11 June 1957 Upon reading: How to Write and Sell Non-Fiction by Hal Borland. How I put my children on an allowance: going to the store – “buy me something” – Alice’s problem too. Go to the store to buy what you want. When the youngster wants “mommy” to buy something – say: “no, not … Continue reading 11 June 1957
Month: June 1957
10 June 1957
10 June 1957 Zell laughed when the newspaper commentators and critics called her an “overnight” success when she sang at the nightclub in NY. “it was a long night” was her comment. Why? Because she had been working at singing and dancing for years and years. Then, she was an “overnight” success. Jist of this … Continue reading 10 June 1957
3 June 1957
3 June 1957 Stopped at Mrs. Watson’s to pick up the Wall St. Journals. Edwin came in. He fell off a ladder, hurt his back, and almost broke his arm yesterday. Also, someone stole his wallet at Five Points – drunk again, I presume. He said: “I’m sure living having a run of bad luck.” … Continue reading 3 June 1957