"Monday, August 1, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting for Gebhart's at 8:40. Joanie came up about 11 with Adam & Elizabeth. Joanie, Mary, & I are thinking of giving a cookout & inviting Donnie, Eddie, Paul, Dennis, Ronnie, Dottie, & Brian. It will be in my backyard. Eddie et al passed us tonite about 8:30. We were heading down Church St. & they passed us. They went up Fayette St & almost ran us down on Palfrey St. That was the last we saw of them."
"Tuesday, August 2, 1966
Dear Diary,
I was rudely awaken at 9:45 this am by some shattering blast from a passing truck. Joanie was standing in the doorway staring at me. I took Jody & Christine to Polly's to keep Joanie company. I came home about 12:30. I went to Mary Powers at 2:30 and stayed till 4:00. I went to see Joanie till 5. I gave Mary Navin a ride home on Patty's bike which I had with me. Mary's been grounded for the rest of the week because she forgot to get stuff at the store last night - Nite"
"Wednesday, August 3, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at 8:40. Took Mike & Lisa (Gebhart) to Polly's. Smoked a few cigarettes with Joanie & Mary. I don't like smoking very much. We left about 3. Had to give kids a bath. Mrs Gebhart asked me to clean up the place a little because it had been an awful sight on Monday - the one day I cleaned it up. Went bike riding with Joanie. Saw Donnie & Eddie on the way home from Mac's. Later Joanie invited them to a barbecue we were giving. Good-night"
"S 292 Oddicombe Beach from Bobbacombe Beach, Torquay"
"Paignton
Devons golden Playground"
Postmarked "Paignton Devon ... 4 Aug 1966"
"Daignton 4/8 - 66
Thanks for your letter. I am in England for a mount and I like it very much. I go to school here 2 hours a day and learn English. End of next week I am going to London for 3 days and then I will want back to Sweden. We have a wonderful beach here and lots to do in the evening. Hej from Ninni"
"Thursday, August 4, 1966
Dear Diary,
Terrible Day! I was forced to get up at 10 because Mum went to have her hair done. Did dishes & picked up living & dining rooms. She came home & we had a row because I was watching TV. She was simply bitchy the rest of the day. I went bike-riding with Joanie. Saw Eddie, et al at Victory Field. We went to Ma's & rode down Palfrey hill. On the way to Common St Spa (Frank's) the chain to my bike broke. Nite"
My grandmother - Ma - lived in McSherry Gardens Elderly Housing on Waverley Ave. She was in a first floor apartment on the left side. I always wanted to live there when I was old. I think Laura and Ann, our neighbors from the house in front on Green Street had had that apartment before Ma. We often went by there - she made rolls on Saturdays - we would go and pick them up - maybe go to the store for her. My father's friend Maurice Sheehan was on the Housing Authority and probably got her into the apartment. It's all who you know!
"Friday, August 5, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at Gebhart's till 3:30. Saw my ice cream friend. Debbie Darnell was up there too. So I talked with her. Joanie & Mary went to Boston at 3. Was I mad. After supper the 3 of us got cokes & ran into Elaine Gambone. We were terrible to her. Went babysitting for Dickies at 8:30. Joanie, Mary, Diane & Patty were all over. Missed seeing Eddie's new car. It's a red convertible with a black top. Got home about 3:30 (?) Got $4. Bye"
I don't remember Elaine Gambone, but I am wincing as I read that we were mean to her - I am so sorry for that.
"Saturday, August 6, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went to work as usual. Sandy rode a bike from Cambridge or Somerville. Going to get my check in the mail. Got home about 2. Stayed home & watched TV all afternoon & evening. Sat on the front porch to see if Eddie would drive by in his new car. He didn't. Might go to Boston tomorrow. Got to lose weight. Gained 10 lbs since school ended. I'm going to see if I can loose a few before I go to the doctor. I'm not doing too well. Nite-Nite"
"Sunday, August 7, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went to 11:45 Mass with Joanie. Her, Mary, & I were going to go to Fall River to see the USS Massachusetts, but we walked by Eddie's house, and didn't get back in time. Went bike-riding with Dennis Staires (Eddie's brother,) Joanie, Mary & Elaine. Went to Andover-Newton Theological College. It's about 4 miles each way. I think Joanie was a bit jealous because I had a coke & was about to open a door & Dennis opened it & scared me terribly. So he walked about with his arm on my shoulder for about 5 minutes. Later I was walking beside him and our hands kept clashing. We ended up holding hands only Joanie didn't notice. He said "I would have liked to have seen you at Paul's party. Bye PS Bought us a pizza. Nice kid."
