Trying to keep ekeing away at the
old journals written when I was in my teens. I don’t much want to, but there’s
no other way except either storing them or chucking them without keeping sakes
worth keeping.
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Inside cover |
For instance, I won't part with this letter from Mom,
written in March 1978. Little sister Joan’s letter is printed on the other
side; I’m sure I’ve posted it before.
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A ha! I see Mom sometimes did exactly what she wanted instead of what she thought she "should," too. Good. |
There are a few things amusing to
see, but destined for Dumpsville or the fire I plan to build. Not today, maybe,
as it’s been raining since I got up.
We girls often went "for coffee" when I was in Grade 12, and someone sketched us:
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Barry, the first beau with whom I began vigorous calisthenics at age 18. |
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When Cathy and I were roommates. |
And finally, for those who don't connect with me on Facebook, here's a flyer from the drive-in from around the time I lived in Saskatoon and went to university:
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Click to enlarge. |