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 →

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 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 →