/ September 26, 1938 Again, all domestic concerns are overshadowed by the headlines. J. is using them as an excuse to not speak to her about his work situation and how the move to Seattle is not only inevitable, but he will be leaving next week. He feels like a coward. …
Elsewhere
A Storm Brewing
September 21, 1938 For now they are blissfully unaware, but will hear of it later on the radio news. There is a major storm — a category 5 hurricane on its way to New England. It will be devastating. J. has friends who relocated there last year. He will be anxious for a few weeks until he hears …
Yanks Lose 2, but Capture American League Pennant
/ September 18, 1938 J. is quite choked about this. The Red Sox were in 2nd place! And all because of rain cancelling the double header game (against Chicago). He had been so looking forward to hearing the games since yesterday. Especially with Mrs. X off to her aunt's for the whole day and …
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Smiling Miss America
/ September 12, 1938 ATLANTIC CITY ——Blonde, tap-dancing Marylin Meseke, yesterday crowned "Miss America"... The new title holder, 21, hails from Marion, Ohio - taught dancing for her living but now admits that her major aspiration is to make Holywood. Elsewhere, the stock market awaits …
Elderberries Now Ripe
/ August 30, 1938Tuesday August 30, 1938 [ Elsewhere, Eric Blair also keeps a diary. ] Warmer. Elderberries now ripe & bird-shit everywhere deep purple. Purple stains on logs etc. where they have been. Seems difficult to believe that birds digest much of what they …