack from that storm. I played with Chris, Jimmy and Kenny today. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:25 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Guess what? Remember the bad storm we had on May 21st? Well, a great big limb from a tree in our backyard fell down because of a crack from that storm. I played with Chris, Jimmy and Kenny today. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1975
I got up at 9:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I played with Jimmy, Kenny and Chris. We got done with our papers at 5:53 p.m. Jimmy and Kenny helped us. We ate and I went to the library. Later, I helped Chris to build a fort. It’ll be the best and strongest fort we’ve ever made. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I played with Jimmy, Kenny and Chris. We got done with our papers at 5:53 p.m. Jimmy and Kenny helped us. We ate and I went to the library. Later, I helped Chris to build a fort. It’ll be the best and strongest fort we’ve ever made. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Later, I played at Chris’. I had my accordion lessons. I played at Chris’ house, ate and played at Chris’ some more. It’s hot and muggy and I don’t feel like writing on these type days. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Later, I played at Chris’. I had my accordion lessons. I played at Chris’ house, ate and played at Chris’ some more. It’s hot and muggy and I don’t feel like writing on these type days. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to Sawyer’s Jewelers to get myself a watchband. It’s a Speidel Jr. It’s really cool. It was Stevie and Vicky’s turn to go shopping with Mama today. They got a mag called “Official UFO”. I showed it to Chris. She could really dig it! It was a supercool day!
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to Sawyer’s Jewelers to get myself a watchband. It’s a Speidel Jr. It’s really cool. It was Stevie and Vicky’s turn to go shopping with Mama today. They got a mag called “Official UFO”. I showed it to Chris. She could really dig it! It was a supercool day!
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I got my hair trimmed at the barber shop. I had some Beefaroni for lunch. Later, I went over to Chris’. We had a little party outside and we made some paper airplanes. I took a shower when I got home. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I got my hair trimmed at the barber shop. I had some Beefaroni for lunch. Later, I went over to Chris’. We had a little party outside and we made some paper airplanes. I took a shower when I got home. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1975
Mama woke me up at 8:30 a.m. I went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual big breakfast. Then we went outside to play. This, being a hot day, Daddy got out the wading pool. I wish we could have a big pool! It was a good day.
Mama woke me up at 8:30 a.m. I went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual big breakfast. Then we went outside to play. This, being a hot day, Daddy got out the wading pool. I wish we could have a big pool! It was a good day.
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie and Vicky had their first swimming lessons today. After I ate lunch, I got to go to Chris’ house to go into her wading pool. Well, it was an uneventful day, but it was a good one.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie and Vicky had their first swimming lessons today. After I ate lunch, I got to go to Chris’ house to go into her wading pool. Well, it was an uneventful day, but it was a good one.
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I took my accordion to Chris’ house. She has a clarinet and I’ve got to admit we made pretty good music together. Stevie went to swimming lessons today. Stevie, Vicky and I went to the dentist’s office for our semi-annual checkup. We’re A-OK! It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I took my accordion to Chris’ house. She has a clarinet and I’ve got to admit we made pretty good music together. Stevie went to swimming lessons today. Stevie, Vicky and I went to the dentist’s office for our semi-annual checkup. We’re A-OK! It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie and Vicky had their swimming lessons today. Linda stayed just about all day today. We went to the library for the “Summer Spectacular”. Wow, man! It was good! We got done with our papers at 6:25 p.m. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie and Vicky had their swimming lessons today. Linda stayed just about all day today. We went to the library for the “Summer Spectacular”. Wow, man! It was good! We got done with our papers at 6:25 p.m. Well, it was a good day.
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie had his swimming lessons today. I had my accordion lessons and when I got done I got to swim in the lake in back of their house (Taylor Lake). I played at Chris’, went home and watched “The McKenzie Break” on TV. It was good and so was the day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie had his swimming lessons today. I had my accordion lessons and when I got done I got to swim in the lake in back of their house (Taylor Lake). I played at Chris’, went home and watched “The McKenzie Break” on TV. It was good and so was the day.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today and I must admit, I had a beautiful dream last night. I went downstairs and watched TV. I went with Stevie to free swim at the Fenton High School pool. Then, we went to Grant’s. I got to go shopping with Mama today. I went to Chris’. I got a new squirt gun today. Stevie’s friend, Kevin Dickey, stayed almost all day today. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today and I must admit, I had a beautiful dream last night. I went downstairs and watched TV. I went with Stevie to free swim at the Fenton High School pool. Then, we went to Grant’s. I got to go shopping with Mama today. I went to Chris’. I got a new squirt gun today. Stevie’s friend, Kevin Dickey, stayed almost all day today. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy got a wrecker to haul away some stumps on the east side of the bridge. I ate lunch and after I got done I went with Chris to pick some mulberries. We went back to her house where we wrote some very short stories. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy got a wrecker to haul away some stumps on the east side of the bridge. I ate lunch and after I got done I went with Chris to pick some mulberries. We went back to her house where we wrote some very short stories. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual big breakfast. I went into the backyard to play for a while. I ate and went to Chris’. We played Salvo. I won. She gave me some real cool microscope slide for keeps! It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had our usual big breakfast. I went into the backyard to play for a while. I ate and went to Chris’. We played Salvo. I won. She gave me some real cool microscope slide for keeps! It was a good day.
MONDAY, JUNE 30, 1975
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie is now spending the night with Kevin Dickey. I didn’t do much today. I watched Kenny jump his bike over ramps. I also went to Chris’. I know this is a short entry, but anyway it was a good day.
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie is now spending the night with Kevin Dickey. I didn’t do much today. I watched Kenny jump his bike over ramps. I also went to Chris’. I know this is a short entry, but anyway it was a good day.
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At about 12:00 p.m. today, Phillip Shoup called up and wanted me to come over. Mama said I could, so I did. I stayed for a while and then he came over to my house. Later, I played at Chris’ house for a while. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At about 12:00 p.m. today, Phillip Shoup called up and wanted me to come over. Mama said I could, so I did. I stayed for a while and then he came over to my house. Later, I played at Chris’ house for a while. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went to the library to see the “Summer Spectacular”. It was a good day’s enjoyment over there. We got done with our papers at 6:03 p.m. I saw Vicky “swim”. Guess what? Chris let me have her “Dogfight” game. She said “If you can figure it out, you can have it!” Stevie and I had hours of fun playing it It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went to the library to see the “Summer Spectacular”. It was a good day’s enjoyment over there. We got done with our papers at 6:03 p.m. I saw Vicky “swim”. Guess what? Chris let me have her “Dogfight” game. She said “If you can figure it out, you can have it!” Stevie and I had hours of fun playing it It was a good day.
THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1975
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I played “Dogfight” with Stevie. I went to my accordion lessons today and got a surprise. I’m signed up for a stupid talent show this fall and I didn’t even know it! Well, I really must get to bed… tomorrow, you know. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I played “Dogfight” with Stevie. I went to my accordion lessons today and got a surprise. I’m signed up for a stupid talent show this fall and I didn’t even know it! Well, I really must get to bed… tomorrow, you know. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1975 – 4TH OF JULY!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At noon, we watched the parade. It lasted 40 minutes. Then, we went to Horvath’s house for our annual 4th of July picnic. Paul was no problem because we brought the crib with us. They have a nice little pool and we had a grand time swimming in it. Daddy said we might even get one like that. It was a supercool day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At noon, we watched the parade. It lasted 40 minutes. Then, we went to Horvath’s house for our annual 4th of July picnic. Paul was no problem because we brought the crib with us. They have a nice little pool and we had a grand time swimming in it. Daddy said we might even get one like that. It was a supercool day.
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1975
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy worked on the barbecue grill he’s making. At about 2:00 p.m. today, we went to the carnival. We won many prizes. I thought nothing could top the carnival, but something did! A swimming pool! It’ll take a few days to set up, but I’ll give a progress report each day. So far, Daddy has built the pool ladder and has picked a spot for it. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy worked on the barbecue grill he’s making. At about 2:00 p.m. today, we went to the carnival. We won many prizes. I thought nothing could top the carnival, but something did! A swimming pool! It’ll take a few days to set up, but I’ll give a progress report each day. So far, Daddy has built the pool ladder and has picked a spot for it. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, JULY 6, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. Well, today the big project was the pool. Today, daddy dug a small hole where the pool will be. We were surprised and amazed to see all the glass, rocks and roots that were in such a small space! It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. Well, today the big project was the pool. Today, daddy dug a small hole where the pool will be. We were surprised and amazed to see all the glass, rocks and roots that were in such a small space! It was a good day.
MONDAY, JULY 7, 1975 – MY BIRTHDAY! (13th)
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I was full of excitement and joy because of my birthday, but the big news was still the pool. Mama ordered some sand for the bottom of the pool (1 yard) and when Daddy got home he had his test kit and some electrical wiring. So far: we set up the pool and it’s filled up. Wow! What a great birthday party! I got a canteen, clothes, paint-by-numbers set, “Pizza Pie” game, Uncola glass and a “Toss Across” game! It was a good day!
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I was full of excitement and joy because of my birthday, but the big news was still the pool. Mama ordered some sand for the bottom of the pool (1 yard) and when Daddy got home he had his test kit and some electrical wiring. So far: we set up the pool and it’s filled up. Wow! What a great birthday party! I got a canteen, clothes, paint-by-numbers set, “Pizza Pie” game, Uncola glass and a “Toss Across” game! It was a good day!
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and played with my birthday stuff. Then came my SUPERTREAT! Mickey and Mike came over at 10:30 a.m. and left at 5:00 p.m. But while they were here we had corn-on-the-cob and lots of fun! They are coming over next Tuesday to try our pool! So far: Daddy set up the electrical wiring and has set up the filter. Daddy says we’ll get to swim in it tomorrow!
