HOT WEATHER "DON'TS" - I:
Don't overeat or overdrink.
Drink at least six glasses of water, cooled, but not iced, daily.
Don't overwork.
Don't wear heavy clothing.
Don't fail to sleep with the windows open.
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Sometimes I think there is no one on earth less happy than I. How can a man like my father talk about ancestors. Mrs. Berkley's presence does disgrace our home. And still I feel sorry for Daddy. He has done his best to live a fine, upright life ever since he met my mother. He has been the best of fathers, giving his all to his family while his heath lasted - the sins of the fathers. Yes, Daddy, your whole family has suffered because of your wrong. But you have done your best to right it. God knows and will reward you. Our God is a just God. So you see, John and I may be young, but there is an advantage in it. We will both live the best life we can, making ourselves worthy of each other. Mother, you do love Daddy. Knowing what you did of his life, you would never have married him if you did not love him.
HOT WEATHER "DON'TS" - I: Don't overeat or overdrink. Drink at least six glasses of water, cooled, but not iced, daily. Don't overwork. Don't wear heavy clothing. Don't fail to sleep with the windows open.
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My Prince of princes - I will have time some day to care for my huge garden around my tiny cottage? You only hope? - Oh you know that I do not want to live in it alone! Yes, I am yours and always will be. In our tiny cottage there will be no clocks.
Brother really frightened me tonight and Daddy was angry because I overreacted. I couldn't help it. When I turned and saw that black mustache, those little shining eyes, and that hat pulled down over your forehead - I just couldn't help being frightened. John wouldn't have "scared" me nor would you have have been angry at me for screaming. When I am with you nothing bothers me. I always feel perfectly safe as though no harm can possibly come to me. I want you, John, always by my side. I want to reach out, feel you near me, John.
RIGHTS OF MARRIED WOMEN: Marriage does not affect the property rights of women. She may conduct a trade or business in her own name, make contracts with anyone including her husband, enforce them and have them enforced against her and freely hold or dispose of her property. Her contracts do not entail her husband or his property. Was mother right? If you had not captured my heart I would be more contented when I am at home without you - no - that is not right for when I am home, alone, at least I can dream of you. If you had not made me love you (by being what you are) I would miss the dreaming that does content me when you are away from me. Can youth and love and dreams ever die? I could live without youth but not without love and dreams. If any part of my life is not controlled by love and dreams I wish that I might discard it. It is the material worthless part that lives with them.
Right again, John. Paul is a Prince. I like him more than I do George. Alice and I almost switched dates. Paul was my budge partner. George is the better dance. They are both fine fellows and I enjoyed the evening. Thanks to Eva and Walt! John, you are the Prince among Princes. Mother and Dad both liked the boys but they like John better. Even mother asked - "What makes John seem so different?" You are different. The quality that makes you different is the quality that makes me love you so. Whatever it may be!
ARGON AND HELIUM, Incandescent gases of the Sun: Electric light bulbs now burn better due to a gas called Argon, which astronomers discovered a billion miles out in space. Through the observation of a solar eclipse, another gas, Helium, now used instead of inflammable hydrogen to fill airships, was also discovered. Yes, she has some crazy notions about love! It is the biggest part of my life and yours, too, John. It is seldom you mention to me plans of the future - but you have vowed and prayed God to grant it - that you may "take that trip" and not alone - you are going to take me with you! A little cabin all to ourselves and moonlight, too, on the Atlantic! I know that it will be granted some day. Where did I get these beautiful arms? I have had them for nearly 18 years. How I love to frolic with you. You would make me walk in the middle of the street! You threw our ball away, too, and won a nickel from me! You won't choke George!! He will have some job stealing me from you? "It would not be the first time."
I enjoy the company of boys but it is a real pleasure to spend an evening with just girls. Elizabeth, Alice, and I certainly did have fun together! Yes, Elizabeth, John still "comes around" and will continue to "come" until he takes me with him and we'll be together forever! You are right Eliz., if girls allow all the boys to kiss her she will certainly miss the thrill and affection, too, of a kiss from one she really loves!
WHY DOES SILVER TARNISH AND GOLD NOT? There is always sulphur in the air which attacks silver, leaving a black film chemically known as silver sulphide. However, silver has no similar effect on gold. John dear, I am so happy to tonight. I love you so much, I know that you love me! I did miss you when you were away. And you missed me too "terribly." When I am with other boys I think only of you. The more I see of them, the more I love you. Oh, John, my "head bookkeeper" some day - "my President" and even more you said some day you will be totally "mine." And then you won't be able to go to Atlantic City and sleep under the boardwalk. I cringe if Art or Erve hardly touch me but you I love to have you kiss me - my temples, cheeks, chin, lips - fingers. You left my ring home tonight for the first time. But your finger has been marked by it! And will be forever and ever! Mine! I can feel your soft hands now tilting my face so that you might touch my lips. Broke a date with Art for your sake!!!!!
John - that seems to be the most natural word to write when I touch my diary! Why? I have not seen or heard from you today. You are far away from me, again. Art came around again and took me for a long ride. He is coming tomorrow! When you called yesterday and asked if I would be busy Monday and I said that I was not sure. You told me not to bother because you may be back in Philly and you may not. If you don't want me to bother I won't. I have made a "date" for tomorrow with Art. One on Thursday with George and on Friday with "Les"!
STRENGTH OF ICE: Two inches will support a man. Four inches will support a man on horseback. Eight inches will support a battery of artillery with horses and carriages. Ten inches will support an innumerable multitude. Atlantic City to spend the week and the "fourth"! I am lonely without you, even though I did go to the movies with my family! More lonely, I fear, than you are without me! What a pleasant surprise when Harry stopped in! Friends of the past! And he is coming again. Oh what made you come today? I haven't seen you for more than year, Harry!
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ContextThis is the journal of Virginia Lee Scott, my grandmother, written when she was seventeen and first dating my grandfather, John Arnold Wilson. It's a dairy published by Media Drug Stores and includes space for two entries per day, with facts about the era printed at the bottom, which I have included in italics. Following, 1928, is the journal of John Arnold Wilson, my grandfather, at age nineteen and in love with my grandmother, followed by my grandmother's journal in 1931. Archives
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