February 19

If writing was as much fun as watching on old movie with my sweetie, I might get more of it done.

1965

he don't

I dood it - I went to a dance - and wasted a quarter! He doesn't like me! (That's V, I mean!) He teased me - silently, of course! He danced with just about every girl in the room except me and then would come over near me - and get a drink of water! I'm so mad at myself! I met a fellow-sufferer - another girl who likes V. Oh, I just want to cry! I love him so much and I'd give just about anything to dance with him. Just to have his arms around me.

I LOVE HIM

1981

Yes, I’m still writing. The problem with writing is that I really prefer to spend time with Jim. If Writing was as much fun as watching on old movie with my sweetie, I might get more of it done. I mostly write on campus; at home, it’s housework, grading, and reading.

Today I am going to attempt to get some writing done at home. Morning will be writing and grading; afternoon will be research at the library. No Sunday papers until tonight!

1986

Giggle is no longer with us. Kiddo took it better than I did. (I cried for the loss of part of innocence.) We went to Cape May with friends last week and had a very good time, despite the February weather. Our two short visits with Dad were like visiting an old friend, not family. A touch of obligation, a little affection. Maybe that’s all we’ll have now. I suppose it’s better than nothing, and much better than hate.

Being around our friends’ new baby made me feel even more positive about having another child. Next month we’ll try; at least it will be fun trying!