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and played with my birthday stuff. Then came my SUPERTREAT! Mickey and Mike came over at 10:30 a.m. and left at 5:00 p.m. But while they were here we had corn-on-the-cob and lots of fun! They are coming over next Tuesday to try our pool! So far: Daddy set up the electrical wiring and has set up the filter. Daddy says we’ll get to swim in it tomorrow!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1975
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Wow! Guess what happened? I love writing parodies and I gave one to Mrs. Day at the library and guess what? I got it printed! It’s spreading all over Genesee County! Mrs. Day said “Keep it up and you may become famous.” I hope so! I got done with my papers at 6:07 p.m. We couldn’t swim in the pool today. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Wow! Guess what happened? I love writing parodies and I gave one to Mrs. Day at the library and guess what? I got it printed! It’s spreading all over Genesee County! Mrs. Day said “Keep it up and you may become famous.” I hope so! I got done with my papers at 6:07 p.m. We couldn’t swim in the pool today. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to my accordion lessons at 10:30 a.m. because Mrs. Vivian had a meeting in the afternoon. I went with Mama to pick up Stevie and Larry. We decided that Larry and the rest would be able to try out the pool on Monday. By the way, guess what? We got to swim in the pool! True, it was only for about 10 minutes and we were freezing, but it was fun. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to my accordion lessons at 10:30 a.m. because Mrs. Vivian had a meeting in the afternoon. I went with Mama to pick up Stevie and Larry. We decided that Larry and the rest would be able to try out the pool on Monday. By the way, guess what? We got to swim in the pool! True, it was only for about 10 minutes and we were freezing, but it was fun. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1975
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 11:00 a.m. I went to the dentist to get a filling. It was painless and I didn’t even have Novocain! Vicky needed it. We got some TV dinners. M-M-M-M! They were good! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 11:00 a.m. I went to the dentist to get a filling. It was painless and I didn’t even have Novocain! Vicky needed it. We got some TV dinners. M-M-M-M! They were good! Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, JULY 12, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work today. Even worse, he had to work overtime! Well, I played with Chris a lot today. We tried out the pool again today. It was a little bit longer and a little bit warmer. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work today. Even worse, he had to work overtime! Well, I played with Chris a lot today. We tried out the pool again today. It was a little bit longer and a little bit warmer. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, JULY 13, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We got a smiley-face beach ball for the pool. We took a VERY short dip in the pool before Daddy told us to get out before we caught a cold. Larry, Kimmy and his mom came over for a while. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We got a smiley-face beach ball for the pool. We took a VERY short dip in the pool before Daddy told us to get out before we caught a cold. Larry, Kimmy and his mom came over for a while. Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, JULY 14, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry came over to pick up Stevie for his swimming lessons. I got a big surprise. I get to stay overnight at Larry’s house. Well, I’ll be seeing you tomorrow. I’ll tell you how it goes! It sure was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry came over to pick up Stevie for his swimming lessons. I got a big surprise. I get to stay overnight at Larry’s house. Well, I’ll be seeing you tomorrow. I’ll tell you how it goes! It sure was a good day.
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1975
I got up at 4:30 a.m. today and turned on Larry’s TV to watch the Soyuz launch. At 10:30 a.m., Mickey and Mike came over! They got in the pool about three times (about 10 minutes each time). At 3:30 p.m., we saw the Apollo launch. It was kind of cool to see two rocket launches on the same day. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 4:30 a.m. today and turned on Larry’s TV to watch the Soyuz launch. At 10:30 a.m., Mickey and Mike came over! They got in the pool about three times (about 10 minutes each time). At 3:30 p.m., we saw the Apollo launch. It was kind of cool to see two rocket launches on the same day. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We almost thought that Stevie and Larry were lost for a while today, but we finally found them. Last week I got “Jingle Bombs” published. This week, it’s “Hot Rod Harry” (to the tune of “Yankee Doodle”)! Wow! Two songs published! We got done with our papers at 6:15 p.m. It was a good day. P.S. – I swam in the pool for 45 minutes today.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We almost thought that Stevie and Larry were lost for a while today, but we finally found them. Last week I got “Jingle Bombs” published. This week, it’s “Hot Rod Harry” (to the tune of “Yankee Doodle”)! Wow! Two songs published! We got done with our papers at 6:15 p.m. It was a good day. P.S. – I swam in the pool for 45 minutes today.
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 12:00 p.m., we watched TV to see the Apollo-Soyuz docking. At 3:00 p.m. I saw the historic “handshake in space”. We played in our pool a lot today. It was so warm that Daddy even got into it! (Now that’s WARM!) Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 12:00 p.m., we watched TV to see the Apollo-Soyuz docking. At 3:00 p.m. I saw the historic “handshake in space”. We played in our pool a lot today. It was so warm that Daddy even got into it! (Now that’s WARM!) Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Vicky got back from staying at Larry’s house with Linda last night. I ate lunch and went into the pool for a while. Vicky went shopping with Mama. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Vicky got back from staying at Larry’s house with Linda last night. I ate lunch and went into the pool for a while. Vicky went shopping with Mama. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We swam in the pool for a while. Linda, Josef and Patrick came over today. Well, we saw the Miss Universe contest on TV. Miss Finland won, even though I was going for Miss Japan. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We swam in the pool for a while. Linda, Josef and Patrick came over today. Well, we saw the Miss Universe contest on TV. Miss Finland won, even though I was going for Miss Japan. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual big Sunday breakfast. Later, we took a dip in the pool. We went underwater a lot. And, I think, too much. Wow! Is that chlorine ever awful. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual big Sunday breakfast. Later, we took a dip in the pool. We went underwater a lot. And, I think, too much. Wow! Is that chlorine ever awful. Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, JULY 21, 1975
I went downstairs at 6:30 a.m. today and watched the Soyuz landing on the “Today” show. At lunchtime I had a big delicious pepperoni pizza! Better yet, I went to the library and found out they have a new program: cassette tapes! I got some! Even better yet, John Clark answered my letter. Bad news, though. He got his arm knocked out of joint in a bike wipe-out. This was a good day.
I went downstairs at 6:30 a.m. today and watched the Soyuz landing on the “Today” show. At lunchtime I had a big delicious pepperoni pizza! Better yet, I went to the library and found out they have a new program: cassette tapes! I got some! Even better yet, John Clark answered my letter. Bad news, though. He got his arm knocked out of joint in a bike wipe-out. This was a good day.
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mama went to Flint to sign-up for some nighttime college classes Linda’s staying all night tonight. We played in the pool and got quite a suntan. I bought a book for John Clark and got 50 Apollo-Soyuz stamps. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mama went to Flint to sign-up for some nighttime college classes Linda’s staying all night tonight. We played in the pool and got quite a suntan. I bought a book for John Clark and got 50 Apollo-Soyuz stamps. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Linda went home today, but came back to see the “Summer Spectacular”. I got “Faster, Faster Little Car” printed up. We got done with our papers at 6:45 p.m. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Linda went home today, but came back to see the “Summer Spectacular”. I got “Faster, Faster Little Car” printed up. We got done with our papers at 6:45 p.m. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Guess what? Larry’s staying all night tonight. We swam in the pool and had lots of fun. We saw the Apollo landing on TV. Well, we played incredicatch and now we have to get to sleep. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Guess what? Larry’s staying all night tonight. We swam in the pool and had lots of fun. We saw the Apollo landing on TV. Well, we played incredicatch and now we have to get to sleep. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today. We all ate breakfast and Larry, Stevie and I all went to free swim. When I got home, I had a big pepperoni pizza for lunch. Boy, was it ever good. Well, we went shopping and it was hot. Guess what? We got some real cool 29-cent gliders. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today. We all ate breakfast and Larry, Stevie and I all went to free swim. When I got home, I had a big pepperoni pizza for lunch. Boy, was it ever good. Well, we went shopping and it was hot. Guess what? We got some real cool 29-cent gliders. Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I went out in the backyard to fly my glider. Anyway, I stepped on a piece of glass. My foot was bleeding like crazy but it didn’t hurt. We went on a boat ride and we found a bird which had fallen into the Millpond. We dried him off and let him go. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I went out in the backyard to fly my glider. Anyway, I stepped on a piece of glass. My foot was bleeding like crazy but it didn’t hurt. We went on a boat ride and we found a bird which had fallen into the Millpond. We dried him off and let him go. Well, it was a good day.
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 1975
I got up at 8:20 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass was our usual big breakfast. My foot is getting a little better now. I went over to Chris’ to play “Frisbee tag”. It was a fun day.
I got up at 8:20 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass was our usual big breakfast. My foot is getting a little better now. I went over to Chris’ to play “Frisbee tag”. It was a fun day.
MONDAY, JULY 28, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. My foot is pretty good now and the bandage is off of it. After Stevie’s swimming lessons Larry came over on his bike and we went for a bike-hike. It was quite far: three-and-a-half miles (about five kilometers). Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. My foot is pretty good now and the bandage is off of it. After Stevie’s swimming lessons Larry came over on his bike and we went for a bike-hike. It was quite far: three-and-a-half miles (about five kilometers). Well, it was a good day.
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We would have had a bike-hike, but Larry was at his dad’s so I went with Stevie to play with his friend Francie. When we got home a man came to look at the bathroom. We might get it remodeled. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We would have had a bike-hike, but Larry was at his dad’s so I went with Stevie to play with his friend Francie. When we got home a man came to look at the bathroom. We might get it remodeled. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. We went to the last “Summer Spectacular”. We got our papers done at 6:00 p.m. Then we went into our pool. Well, today was a fun day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m., went downstairs and watched TV. We went to the last “Summer Spectacular”. We got our papers done at 6:00 p.m. Then we went into our pool. Well, today was a fun day.
THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to my accordion lessons today and when I got done I went over to Chris’. When 8:00 p.m. rolled around, I watched the first episode of “Almost Anything Goes”. It was great!!! So was the day!
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went to my accordion lessons today and when I got done I went over to Chris’. When 8:00 p.m. rolled around, I watched the first episode of “Almost Anything Goes”. It was great!!! So was the day!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. This afternoon was our big summer treat. We went to the D.Q. and I got a Super Brazier Half Pounder. OOOOH! Man, it’s big! When I got home, I went swimming. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. This afternoon was our big summer treat. We went to the D.Q. and I got a Super Brazier Half Pounder. OOOOH! Man, it’s big! When I got home, I went swimming. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Almost nothing happened today. I guess you could call it “one of those lazy summer days”. But, you know, that’s the kind I like. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Almost nothing happened today. I guess you could call it “one of those lazy summer days”. But, you know, that’s the kind I like. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. It was a somewhat damp day. We had our usual big breakfast. After that, we just did things like read, play games, etc., etc., etc. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. It was a somewhat damp day. We had our usual big breakfast. After that, we just did things like read, play games, etc., etc., etc. Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We rode our bikes over to Eastern school to play around. We went on a short bike-hike after that. We had lunch and then cleaned out the closet. I took Vicky and Angie to the library. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We rode our bikes over to Eastern school to play around. We went on a short bike-hike after that. We had lunch and then cleaned out the closet. I took Vicky and Angie to the library. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie had to go to the doctor to get his ear checked. He has something called “Swimmer’s ear”. Well, it was a good (and hot) day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie had to go to the doctor to get his ear checked. He has something called “Swimmer’s ear”. Well, it was a good (and hot) day.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mama had to register for her college courses. I stayed home to watch Paul. Man, I came so close to our paper route time record. We got home at 5:20 p.m.! Off by one minute! How close! Well, it was a half and half day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mama had to register for her college courses. I stayed home to watch Paul. Man, I came so close to our paper route time record. We got home at 5:20 p.m.! Off by one minute! How close! Well, it was a half and half day.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 10:30 a.m., I started out on a bike-hike. It was the longest one I ever made. Stevie came too. It was over 10 miles (about 15km). Guess what? From 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. I babysitted Jimmy and Kenny. I got $3.00! Well, it was a great day filled with surprises!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 10:30 a.m., I started out on a bike-hike. It was the longest one I ever made. Stevie came too. It was over 10 miles (about 15km). Guess what? From 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. I babysitted Jimmy and Kenny. I got $3.00! Well, it was a great day filled with surprises!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1975
I got up at 8:35 a.m. and got a surprise. We got a haircut from Uncle Ronny and then went to Mickey and Mike’s! We ate pizza, too! When we came home we had a blast telling my friends about it! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:35 a.m. and got a surprise. We got a haircut from Uncle Ronny and then went to Mickey and Mike’s! We ate pizza, too! When we came home we had a blast telling my friends about it! Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 1975
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Later, I went outside, climbed our tree and read. Daddy was busy stripping our bathroom before that man comes to redo our bathroom. He’s coming Monday. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Later, I went outside, climbed our tree and read. Daddy was busy stripping our bathroom before that man comes to redo our bathroom. He’s coming Monday. Well, it was a good day.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1975 – VICKY’S BIRTHDAY (7th)
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After the great mass, we had our usual big breakfast. After that, I went in back to play in the backyard sandbox. Vicky had her party. She got a Lite-Brite, clothes, doll clothes and stuff, perfume and a Barbie Beauty Shop. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After the great mass, we had our usual big breakfast. After that, I went in back to play in the backyard sandbox. Vicky had her party. She got a Lite-Brite, clothes, doll clothes and stuff, perfume and a Barbie Beauty Shop. It was a good day.
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, the work began on the bathroom. Vicky is staying at Linda’s house all night tonight. There was nothing much to do since the workmen were here. Stevie went to the doctor’s again for his ear. He’ll be able to swim in five days. He won’t have to go to the doctor’s again. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, the work began on the bathroom. Vicky is staying at Linda’s house all night tonight. There was nothing much to do since the workmen were here. Stevie went to the doctor’s again for his ear. He’ll be able to swim in five days. He won’t have to go to the doctor’s again. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1975
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, the men are still working on the bathroom. I got a copy of “Yesterday’s Headlines” for $1.50. It’s good. Larry was here today. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, the men are still working on the bathroom. I got a copy of “Yesterday’s Headlines” for $1.50. It’s good. Larry was here today. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1975
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Last night, there was a thunderstorm. Boy, was it ever bad. The men are still working. We got done with our papers at 6:00 p.m. I went to Joelle’s house and played. It was fun. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Last night, there was a thunderstorm. Boy, was it ever bad. The men are still working. We got done with our papers at 6:00 p.m. I went to Joelle’s house and played. It was fun. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry came over and we took that 15km bike hike, only this time we stopped at Phil’s store. I like that store, too. Stevie’s staying at Larry’s tonight. The Camarmy’s are over right now. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry came over and we took that 15km bike hike, only this time we stopped at Phil’s store. I like that store, too. Stevie’s staying at Larry’s tonight. The Camarmy’s are over right now. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1975 – BETTY’S BIRTHDAY
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie came back from Larry’s house. I had a pepperoni pizza for lunch today. I saw John Clark’s dad. He said that John had his cast off and he’s now OK. Betty had her birthday at our house. I don’t know how old she is ‘cause ladies never tell ya. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Stevie came back from Larry’s house. I had a pepperoni pizza for lunch today. I saw John Clark’s dad. He said that John had his cast off and he’s now OK. Betty had her birthday at our house. I don’t know how old she is ‘cause ladies never tell ya. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1975
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We had to pick up sticks today. Here’s a secret: we were bike riding and we went to a track that I know of. Now this track has a lot of paths and one path leads to a secret fort I discovered! It was a good day.
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We had to pick up sticks today. Here’s a secret: we were bike riding and we went to a track that I know of. Now this track has a lot of paths and one path leads to a secret fort I discovered! It was a good day.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. We weeded our popcorn and went in the boat. Stevie’s friend Kevin Dickey came over. We went to the fort. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. We weeded our popcorn and went in the boat. Stevie’s friend Kevin Dickey came over. We went to the fort. It was a good day.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1975 – PAT’S BIRTHDAY
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mama and Vicky went to Pat’s birthday party. Kevin came over and we went to the fort. I went to the library a lot today. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mama and Vicky went to Pat’s birthday party. Kevin came over and we went to the fort. I went to the library a lot today. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went shopping today to get the things we need for school. Guess what? I get to stay at Larry’s tonight! See you later!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went shopping today to get the things we need for school. Guess what? I get to stay at Larry’s tonight! See you later!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, ate breakfast, went downtown and then back to our house. We got done with our papers at 5:42 p.m. Larry helped. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, ate breakfast, went downtown and then back to our house. We got done with our papers at 5:42 p.m. Larry helped. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mickey and Mike came over today and we had a blast! There were some thunderstorms today. Linda’s staying overnight tonight. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Mickey and Mike came over today and we had a blast! There were some thunderstorms today. Linda’s staying overnight tonight. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 10:30 a.m. today, we went to my accordion lessons. I played with my tape recorder a lot today. Larry and them came over to pick up Linda. Guess what? If Larry goes to the planetarium, I might get to go, too! I sure hope so! It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. At 10:30 a.m. today, we went to my accordion lessons. I played with my tape recorder a lot today. Larry and them came over to pick up Linda. Guess what? If Larry goes to the planetarium, I might get to go, too! I sure hope so! It was a good day.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1975
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went to the library and looked around for quite a while. I went in the boat for a while, but got stuck in the@*&! weeds. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went to the library and looked around for quite a while. I went in the boat for a while, but got stuck in the@*&! weeds. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, I had the usual Sunday brunch. Well, I guess the main thing I did (besides going to church) was fishing. I threw back the ones I caught. I caught more than Stevie, 6-5. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, I had the usual Sunday brunch. Well, I guess the main thing I did (besides going to church) was fishing. I threw back the ones I caught. I caught more than Stevie, 6-5. It was a good day.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry came over and we went fishing. Guess what? I caught a 16.5cm Largemouth Bass! Larry and I went outside and even went in the pool for a while! Joel, Vicky’s friend, is staying all night tonight. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry came over and we went fishing. Guess what? I caught a 16.5cm Largemouth Bass! Larry and I went outside and even went in the pool for a while! Joel, Vicky’s friend, is staying all night tonight. Well, it was a good day.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Boy, was it ever a good day. We had to take Joel along to Mickey and Mike’s. Wow! Did we ever have a blast! We went to Flushing Park. We had a blast! It was a supersonic day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Boy, was it ever a good day. We had to take Joel along to Mickey and Mike’s. Wow! Did we ever have a blast! We went to Flushing Park. We had a blast! It was a supersonic day.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went fishing in the morning, ate lunch and Larry came over. He’s staying all night tonight. He helped us on our paper route and we got done at 5:30 p.m. Tom Allen’s balloon came overhead and we followed it. We got to watch it land! It was a great day!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We went fishing in the morning, ate lunch and Larry came over. He’s staying all night tonight. He helped us on our paper route and we got done at 5:30 p.m. Tom Allen’s balloon came overhead and we followed it. We got to watch it land! It was a great day!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1975
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry and I went on a bike ride. I got some new batteries for my tape recorder. Well, Larry left when I went to my accordion lessons. Well, it was a good day. P.S. – We might get to go to the planetarium Saturday!