"Monday, August 8, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at 8:45. Mary visited me for about 4 hours - 1-5. Got home 6:20. Joanie & Mary came down. Went bike-riding. (I'm riding a lot & not eating as much, but I still don't lose weight.) Stopped at Ma's. Dennis was at his friend Dennis' house. Came to bed early. Mary & I might ride to Waltham to see Paul."
"Tuesday, August 9, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got up at 10:30. Patty's O.K. now, except she can't do anything rough. Went to Rosemary's to see Joanie. She was mad at me because I locked her in the cellar & sprayed air freshener up her nose & in her mouth. Saw her & Dennis outside 5 & 10. She came up after supper. The 2 of us saw Dennis & his friend. He invited himself up here. He walked her home - arm around her & all. Was I jealous! I've got to make an appointment with Doc Smith so I can lose 30 lbs. Nite"
Still worrying about losing weight but drinking plenty of Coke! This weight problem has been a life time obsession with me. Times have changed - large sized women seem so self confident these days. Neve mind spraying Joanie with air freshener!
"Wednesday, August 10, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at 8:40. Mary came over about 10. Saw me ice cream man. Mary flipped over him. Couldn't talk to him as he had 2 bitchy girls with him. Mary left about 5. Got home around 6:30. Mrs Gebhart seems interested in the cookout & the kinds of boys I like. Went to Ma's after supper with Joanie, & Mary. Dennis wasn't around. Paul Stiles is working in the 5&10. I hope Joanie gives Mary at least $2.25 for the cookout. I don't want to pay for the whole thing. Nite"
"Thursday, August 11, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got up at 11. Worked all morning. Went to store. Stopped at 5&10. Saw Paul Stiles. Talked a while as Roberta Green looked on. Mary & Joanie came up after supper. Walked by Brian Armstrong's new house ( 3 or 4 houses down from Ronnie's.) Walked Ronnie over to Don's. Went to Frank's. Fooled around with Frank Pannesi (he works there.) Went to Drugstore & talked with Dennis Sanchez. Stayed at Navin's until 10. Watched TV until 11. Nite"
"Friday, August 12, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at 8:45. Mary & Peggy (Mary's youngest sister) came over about 2:30. Saw my ice cream man. We talked a bit. He even waved as he left. I walked home with Mary & Peggy (got home about 4:30.) Went to 5 & 10. Saw Paul. Mary had a coke with him while I went to the Star Market. Went bike-riding after supper. Saw Dennis. Went to Dennis Vello's till 9. Went to Navins until 11. Came home & came up to bed. Nite."
"Saturday, August 13, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went to work again. After that bought the Beatle's 'Revolver' and Teddy & the Pandas' 'We Can't Go on This Way.' Mary, Joan, & I bicycled 14 miles to where Paul Stiles works. He gave Mary a ride home on Joanie's bike so he wouldn't have to hitchhike. After supper Joanie & I went to see Mrs Vello. She invited Joanie & I to join Civil Air Patrol. Mary came later. Stayed till 10. Went to Murphys or Murrays until 11 with Patty. Bye"
The Vellos lived on Fayette Street between Spring and Church Streets. The Murphys lived on Marshall Street across Spring Street - Patty babysat a lot for them.
Sunday, August 14, 1966
Dear Diary,
Fabulous day! Went to 6:30 am Mass with Mary & Joanie. We 3 & Paul & Dennis went to Paragon Park on the boat with Fellowship. Dennis & I went on the Roller Coaster, Round-up, Flying Cars & Congo Cruise. During 1st coaster ride he kissed me. Also during the Congo Cruise - 3 times & long. We missed the boat we were supposed to take back. (I was alone with Dennis from 4:30 to 5:00.) Joanie got sick & went home on the first boat. We 4 got 2nd boat. We 4 had pizza, walked to Joanie's & walked to Navins. Gave them good night kisses (4) near Watsons. Nite"
Postcard of St Bonaventure's Church in Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts.
