December 23 - 31
The shortest days, the longest nights. And so this project ends.
December 23
1964 Two more days! I’m acting like a kid. Isn’t it wonderful? D and P [the Sophomore Talent Show chairs] want S, T, M and me to sing “The Merry Minuet” in the Sophomore Talent show. I guess that will be fine if I can get up the nerve! We played volleyball for the last time today in gym. Finally! Maybe we do tumbling next.
December 26
1964 I got the material for Dad’s vest this morning. I worked on Bob’s vest for 5 1/2 hours - Boy! That’s hard! I started a letter to P on M’s stationery and began the day with my alarm clock. Right now I’m listening to my radio. Tomorrow I’ll wear my new outfit to church.
December 27
1964 Bob’s off to Westwood for 6 days. And I’m free to do my English project. I think I’ll do it in the natural color of the balsa wood, shading it in black and white. The important thing is to get it done. Speaking of done, Bob’s vest is almost done except for the buttons and buttonholes. Tonight I saw Rudolf Nureyev dance. He’s a 26-year-old Russian ba…
December 30
1964 Surprise! Os were home at 1:05. Wonder of Wonders! $2.50 for a 4 hour job. See what I mean? At T’s I got $2.55 for 6 hours. Hey! I’ve been gypped at 50 cents an hour that’s $3.00. But how can you do it? What do you say when a client asks “Is this enough?” You feel like an ogre saying “no”.