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Larry and I went on a bike ride. I got some new batteries for my tape recorder. Well, Larry left when I went to my accordion lessons. Well, it was a good day. P.S. – We might get to go to the planetarium Saturday!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1975
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went over to Larry’s to return his records from yesterday. We went over to get some new shoes. We found something out: we won’t be going to the planetarium tomorrow, but on Sunday. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I went over to Larry’s to return his records from yesterday. We went over to get some new shoes. We found something out: we won’t be going to the planetarium tomorrow, but on Sunday. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1975 – DADDY’S BIRTHDAY (43)
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, Daddy was working a lot today. Boy, he sure liked the things he got for his birthday. He got underwear, a sketch pad and colored pencils and a deluxe travel kit for his screw machine convention in Detroit. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, Daddy was working a lot today. Boy, he sure liked the things he got for his birthday. He got underwear, a sketch pad and colored pencils and a deluxe travel kit for his screw machine convention in Detroit. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. Daddy fixed the paneling outside of the bathroom and it looks very nice. Guess what? The planetarium show was supercool! It was a supersonic day!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. Daddy fixed the paneling outside of the bathroom and it looks very nice. Guess what? The planetarium show was supercool! It was a supersonic day!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1975 – LABOR DAY
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Today is Labor Day, so naturally Daddy was not at work today! Well, today was somewhat damp and dreary. Nothing too exciting happened today except that Mama and Daddy made some tomato juice. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Today is Labor Day, so naturally Daddy was not at work today! Well, today was somewhat damp and dreary. Nothing too exciting happened today except that Mama and Daddy made some tomato juice. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1975
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, this would have been the first day of seventh grade, but the teachers had to make a contract agreement. Well, we’re going tomorrow. We made the best of this last day, though! We played with Larry almost all day. It seems like only yesterday I got out of that stupid school. It was a good day.
I got up at 9:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Well, this would have been the first day of seventh grade, but the teachers had to make a contract agreement. Well, we’re going tomorrow. We made the best of this last day, though! We played with Larry almost all day. It seems like only yesterday I got out of that stupid school. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1975 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Well, today was the first day of school. Most of the teachers were nice. There was a downpour when I ran home today. We got done with our papers (after the rain ended) at 6:30 p.m. It was a good day! ’81!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Well, today was the first day of school. Most of the teachers were nice. There was a downpour when I ran home today. We got done with our papers (after the rain ended) at 6:30 p.m. It was a good day! ’81!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was O.K. today. I walked over to the Fire Station with John Clark. Paul went to some foot doctor to get his feet corrected. He’s wearing a tiny cast on each leg. After dinner, I went to Kevin Rice’s to play football. Then, I went home to watch “Evel Kneivel: Portrait of a Daredevil” on TV. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was O.K. today. I walked over to the Fire Station with John Clark. Paul went to some foot doctor to get his feet corrected. He’s wearing a tiny cast on each leg. After dinner, I went to Kevin Rice’s to play football. Then, I went home to watch “Evel Kneivel: Portrait of a Daredevil” on TV. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. School was O.K. today. It’s getting more and more settled. I helped Mama with the shopping and had quite a good time even though it was raining very badly. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. School was O.K. today. It’s getting more and more settled. I helped Mama with the shopping and had quite a good time even though it was raining very badly. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m., went downstairs and watched the new cartoons. They’re good. We went to get our hair cut. Mama went to see Aunt Diane in the hospital. She is recovering from her operation. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m., went downstairs and watched the new cartoons. They’re good. We went to get our hair cut. Mama went to see Aunt Diane in the hospital. She is recovering from her operation. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. We played quite a bit today. Mama and Daddy canned tomatoes today. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. We played quite a bit today. Mama and Daddy canned tomatoes today. It was a good day.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I got home, I watched TV. Mama went to her classes and Daddy went to the City Council meeting. That left me in charge. When they came back, I had a snack. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I got home, I watched TV. Mama went to her classes and Daddy went to the City Council meeting. That left me in charge. When they came back, I had a snack. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today, and when I got home I got a surprise. We got a whole gob of fish for the aquarium! Later, I went over to Tom Woodworth’s house. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today, and when I got home I got a surprise. We got a whole gob of fish for the aquarium! Later, I went over to Tom Woodworth’s house. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 7:00 p.m. today. When we got home we had a cheeseburger. Mama got home from her classes at 8:30 p.m. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 7:00 p.m. today. When we got home we had a cheeseburger. Mama got home from her classes at 8:30 p.m. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. My first accordion lesson since school started was today. We had a hard time getting there, but we finally made it. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. My first accordion lesson since school started was today. We had a hard time getting there, but we finally made it. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Guess what? Grandma and Grandpa came over today. They’re going to stay all night! Boy, I’m sure glad! Well, it sure is a great day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Guess what? Grandma and Grandpa came over today. They’re going to stay all night! Boy, I’m sure glad! Well, it sure is a great day.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Grandpa took us for a ride in his station wagon. We stopped at the store where we got a “Magic 8-Ball” for Grandma and Grandpa. They had to leave today. It was sad to see them go. We watched TV after they left. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Grandpa took us for a ride in his station wagon. We stopped at the store where we got a “Magic 8-Ball” for Grandma and Grandpa. They had to leave today. It was sad to see them go. We watched TV after they left. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1975
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had the usual Sunday brunch. We raked-up the lawn after Daddy got done mowing. Daddy went to a meeting of the Squaw-nemah lake group. He was a guest speaker. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, we had the usual Sunday brunch. We raked-up the lawn after Daddy got done mowing. Daddy went to a meeting of the Squaw-nemah lake group. He was a guest speaker. It was a good day.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to the library and guess what? More cassettes! Mike Whorf ones, too! I got four and I listened to them! It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to the library and guess what? More cassettes! Mike Whorf ones, too! I got four and I listened to them! It was a good day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I had a lot of homework to do when I got home, but I finished quite quickly. Later, after eating, I went to the library. I got a book called “The Raft”. It’s great! It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I had a lot of homework to do when I got home, but I finished quite quickly. Later, after eating, I went to the library. I got a book called “The Raft”. It’s great! It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 7:10 p.m. today. Vicky went to the Voorheis Circus with Fran. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 7:10 p.m. today. Vicky went to the Voorheis Circus with Fran. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to my accordion lessons on this rainy, muddy Thursday afternoon. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to my accordion lessons on this rainy, muddy Thursday afternoon. Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama and Daddy are now at a wedding and I am in charge. Housework? Mama can have it! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama and Daddy are now at a wedding and I am in charge. Housework? Mama can have it! Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work today. We went to the store after Daddy got home (incidentally, he got two canisters of fish food and four fish) and got some yo-yo string for our Duncan Butterflies. We had lots of fun brushing up old tricks and practicing new ones. I have a new way of fixing the string when it breaks for more fun. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work today. We went to the store after Daddy got home (incidentally, he got two canisters of fish food and four fish) and got some yo-yo string for our Duncan Butterflies. We had lots of fun brushing up old tricks and practicing new ones. I have a new way of fixing the string when it breaks for more fun. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. Today was the first day of REP class. I’ve got Mr. Clark for an instructor. He’s a pretty cool guy! Well, today gave me a good chance to read “The Raft”. Incidentally, I chose that book for my oral report for Mrs. Kean’s class (communication). Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. Today was the first day of REP class. I’ve got Mr. Clark for an instructor. He’s a pretty cool guy! Well, today gave me a good chance to read “The Raft”. Incidentally, I chose that book for my oral report for Mrs. Kean’s class (communication). Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the ”Today” show. School was good today. Mama was at her classes and Daddy was at the council meeting. That’s when I heard the news: someone fired a shot a President Ford in ‘Frisco! Shirley Moore shot at him! It was a good day (with the one exception).
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the ”Today” show. School was good today. Mama was at her classes and Daddy was at the council meeting. That’s when I heard the news: someone fired a shot a President Ford in ‘Frisco! Shirley Moore shot at him! It was a good day (with the one exception).
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. School was good today. Stevie and Vicky started their REP classes today. They also, after REP, went to State Road school. I came too. It was some parent-teacher thing. Paul came with us. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. School was good today. Stevie and Vicky started their REP classes today. They also, after REP, went to State Road school. I came too. It was some parent-teacher thing. Paul came with us. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:45 p.m. We ate what Mama left us in the “keep warm” part of the stove. After that, I challenged Stevie to a game of “Dogfight” which I won easily. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 6:45 p.m. We ate what Mama left us in the “keep warm” part of the stove. After that, I challenged Stevie to a game of “Dogfight” which I won easily. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I also went to my accordion lessons today. Well, guess what happened today. Some dumb girl (I don’t know who) called me up, etc., etc…. oh, forget it! I’m going to see if my planarian trap catches anything tomorrow morning. I baited it with a raw hot dog today. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I also went to my accordion lessons today. Well, guess what happened today. Some dumb girl (I don’t know who) called me up, etc., etc…. oh, forget it! I’m going to see if my planarian trap catches anything tomorrow morning. I baited it with a raw hot dog today. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. My planarian trap failed. I believe it was the bait. School was good today. I also helped Mama with the shopping. We watched TV and just plain relaxed. It was a good day. P.S. – Pauly doesn’t have to wear his casts anymore.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. My planarian trap failed. I believe it was the bait. School was good today. I also helped Mama with the shopping. We watched TV and just plain relaxed. It was a good day. P.S. – Pauly doesn’t have to wear his casts anymore.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1975
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work today. When he got home we went to the St. John’s Parish Fall Festival. It was dumb this year compared to last year, but I did buy a real cool book on chemistry for only 10 cents. We also won many prizes. It was a good day.