"Hi, Having a wonderful time down here. The weather isn't to good but it's only the first day. Did a little sight seeing today before it started raining. This church on the front is the one we are going to. It's not to far away. See you at the cook-out.
Birdie & Pat (Green)"
The postcard is stamped "Manomet, MA 02345 - Aug 16 - AM - 1966."
"Tuesday, August 16, 1966
Dear Diary,
Slept till 12. Went to visit Joanie with Mary. Had a few sneak smokes. Left about 4:45. After supper went to Hully's & borrowed Diane's Guitar Lessons book to take to Gebharts. Had a frappe in Drugstore. Bothered John Short. Watched tv. Oh, yes. Saw Dennis about 5. He was on his way home. He went down Marshall to get to Franklin. I wonder if ours was a one nite romance! I don't really care. I have to stop acting boy crazy. Everyone believes I am!"
Wednesday, August 17, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went to Gebharts about 8:40. Took Lisa and Michael to visit Joanie, Adam & Elizabeth. On the way stopped at Ma's. Stayed at Rosemary's until 5:15. Stopped again at Ma's. When we got to the project Mr & Mrs Gebhart were already there. Went to Hully's after supper. Joanie & I went to Green Meadows & got frappes. Took John to Drugstore. Talked, or rather, bothered John Short. Saw Eddie, Ronnie, & Donnie going to & coming back from the bowling alley. Stayed overnight at Hully's. Bye"
"Thursday, August 18, 1966
Dear Diary,
Stayed at Huliston's till 12:15. Came home & cleaned up bedroom. Watched TV & read all afternoon. Went to the Wallex at 7:30. Won a round of miniature golf with a score of 57 - par was 42. Lost two strings of bowling to Mary & Joanie. Went roller skating. Fell & ruined my knee. Nite.
Had a dream that Mike Smith & I, Paul McCartney & Joanie, & Donnie Buddington & Mary were entertaining sailors."
What kind of dream was that!!
"Boston Red Sox
Grandstand
Sec 22 Row 20 Seat 21
Game No. 58 Aug 19, 1966 Rain Check"
"Friday, August 19, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at 8:40. It was roasting. Got paid $16.35. Went to a baseball game after supper - Red Sox vs Twins. Got a pennant & stuff. Got to the Hullys about 10:40. Mary, Patty, & I stopped at McManuses. Walked by Dennis Vello's place. Had a party - all males. Met Stinky - is he handsome!, Bill - the jolly green giant, Alan - took a fancy to Patty, & others. Wanted to go back but Mum said no. Bye"
"Saturday, August 20, 1966
Dear Diary,
It was a busy day at the office today. Linda Roberts is in NY. So I was alone. Sandy wasn't much help, so I called Mary. She came down and rolled coins. We saw Ronnie at the 'W' House of pizza. I like him best of all his crowd. He took some little kids to the store. He'll make a great father. Dottie & he are going steady again. They broke up last Thursday. Saw John Short. Bothered Frank too. Didn't see Dennis tonite. Saw this AM."
"Sunday, August 21, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went to the 10:30 Mass so that I could go to the movies with Mary Power & Maureen Stinehart. We saw 'What's New Pussycat?' - great, and 'What did you do in the war, Daddy?' - Hilarious! Went to McManuses with Joanie, Mary, et al. Aunt Nellie was out. Went to 'W' House again. didn't see Mrs Vello when we walked by. Mary Navin likes Dennis - a bit. She used to dislike him. Nite"
"Monday, August 22, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at 8:30. Dull, rainy day. The ice cream man didn't come. Diane had a small party - just her, Patty, Joanie, Rita Bertrand, & I were there. Ate, played records, ate, watched tv, and ate. Got home about 10:30. Mr MacEnery wants Maureen Stinehart, Mary Power, & I to write a report on 'What's New Pussycat?' - what was funny about it, what was good about it, & the moral point. Lovely! Finished 'Fanny Hill.' I didn't really like it. All about some dame making out with all these different men. Nite"
"Tuesday, August 23, 1966
Dear Diary,
A dull, boring day was today. Slept till 12. Cleaned up room & watched tv and played records all afternoon. Went to Hullys to drop off Diane's birthday present. Went to Frank's. Watched tv. Hit upon an idea for a book. It's about these girls who run a hotel for celebrities, eg Dave Clark 5, Beatles, etc. They live on a deserted island. I'm going to try my book tomorrow & start on the new one. Nite"
"Wednesday, August 24, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went babysitting at Gebhart's about 8:35. Stayed there all day. The ice cream man came. He wasn't too talkative. Patty rode over on my bike to visit me. Got home about 6. Went to 'Marshall's' in Bedford with Mum, Joannie & Hullys. After 2 hours of looking, I bought a maroon pea jacket - it's great, and a dark violet 2 piece suit. They came to $34.41 - there goes all my summer work. I'm going to buy a winter pea jacket tomorrow, I think. Bye"
"Thursday, August 25, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got up about 9. Washed my hair & took a shower. Went to Dr Smith's at 2:15. Had to wait about an hour. I'm in good health. He gave me a prescription for pills, and said if I start gaining weight to go back to him. Joanie, Mary, Carol, Diane, Johnny, & I went roller skating, bowling, & played miniature golf. I can finally roller skate. It was great, but I think tonite's the last nite for it. Nite"
16 years old and on diet pills - and I got them so easily.
