January 5, 1970 (Monday 8 a.m.) So, today is my birthday . . . . and a cold snowy morning it is. What a somber person I have been over the holidays. Winter is such a restricting time of the year at any time. But this year is especially quiet for me. Not since I … Continue reading January 5, 1970 (Monday 8 a.m.) →

January 4 1970 (Sunday, 10: 30 a. m. ) La de dah . . . It is very cold out today, with snow all over the place. A few minutes ago, the sun began to shine through the windows . . . always a welcome sight during the winter months. Icicles are trimming the edge … Continue reading January 4 1970 (Sunday, 10: 30 a. m. ) →

18 March 1958 Nuts! The contemplative life is for nincompoops! "Philosopher" is a fancy name for a lazy bum!

21 February 1958 Seltzer says his father told him to read books with two thoughts in mind: what has the writer in mind in the book and how is it written. To quote exactly: “Read the books, Son, with two things in mind – how they are written and why they are written. Each person … Continue reading 21 February 1958 →

28 October 1957 What is the purpose of my life? The only way I see it at this point, is to live my life as best I can within the framework of the intelligence granted me as an individual. To fulfill my obligations as I have acquired them. To maintain my own existence as best … Continue reading 28 October 1957 →

19 July 1957 Idea for Article. One just does not know what he is capable of doing until he tries and makes his attempt, refusing to accept discouragement for long. How much do you want to succeed? Have you failed because you never really tried? Do you have personality allergies? Do certain types of people … Continue reading 19 July 1957 →

15 July 1957 Books are Your Best Friends An article in [sic] books – Books are (can be) the guidance you missed from parents, teachers. They are: companions, excitement, knowledge, thrill, guideposts to a career, help mates at your fingertips to fill in your needs. A good library can give you almost anything you want … Continue reading 15 July 1957 →

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 →