I got up at 7:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work today. When he got home we went to the St. John’s Parish Fall Festival. It was dumb this year compared to last year, but I did buy a real cool book on chemistry for only 10 cents. We also won many prizes. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. There was no REP today, due to the festival. So, after mass, we cleaned up the house. We played outside when we were done. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. There was no REP today, due to the festival. So, after mass, we cleaned up the house. We played outside when we were done. It was a good day.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my book orders in today. I got “Crazy Commercials”, a Hammond Atlas and “Bananas” magazine. Wow! Bananas is funny! Mama had her classes today. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my book orders in today. I got “Crazy Commercials”, a Hammond Atlas and “Bananas” magazine. Wow! Bananas is funny! Mama had her classes today. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy didn’t have to go to work because of a steel shortage. Daddy took me to Linden where he paid $91 for insulation for the attic. He finished it today, too! It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Daddy didn’t have to go to work because of a steel shortage. Daddy took me to Linden where he paid $91 for insulation for the attic. He finished it today, too! It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 7:00 p.m. Paul got another weird contraption for his feet. He’ll have to wear it until November. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We got done with our papers at 7:00 p.m. Paul got another weird contraption for his feet. He’ll have to wear it until November. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to my accordion lessons today. I’m getting ready for the talent show. I’m ready to go! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to my accordion lessons today. I’m getting ready for the talent show. I’m ready to go! Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Mama didn’t go shopping today because Daddy’s check won’t come until tomorrow. I played chess against Mama and Stevie. I won both games. Daddy and Mama found some neat things in the garage including a souvenir booklet from Florida dating back to 1880. It was in an empty box of dates from California. It was a great day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Mama didn’t go shopping today because Daddy’s check won’t come until tomorrow. I played chess against Mama and Stevie. I won both games. Daddy and Mama found some neat things in the garage including a souvenir booklet from Florida dating back to 1880. It was in an empty box of dates from California. It was a great day.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1975
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Mama went shopping. We were going to go to the Sears store in Flint but couldn’t because Daddy had to fix the dock. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Mama went shopping. We were going to go to the Sears store in Flint but couldn’t because Daddy had to fix the dock. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV while we were all getting dressed up for church. In REP, we had a social event. Mr. Clark wasn’t there but we had a good time anyway. Daddy got done with the dock today. We all went over to Joell’s for the big marshmallow roast. We stayed until dark. It was fun. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV while we were all getting dressed up for church. In REP, we had a social event. Mr. Clark wasn’t there but we had a good time anyway. Daddy got done with the dock today. We all went over to Joell’s for the big marshmallow roast. We stayed until dark. It was fun. It was a good day.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Larry came over and we played a few games. Vicky went to her first Brownie meeting today. Mama went to her classes and Daddy went to the council meeting and that left me in charge. It was a good day. P.S. – Dallas vs. Detroit tonight! (We lost)
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Larry came over and we played a few games. Vicky went to her first Brownie meeting today. Mama went to her classes and Daddy went to the council meeting and that left me in charge. It was a good day. P.S. – Dallas vs. Detroit tonight! (We lost)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama got me the new edition of the U.F.O. magazine. It’s the best yet! At 7:20 p.m. today, I went over to Jimmy and Kenny’s to babysit. I got home at 8:45 p.m. and I received $2.00. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama got me the new edition of the U.F.O. magazine. It’s the best yet! At 7:20 p.m. today, I went over to Jimmy and Kenny’s to babysit. I got home at 8:45 p.m. and I received $2.00. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Today was paper day and we got done at 6:40 p.m. I would have got to babysit Jimmy and Kenny again today, but I would have had to be there at 5:30 p.m. and of course I would be on the route then. Oh well, that’s the way it goes! It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Today was paper day and we got done at 6:40 p.m. I would have got to babysit Jimmy and Kenny again today, but I would have had to be there at 5:30 p.m. and of course I would be on the route then. Oh well, that’s the way it goes! It was a good day.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. The lights went out during first hour. In choir, I got my interim report. It was an S. I didn’t have my accordion lessons because Mrs. Vivian wasn’t home. I found some booklets on Canada’s Yukon Territory. Uncle Steve sent them through the mail a long time ago. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. The lights went out during first hour. In choir, I got my interim report. It was an S. I didn’t have my accordion lessons because Mrs. Vivian wasn’t home. I found some booklets on Canada’s Yukon Territory. Uncle Steve sent them through the mail a long time ago. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my interim reports today. I got A’s and B’s. I watched the Homecoming parade. I got to go to the Homecoming game with Sandy Young! We played the Holly Broncos. We killed ‘em 27-7! It was a supercool day!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my interim reports today. I got A’s and B’s. I watched the Homecoming parade. I got to go to the Homecoming game with Sandy Young! We played the Holly Broncos. We killed ‘em 27-7! It was a supercool day!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1975
I got up at 8:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy had to work today. We went to the Little League movie today. The show was “Black Beauty”. Man, talk about boring, that film was it! Stevie and Vicky went shopping with Mama. I took a bath today. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy had to work today. We went to the Little League movie today. The show was “Black Beauty”. Man, talk about boring, that film was it! Stevie and Vicky went shopping with Mama. I took a bath today. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After our usual Sunday brunch, we helped haul leaves into the garden. Later, we went over to Joell’s house to play. Stevie set a new jump roping record, 449, compared to my 286. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After our usual Sunday brunch, we helped haul leaves into the garden. Later, we went over to Joell’s house to play. Stevie set a new jump roping record, 449, compared to my 286. It was a good day.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. The temperature got up to 83 degrees today: a new record high for this date. I got my order in from Sears, so I went with Mama to get my jacket, gloves and hat. Mama went to her classes and Daddy went to “Meet the Candidates” night at Hardee’s. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. The temperature got up to 83 degrees today: a new record high for this date. I got my order in from Sears, so I went with Mama to get my jacket, gloves and hat. Mama went to her classes and Daddy went to “Meet the Candidates” night at Hardee’s. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. After school, I composed my final report for Social Studies. It was a report on the country of Belize. I babysat Jimmy and Kenny and got $2.00. I’m tired. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. After school, I composed my final report for Social Studies. It was a report on the country of Belize. I babysat Jimmy and Kenny and got $2.00. I’m tired. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Tomorrow I’ll only have half a day of school because a high school teacher died Monday night. We got done with our papers at about 6:30 p.m. today. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Tomorrow I’ll only have half a day of school because a high school teacher died Monday night. We got done with our papers at about 6:30 p.m. today. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got out at 10:30 a.m. Guess what I got for lunch? Canadian Style Bacon pizza! M-M-M-M! We went to Judy’s barber shop and got a haircut. Later, I had my accordion lessons. Mama went to the parent-teacher conferences for Stevie and Vicky. While she was doing that, Stevie, Sandy, Vicky and I were jump-roping. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got out at 10:30 a.m. Guess what I got for lunch? Canadian Style Bacon pizza! M-M-M-M! We went to Judy’s barber shop and got a haircut. Later, I had my accordion lessons. Mama went to the parent-teacher conferences for Stevie and Vicky. While she was doing that, Stevie, Sandy, Vicky and I were jump-roping. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went with Mama shopping today. Tonight, Mama went over to Ruby’s house for some kind of a party. When she came home, I came up here. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went with Mama shopping today. Tonight, Mama went over to Ruby’s house for some kind of a party. When she came home, I came up here. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy had to work today. We ate lunch. Later, Daddy got home. I took a bath and watched TV. I watched one show called “Tower of Death”. Man! It was great! It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy had to work today. We ate lunch. Later, Daddy got home. I took a bath and watched TV. I watched one show called “Tower of Death”. Man! It was great! It was a good day.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP today, we studied the creation. After REP I had my usual brunch. We would have got to go to the planetarium today, but it was rainy outside. I read a long document about what some dummies plan to do with Genesee County in the future and then discussed it with Daddy. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP today, we studied the creation. After REP I had my usual brunch. We would have got to go to the planetarium today, but it was rainy outside. I read a long document about what some dummies plan to do with Genesee County in the future and then discussed it with Daddy. It was a good day.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Today was our school open house. Mama went while Daddy was at the City Council meeting. There was a supercool movie on TV called “The U.F.O. Incident”. Wow! It was a cool show! This one map from the spaceship matched-up with a computer drawing. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Today was our school open house. Mama went while Daddy was at the City Council meeting. There was a supercool movie on TV called “The U.F.O. Incident”. Wow! It was a cool show! This one map from the spaceship matched-up with a computer drawing. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I would have had my pictures taken today, but they ran out of time so now I’ll have to have them taken next Monday. Today was my first rehearsal for the talent show. Actually, I did crummy. I’ll have to memorize my songs and play slower. Next week I’ll do better. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I would have had my pictures taken today, but they ran out of time so now I’ll have to have them taken next Monday. Today was my first rehearsal for the talent show. Actually, I did crummy. I’ll have to memorize my songs and play slower. Next week I’ll do better. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Our papers didn’t come today because the paper truck ran short. They should come tomorrow. What a bummer. I caught a garter snake and am keeping him for a pet. It was a so-so day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Our papers didn’t come today because the paper truck ran short. They should come tomorrow. What a bummer. I caught a garter snake and am keeping him for a pet. It was a so-so day.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. My poor old garter snake died today. He died of a broken heart. I sure feel sad. I cancelled my accordion lessons and found out I didn’t have to deliver papers today but I could care less. It was just a snake I didn’t even get to know, but he was great. And I vow that I will find another snake! It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. My poor old garter snake died today. He died of a broken heart. I sure feel sad. I cancelled my accordion lessons and found out I didn’t have to deliver papers today but I could care less. It was just a snake I didn’t even get to know, but he was great. And I vow that I will find another snake! It was a good day.