"Friday, August 26, 1966
Dear Diary,
The Gebharts arrived at 9 o'clock. About 11:30 I took them, Christine, Jody & Jimmy to Victory. Got paid $15. Went to Boston with Joanie at about 3. Went to Collegiate House to get school uniforms. Went to Square after supper with Mary, Joanie, & Diane. Saw Paul Stiles in 5 & 10. He thinks I'm really in love with Dennis or something. Dennis is a good kid, & I liked him a lot, but after all he's only 15 and I'm 16. Going to Paragon Park Sunday with Moe, Mary, Birdie, et al. Bye"
"Saturday, August 27, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got out of work at 1:30. Bought a razor kit, powder, mouthwash, etc at 5 & 10. Was going to buy a pair of pants, but none fit my fat legs. Went to Falmouth with Patty & the Hullys at 3:01. Went to Chapaquoit. Visited Janet, then Jerry, Jimmy, Eddie, et al. Ate at the Weathervane. Left about 7:30. Stopped once at a Howard Johnsons. Got home just before 10. Going to Paragon Park tomorrow. Have to go to 6:30 Mass. So 'Good-Nite'"
"Sunday, August 28, 1966
Dear Diary,
Went to 6:30 Mass & left for the Nantucket boat at 8:15. It was a nice ride. Met a boy named Dave (I think) who worked on the boat. Spent the am on the beach. Only went on 3 rides - the roller coaster with Moe, the Congo Cruise & the Crazy Castle with Mary. That part was crummy. Got the 5:30 boat. After a half hour delay we got under way. Arrived in Boston about 8:15. Dr Craig took us to a friend of his boat. Met 2 boys David & Joe - Neat kids. I'm falling asleep. G'Nite"
"Monday, August 29, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got up at 12:15. The Gebharts came over at 8:40. Cleaned up my bedroom & loafed about. About 7 o'clock I started getting ready for Chris' party. Mary, Patty, & I gave him a box of trinkets 'to trade with the natives.' Everyone on the Keohane side of the family was there except Kathleen & Jimmy Keohane. We had a good time. The first 2 hours were crummy. Had to have our pictures taken & watched the Hully's movies."
This must have been the party for Chris when he left for the seminary. It was at the old Hibernian building in Watertown.
"Tuesday, August 30, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got up at 11:45. Cleaned up attic. Went to Boston about 3 with Patty & Mary. Only saw a few (7) sailors in Boston. Went to Roberta Green's cook-out. It was all right. I keep getting the distinct impression that Elizabeth Craig doesn't like me. What the hell! (shrug) Didn't do anything. Got home about 11:40. Watched some tv, came up to bed.
Bye-y"
"Wednesday, August 31, 1966
Dear Diary,
Got up at 8:15 to greet Gebharts - they didn't arrive until 9:30. Mum & I fought all morning. She was in a bitchy mood. Mary & I walked over to the B F Goodrich store to get sneakers. Saw Eddie Staires in the Drugstore - I got the distinct impression he doesn't like us. Mrs Gebhart got here about 6:45. Mary, Patty, & I went to the Hullys. Went to Fantasia's (Drugstore) - Jack was working, but wasn't in a good mood. Saw Alice Nelligan & Janice O'Hara. Nite"
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