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Vicky went shopping with Mama. Ray Reinhardt cut his finger bad on the band saw in shop today. I got a free rocket magazine, found a Fenton map and fished a Comber & Fox shopping cart out of the Millpond all on the way home from school. It was a good day. P.S. – Evel’s jumping 14 buses tomorrow.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Vicky went shopping with Mama. Ray Reinhardt cut his finger bad on the band saw in shop today. I got a free rocket magazine, found a Fenton map and fished a Comber & Fox shopping cart out of the Millpond all on the way home from school. It was a good day. P.S. – Evel’s jumping 14 buses tomorrow.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy was working on the Jeep for quite a while, but he got it fixed. Well, Evel Kneivel jumped today. He almost flipped over backwards, hit the 14th bus and his cycle got bonked, but it was a good jump. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy was working on the Jeep for quite a while, but he got it fixed. Well, Evel Kneivel jumped today. He almost flipped over backwards, hit the 14th bus and his cycle got bonked, but it was a good jump. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, I had my usual Sunday brunch. We went to the planetarium where I got a real cool book on astronomy. I watched “The Missiles of October” on TV. It was great and so was the day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, I had my usual Sunday brunch. We went to the planetarium where I got a real cool book on astronomy. I watched “The Missiles of October” on TV. It was great and so was the day.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my picture taken today. I fixed my telescope and was looking through the window upstairs. Mama went to her classes tonight. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my picture taken today. I fixed my telescope and was looking through the window upstairs. Mama went to her classes tonight. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I didn’t go to the Talent Show rehearsal today, but I’ll catch up on anything I missed on Thursday. We watched two cool TV shows: “The Incredible Machine” and “You’re a Good Sport Charlie Brown”. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I didn’t go to the Talent Show rehearsal today, but I’ll catch up on anything I missed on Thursday. We watched two cool TV shows: “The Incredible Machine” and “You’re a Good Sport Charlie Brown”. It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I was in gym class, I ran the 600 yard race in 2 minutes, 12 seconds! That’s pretty good for me. We got done with our papers at 7:10 p.m. today. It was dark and sort of scary because of the time change. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. When I was in gym class, I ran the 600 yard race in 2 minutes, 12 seconds! That’s pretty good for me. We got done with our papers at 7:10 p.m. today. It was dark and sort of scary because of the time change. Well, it was a good day.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my book order in today. “Death be Not Proud” and “More Two-Minute Mysteries”. I went to my accordion lessons today. We went to the State Road School Spook House. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got my book order in today. “Death be Not Proud” and “More Two-Minute Mysteries”. I went to my accordion lessons today. We went to the State Road School Spook House. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1975 – HALLOWEEN!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I dressed up as a pirate for trick-or-treating. We got gobs of candy! After we got home, we watched “The Night America Panicked”. Good movie, bad acting, but it was okay. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I dressed up as a pirate for trick-or-treating. We got gobs of candy! After we got home, we watched “The Night America Panicked”. Good movie, bad acting, but it was okay. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We ate breakfast and had Halloween candy afterwards. Mama went to the store to get some socks for us. Stevie, Vicky and I were playing “Hangman” on the chalkboard. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We ate breakfast and had Halloween candy afterwards. Mama went to the store to get some socks for us. Stevie, Vicky and I were playing “Hangman” on the chalkboard. Well, it was a good day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, I had my usual big brunch. We cleaned up our room and then went downstairs and just played games, ate candy, chewed gum & stuff like that. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, I had my usual big brunch. We cleaned up our room and then went downstairs and just played games, ate candy, chewed gum & stuff like that. Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, today was dress rehearsal for the talent show. Tomorrow’s the real thing. It’s also the election day! I sure hope Daddy wins one of the three seats for the four-year council term. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, today was dress rehearsal for the talent show. Tomorrow’s the real thing. It’s also the election day! I sure hope Daddy wins one of the three seats for the four-year council term. It was a good day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I had to do some homework for social studies. Well, I survived the talent show. Mama said I did well. What a bummer! Daddy didn’t make it. Here are the results: Mayor – Weigant (cheap) Four year council: Brabon (well…), Pittman (?), Stuart (AAUGH!), Two year council: Bourne (He’s O.K.) This city’ll fall apart! It was a fair day. Daddy got about 350 votes.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I had to do some homework for social studies. Well, I survived the talent show. Mama said I did well. What a bummer! Daddy didn’t make it. Here are the results: Mayor – Weigant (cheap) Four year council: Brabon (well…), Pittman (?), Stuart (AAUGH!), Two year council: Bourne (He’s O.K.) This city’ll fall apart! It was a fair day. Daddy got about 350 votes.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. There was a cool assembly called “I Believe in Music”. I also started in the “World of Work” class. I got done with my papers at 6:45 p.m. Then I did more homework for Social Studies. Well, it was a hard-working but good day. P.S. – Daddy got 352 votes.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. There was a cool assembly called “I Believe in Music”. I also started in the “World of Work” class. I got done with my papers at 6:45 p.m. Then I did more homework for Social Studies. Well, it was a hard-working but good day. P.S. – Daddy got 352 votes.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, today were my accordion lessons. I got through it all right. I ate dinner and watched TV. Yesterday we (Stevie and I) saw two meteors. We both saw the first one and only I saw the second one. The second on was the biggest. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, today were my accordion lessons. I got through it all right. I ate dinner and watched TV. Yesterday we (Stevie and I) saw two meteors. We both saw the first one and only I saw the second one. The second on was the biggest. It was a good day.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. John Clark and I stopped at the bake sale. Then we played by the fire station until 4:00 p.m. I went home, ate and then went over to Jimmy and Kenny’s house to babysit from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m. I got $3.00. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. John Clark and I stopped at the bake sale. Then we played by the fire station until 4:00 p.m. I went home, ate and then went over to Jimmy and Kenny’s house to babysit from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m. I got $3.00. It was a good day.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We went upstairs and moved our beds to where the other bed was (Stevie and I switched bed spots) and it was hard! Mama had to help us a lot. I went over to play with Larry. I came home, ate, took a bath and watched TV. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We went upstairs and moved our beds to where the other bed was (Stevie and I switched bed spots) and it was hard! Mama had to help us a lot. I went over to play with Larry. I came home, ate, took a bath and watched TV. It was a good day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1975
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, I had my usual Sunday brunch. I played upstairs for quite a long time, then went downstairs and read quite a lot. I watched TV, ate, and had to come up here for bed. It was a crappy, boring lousy day.
I got up at 7:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, I had my usual Sunday brunch. I played upstairs for quite a long time, then went downstairs and read quite a lot. I watched TV, ate, and had to come up here for bed. It was a crappy, boring lousy day.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Wow! Was it ever windy out today! Down here, the winds got to 55 mph ( about 80 km/h) but up north they had to close the Mackinac Bridge due to winds of 80 mph (about 120 km/h). We watched “Eric” on TV. It was sort of sad. Guess what? Daddy said we might get a multi-band radio for Christmas! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Wow! Was it ever windy out today! Down here, the winds got to 55 mph ( about 80 km/h) but up north they had to close the Mackinac Bridge due to winds of 80 mph (about 120 km/h). We watched “Eric” on TV. It was sort of sad. Guess what? Daddy said we might get a multi-band radio for Christmas! Well, it was a good day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. A ship went down on Lake Superior, apparently with no survivors. There were 29 aboard. I got the new issue of UFO magazine. It’s cool! Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. I sure hope we get the radio Daddy was talking about! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. A ship went down on Lake Superior, apparently with no survivors. There were 29 aboard. I got the new issue of UFO magazine. It’s cool! Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. I sure hope we get the radio Daddy was talking about! Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was a bummer today. Daddy has to go to Detroit tomorrow for the national screw machine convention. He’ll be back on Friday. We got done with our papers at 6:50 p.m. today. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was a bummer today. Daddy has to go to Detroit tomorrow for the national screw machine convention. He’ll be back on Friday. We got done with our papers at 6:50 p.m. today. Well, it was a good day.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got some pizza for dinner. We got a phone call from Daddy in Detroit. He’s staying at a Holiday Inn there. Tomorrow, they’ll decide where the next meeting will be. Well, today was the first snow of the year. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I got some pizza for dinner. We got a phone call from Daddy in Detroit. He’s staying at a Holiday Inn there. Tomorrow, they’ll decide where the next meeting will be. Well, today was the first snow of the year. Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today, although I lost my hat somewhere. Mama and Daddy went to Grant’s store and bought a lot of stuff. Daddy said that if a meeting hall could be found the next convention will be held in Toronto! Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today, although I lost my hat somewhere. Mama and Daddy went to Grant’s store and bought a lot of stuff. Daddy said that if a meeting hall could be found the next convention will be held in Toronto! Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1975
I got up at 8:40 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We vacuumed and dusted the house and later went outside to pick up sticks and haul leaves into the garden. Mama and Daddy went to Flint to shop. They stopped in at Radio Shack and picked up a catalogue to show us the radio Daddy’s planning to get. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:40 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We vacuumed and dusted the house and later went outside to pick up sticks and haul leaves into the garden. Mama and Daddy went to Flint to shop. They stopped in at Radio Shack and picked up a catalogue to show us the radio Daddy’s planning to get. Well, it was a good day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, we ate our usual Sunday brunch. After getting tired of playing in the house, we decided to play outside. We blew bubbles, played Tocky and later Badminton (using the clothesline). We watched TV for a while. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, we ate our usual Sunday brunch. After getting tired of playing in the house, we decided to play outside. We blew bubbles, played Tocky and later Badminton (using the clothesline). We watched TV for a while. Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show.
School was good today. When I got home, I went out on the dock and blew
bubbles. After I ate, I played Badminton and blew more bubbles with Stevie.
Mama left for her classes and Daddy went to the council meeting. That left me
in charge. Well, it was a good day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, tonight was the eclipse of the moon. At 5:45 p.m., it was total. At 7:13 p.m. it was over. I saw it all. Stevie and Vicky went to REP and missed the last part of the eclipse. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, tonight was the eclipse of the moon. At 5:45 p.m., it was total. At 7:13 p.m. it was over. I saw it all. Stevie and Vicky went to REP and missed the last part of the eclipse. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. (How could a half-day be bad?) I got a pizza for lunch. Mama went to the school for my report card. I got 5 A’s, 1 B and a @!*#! C in Math. We got done with our papers at 7:10 p.m. today. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. (How could a half-day be bad?) I got a pizza for lunch. Mama went to the school for my report card. I got 5 A’s, 1 B and a @!*#! C in Math. We got done with our papers at 7:10 p.m. today. Well, it was a good day.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Franco’s dead. School was good today. (It was another half-day.) I went to my accordion lessons and then to the store. I ate dinner and watched TV. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. Franco’s dead. School was good today. (It was another half-day.) I went to my accordion lessons and then to the store. I ate dinner and watched TV. Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. It snowed again today and it stuck for a while. I went shopping with Mama. I ate dinner and watched TV. FINALLY I get to sleep in tonight! Why wait? It was a good day. GOOD NIGHT!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. It snowed again today and it stuck for a while. I went shopping with Mama. I ate dinner and watched TV. FINALLY I get to sleep in tonight! Why wait? It was a good day. GOOD NIGHT!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I got my hair cut today. I bet Stevie a quarter on the Ohio State vs. U of M game. I bet on the University of Michigan and lost. It was 14-21. For a while I was certain I was going to win and all of a sudden the bottom fell out. Twelve years ago today, JFK got plugged in Dallas. Today (I just now heard this) the battleship JFK got rammed into by another ship in the Mediterranean. No reports on casualties as of yet. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I got my hair cut today. I bet Stevie a quarter on the Ohio State vs. U of M game. I bet on the University of Michigan and lost. It was 14-21. For a while I was certain I was going to win and all of a sudden the bottom fell out. Twelve years ago today, JFK got plugged in Dallas. Today (I just now heard this) the battleship JFK got rammed into by another ship in the Mediterranean. No reports on casualties as of yet. Well, it was a good day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1975
I got up at 8:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, I had my usual Sunday brunch. Mama had to walk to church because the Jeep’s battery went dead. Daddy fixed it, but not by 2:30 p.m. when Pat picked us up and took us to the high school to see the play “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”. I ate dinner and watched TV. It was a good day.
I got up at 8:35 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After REP, I had my usual Sunday brunch. Mama had to walk to church because the Jeep’s battery went dead. Daddy fixed it, but not by 2:30 p.m. when Pat picked us up and took us to the high school to see the play “A Midsummer’s Night Dream”. I ate dinner and watched TV. It was a good day.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. It’s snowing tonight and it’s sticking good. I don’t know if it’s going to be a big snowstorm by the time I get up, but we’ll see. I can’t think of much else to say, so it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. It’s snowing tonight and it’s sticking good. I don’t know if it’s going to be a big snowstorm by the time I get up, but we’ll see. I can’t think of much else to say, so it was a good day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, the snow is on the ground (2 inches, to be exact). I played in it for a while, but it wasn’t much fun because it wasn’t good packin’. I just got done watching a CBS News special called “The American Assassins”. It was supercool! It was a groovy day!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, the snow is on the ground (2 inches, to be exact). I played in it for a while, but it wasn’t much fun because it wasn’t good packin’. I just got done watching a CBS News special called “The American Assassins”. It was supercool! It was a groovy day!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Now I don’t have to go to school until December 1st. The papers came late today so we won’t do them until Friday. Guess what? There’s a Flint Journal boy who’s trying to get a job at a library. If he does, I might get his job! I’ll sure get a lot more money than I get right now! I watched part two of “The American Assassins”. It was good and so was the day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Now I don’t have to go to school until December 1st. The papers came late today so we won’t do them until Friday. Guess what? There’s a Flint Journal boy who’s trying to get a job at a library. If he does, I might get his job! I’ll sure get a lot more money than I get right now! I watched part two of “The American Assassins”. It was good and so was the day.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1975 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched all those Thanksgiving Day parades. At about 1:15 p.m. we had our Thanksgiving feast. It was delicious. Later, we went outside where we found the snow supergood packin’! We made snowforts, had snowball fights, etc. We went inside, had hot chocolate and played upstairs. We ate some cold turkey. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched all those Thanksgiving Day parades. At about 1:15 p.m. we had our Thanksgiving feast. It was delicious. Later, we went outside where we found the snow supergood packin’! We made snowforts, had snowball fights, etc. We went inside, had hot chocolate and played upstairs. We ate some cold turkey. Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We ate breakfast and at 9:30 a.m. started on our paper route. We finally got done at 12:32 p.m. We had quite a large lunch. Later, we went upstairs and played games, etc. Mama went to some wedding shower thing. She’s not home yet. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We ate breakfast and at 9:30 a.m. started on our paper route. We finally got done at 12:32 p.m. We had quite a large lunch. Later, we went upstairs and played games, etc. Mama went to some wedding shower thing. She’s not home yet. Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Stevie and I went to the library to check out some books. Well, whatever hope there was of getting a multi-band radio is gone now. Our washer broke down and we’re going to have to get a new one. It costs $300. It’s superbummer ’75. Stevie and I could help pay for it, but Mama and Daddy won’t let us spend our money. It was a so-so day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Stevie and I went to the library to check out some books. Well, whatever hope there was of getting a multi-band radio is gone now. Our washer broke down and we’re going to have to get a new one. It costs $300. It’s superbummer ’75. Stevie and I could help pay for it, but Mama and Daddy won’t let us spend our money. It was a so-so day.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1975 – FIRST DAY OF ADVENT
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had no REP today due to vacation. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. After that, the clouds started to look bad, so Stevie and I went upstairs to keep track of them. Nothing happened. Oh, by the way, there was rain last night and it melted all the snow. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. We had no REP today due to vacation. After mass, we had our usual Sunday brunch. After that, the clouds started to look bad, so Stevie and I went upstairs to keep track of them. Nothing happened. Oh, by the way, there was rain last night and it melted all the snow. Well, it was a good day.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, when I got home today (it was snowing) I found that our new washer had arrived. It’s a good washer but I’m not all that thrilled. To me, that washer represents the loss of our radio. What a bummer. In Mrs. Kean’s room, I got my book order. I got “Bananas” magazine and “Shark Attack”. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Well, when I got home today (it was snowing) I found that our new washer had arrived. It’s a good washer but I’m not all that thrilled. To me, that washer represents the loss of our radio. What a bummer. In Mrs. Kean’s room, I got my book order. I got “Bananas” magazine and “Shark Attack”. Well, it was a good day.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had to do a book report for Mrs. Kean’s room. I got a book on Hitler. Now there’s no chance to get our radio. Daddy had to get a filling. That’ll cast money! Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. Oh! I almost forgot! In choir, Jim Rajala Scott Young and I began work on the cardboard Christmas tree for the Christmas concert. Lou Gordon won’t have his heart surgery due to a fever. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had to do a book report for Mrs. Kean’s room. I got a book on Hitler. Now there’s no chance to get our radio. Daddy had to get a filling. That’ll cast money! Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. Oh! I almost forgot! In choir, Jim Rajala Scott Young and I began work on the cardboard Christmas tree for the Christmas concert. Lou Gordon won’t have his heart surgery due to a fever. Well, it was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had a special choir practice for our Christmas concert so our small group couldn’t work on the tree. There is also a snowman that is going to be made. We got done with our papers at 7:14 p.m. We saw “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” on TV. It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We had a special choir practice for our Christmas concert so our small group couldn’t work on the tree. There is also a snowman that is going to be made. We got done with our papers at 7:14 p.m. We saw “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” on TV. It was a good day.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to my accordion lessons today. Lou Gordon won’t get surgery for one month due to a new dental infection. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I went to my accordion lessons today. Lou Gordon won’t get surgery for one month due to a new dental infection. Well, it was a good day.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I didn’t go shopping with Mama because I was so tired. Stevie and I watched “Tora! Tora! Tora!” I just love that show. (that was the second time I watched it. Daddy has to work tomorrow. Right now it’s raining. Earlier today it was 15 degrees Celsius (58 degrees F). There’s not a bit of snow on the ground. (Is this December?) Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I didn’t go shopping with Mama because I was so tired. Stevie and I watched “Tora! Tora! Tora!” I just love that show. (that was the second time I watched it. Daddy has to work tomorrow. Right now it’s raining. Earlier today it was 15 degrees Celsius (58 degrees F). There’s not a bit of snow on the ground. (Is this December?) Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1975
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I got a big pizza for lunch. Paul got his picture taken in a studio in Linden. Stevie and I went to the library and checked out a few books. Larry came over and we played for a while. Well, today was the day that comes once a year just before Christmas. Daddy got the tree! We put decorations up everywhere! Our room, Vicky’s room, the tree, everywhere! Wow! Paul was amazed! It was a good day.
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. I got a big pizza for lunch. Paul got his picture taken in a studio in Linden. Stevie and I went to the library and checked out a few books. Larry came over and we played for a while. Well, today was the day that comes once a year just before Christmas. Daddy got the tree! We put decorations up everywhere! Our room, Vicky’s room, the tree, everywhere! Wow! Paul was amazed! It was a good day.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1975
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP, I was the commentator. After that, we had the usual big breakfast (brunch). We fixed the burnt out lights on the Christmas tree. I took a bath today. Well, nothing really happened today. It was a good day anyway.
I got up at 8:15 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. In REP, I was the commentator. After that, we had the usual big breakfast (brunch). We fixed the burnt out lights on the Christmas tree. I took a bath today. Well, nothing really happened today. It was a good day anyway.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I’ve now decided to do my book report on “The Bermuda Triangle” by Charles Berlitz. It’s a real good book. Daddy went to a special council meeting and Mama went to her classes so I watched Paul. Well, it was a good day. 17 days until Christmas.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I’ve now decided to do my book report on “The Bermuda Triangle” by Charles Berlitz. It’s a real good book. Daddy went to a special council meeting and Mama went to her classes so I watched Paul. Well, it was a good day. 17 days until Christmas.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. For the last twenty minutes of school we had a pep rally for the wrestling team. When I got home I played outside and shoveled snow. Some men were working down the street on our water pipes and now all our water is brown. The sinks, the toilets, EVERYTHING!! It’s gross! Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. Wow! It snowed a lot today! Well, not TOO much but enough for one day. (5 cm) It was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. For the last twenty minutes of school we had a pep rally for the wrestling team. When I got home I played outside and shoveled snow. Some men were working down the street on our water pipes and now all our water is brown. The sinks, the toilets, EVERYTHING!! It’s gross! Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. Wow! It snowed a lot today! Well, not TOO much but enough for one day. (5 cm) It was a good day.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Tomorrow, Scott, Jim and I will go to the cafeteria after school to work on the choir tree. That also means no accordion lessons. We got done with our papers at 7:30 p.m. today. Wow! Was it ever snowing! I really don’t think there is going to be any school tomorrow. Well, it was a good day. 15 days ‘til Christmas!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Tomorrow, Scott, Jim and I will go to the cafeteria after school to work on the choir tree. That also means no accordion lessons. We got done with our papers at 7:30 p.m. today. Wow! Was it ever snowing! I really don’t think there is going to be any school tomorrow. Well, it was a good day. 15 days ‘til Christmas!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. After school, we got the tree painted. We had some bacon-toast sandwiches for dinner. I wrote my Christmas letter to Grandma and Grandpa. Well, I wrote to Sonny Elliot for my free metric converter. I’ll mail it tomorrow. Well, it was a good day. 14 days until Christmas!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. After school, we got the tree painted. We had some bacon-toast sandwiches for dinner. I wrote my Christmas letter to Grandma and Grandpa. Well, I wrote to Sonny Elliot for my free metric converter. I’ll mail it tomorrow. Well, it was a good day. 14 days until Christmas!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama went shopping and when we got home, we ate. We watched some Christmas cartoons and then we watched “The Rivalry”. It was about the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Mama went shopping and when we got home, we ate. We watched some Christmas cartoons and then we watched “The Rivalry”. It was about the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Well, it was a good day.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1975
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy sold the Jeep today, but after Mama argued a while, Daddy got it back. Mama and Daddy went Christmas shopping. Mama said I’d really love the present they got for me today. I have no idea what it is. I had some ideas of what it could be but the size of the package ended my ideas. Well, it was a good day.
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. Daddy sold the Jeep today, but after Mama argued a while, Daddy got it back. Mama and Daddy went Christmas shopping. Mama said I’d really love the present they got for me today. I have no idea what it is. I had some ideas of what it could be but the size of the package ended my ideas. Well, it was a good day.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1975
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs but didn’t go to church. The reason? I went later. Daddy felt sick today. He’s much better now, but he’s still not back to normal. We had our usual brunch and I played “Toss Across”. At 5:30 p.m. I went to mass because it was considered our REP class for this week. Why? Because after mass the Covenant Players performed. After I got home, I watched some TV. It was a good day. Eleven days left until Christmas!
I got up at 8:45 a.m. today, went downstairs but didn’t go to church. The reason? I went later. Daddy felt sick today. He’s much better now, but he’s still not back to normal. We had our usual brunch and I played “Toss Across”. At 5:30 p.m. I went to mass because it was considered our REP class for this week. Why? Because after mass the Covenant Players performed. After I got home, I watched some TV. It was a good day. Eleven days left until Christmas!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. During first and second hour we practiced for the choir Christmas concert. We’ll also practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rick Van Wagoner was coughing up blood over the weekend and he had to go to the hospital for some tests. I’ve heard that he might have kidney failure. I’ve heard that on January 5th and 6th there will be tryouts for kids my age for parts in a play be the Village Players. I doubt if I’ll make a part, but it’ll be fun trying! Well, it was a good day. 10 more days until Christmas!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. During first and second hour we practiced for the choir Christmas concert. We’ll also practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rick Van Wagoner was coughing up blood over the weekend and he had to go to the hospital for some tests. I’ve heard that he might have kidney failure. I’ve heard that on January 5th and 6th there will be tryouts for kids my age for parts in a play be the Village Players. I doubt if I’ll make a part, but it’ll be fun trying! Well, it was a good day. 10 more days until Christmas!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I heard that Rick’s tests showed no signs of kidney problems. He was just very sick. He didn’t come to school today, although he got out of the hospital yesterday. They tore down two houses on our street. It looked strange with them gone. Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. It was a good day. 9 days left!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. I heard that Rick’s tests showed no signs of kidney problems. He was just very sick. He didn’t come to school today, although he got out of the hospital yesterday. They tore down two houses on our street. It looked strange with them gone. Stevie and Vicky went to REP today. It was a good day. 9 days left!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Rick was back in school today. It was frigid outside. It would only happen to be our paper day today. After nearly freezing to death we finally got home at 6:50 p.m. We got some hot chocolate when we got home. Well, it was a good day. 8 days left!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Rick was back in school today. It was frigid outside. It would only happen to be our paper day today. After nearly freezing to death we finally got home at 6:50 p.m. We got some hot chocolate when we got home. Well, it was a good day. 8 days left!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We did our Christmas concert for the student body. I had my accordion lessons today. I gave Mrs. Vivian some perfume and she gave me a book called “A Child’s Garden of Misinformation”. It’s funny. We re-did our concert at 7:30 p.m. It was a good day. 7 days left!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. We did our Christmas concert for the student body. I had my accordion lessons today. I gave Mrs. Vivian some perfume and she gave me a book called “A Child’s Garden of Misinformation”. It’s funny. We re-did our concert at 7:30 p.m. It was a good day. 7 days left!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1975
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Especially because we won’t be back until January 5th! After school, I played with John Clark at the fire station until 4:30 p.m. Mama went shopping. It was a good day. 6 days left!
I got up at 6:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched the “Today” show. School was good today. Especially because we won’t be back until January 5th! After school, I played with John Clark at the fire station until 4:30 p.m. Mama went shopping. It was a good day. 6 days left!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We had quite a bit of snow last night so we shoveled it all out. Guess what? I finally got my Sonny Elliot metric converter. And just in time, too! On Monday, AMERICA IS GOING METRIC! Yeah! I just got done watching “Zeppelin” on TV. It was a good day. METRIC AMERICA! 5 DAYS LEFT!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched cartoons. We had quite a bit of snow last night so we shoveled it all out. Guess what? I finally got my Sonny Elliot metric converter. And just in time, too! On Monday, AMERICA IS GOING METRIC! Yeah! I just got done watching “Zeppelin” on TV. It was a good day. METRIC AMERICA! 5 DAYS LEFT!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, Daddy fixed us some new kind of stuff for brunch. At 3:00 p.m. we went to see a Christmas concert at St. John’s church by Mr. Popovitz. We watched TV and just played around. The Youngs brought their Christmas present over today and we gave them ours. Well, it was a good day. 4 DAYS LEFT!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and got all dressed up for church. After mass, Daddy fixed us some new kind of stuff for brunch. At 3:00 p.m. we went to see a Christmas concert at St. John’s church by Mr. Popovitz. We watched TV and just played around. The Youngs brought their Christmas present over today and we gave them ours. Well, it was a good day. 4 DAYS LEFT!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1975
I got up at 9:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I put together a model that Stevie got at REP class last week. I got a pizza for lunch. Vicky went to a Brownie Christmas party today. Daddy had to work today. Larry and them came over and we played for a long, long time. The Christmas feeling is all around. I’m getting impatient for Christmas. It was a good day. 3 DAYS LEFT!
I got up at 9:10 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. I put together a model that Stevie got at REP class last week. I got a pizza for lunch. Vicky went to a Brownie Christmas party today. Daddy had to work today. Larry and them came over and we played for a long, long time. The Christmas feeling is all around. I’m getting impatient for Christmas. It was a good day. 3 DAYS LEFT!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1975
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work again today. I went to the library to check out some books. There’s a new check-out system at the library and it’s really neat. After Daddy got home, we went to the barber shop. When we got home, we had hamburgers for dinner. We all played upstairs trying to pass the time away until Christmas. Well, it was a good day. 2 DAYS LEFT!
I got up at 8:30 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. Daddy had to work again today. I went to the library to check out some books. There’s a new check-out system at the library and it’s really neat. After Daddy got home, we went to the barber shop. When we got home, we had hamburgers for dinner. We all played upstairs trying to pass the time away until Christmas. Well, it was a good day. 2 DAYS LEFT!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1975 – CHRISTMAS EVE!
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We were anxious because of Christmas being only one day away. We went to confession at about 11:00 a.m. There were a lot of people there. We got done with our papers at 5:03 p.m.! A new record! We got $4.00 and two “Snickers” bars on our route. We had some hot chocolate and then went to mass at 8:00 a.m. There were many, many people there. We had some tea and went to bed. Of course it was a good day. It’s hard to say goodbye. May this record live forever! BYE! 1 DAY LEFT!
I got up at 8:00 a.m. today, went downstairs and watched TV. We were anxious because of Christmas being only one day away. We went to confession at about 11:00 a.m. There were a lot of people there. We got done with our papers at 5:03 p.m.! A new record! We got $4.00 and two “Snickers” bars on our route. We had some hot chocolate and then went to mass at 8:00 a.m. There were many, many people there. We had some tea and went to bed. Of course it was a good day. It’s hard to say goodbye. May this record live forever! BYE! 1 DAY LEFT!
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