I’m finally back from Texas. It was such an amazing trip (way too much to express here) so again I’ve picked up my own diary to write about my experiences. I’ve read thousands of diaries in my lifetime and figuring out “why” people write in their diary is one of the most fascinating aspect of reading other peoples diaries. As for me, I write to get things out of my head and off my heart, but of course that never works; somethings will always stay with you regardless of how wonderful or how painful….yet I still write.
And with all that said, I want to introduce you to Dorothy. I just found this diary a few months ago and this, her 1st passage, is so surreal. Her last words just blew me away, it was if she was talking to me……me a “girl of this century”
“WHAT YOU WILL”
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Sept. 13, 1919. A great many people have advised me to keep a journal saying that if one keeps a journal he will be more likely to find interesting events going on around him, so I, Dorthy, am going to keep this one. I am twelve, thirteen next month. I’m in my first year of High now and hope to be the rest of this year. I have a father and mother and a brother. Also a dear friend whose name is Sara Louise Spear. I met her at Hampton Beach where our family stays summers. She is a dear and I surely do love her. My best friend here at home is Marion Hansome now. I really like her very much although our friendship now is a bit strained. I’ve read so many books about other girls who kept diaries years ago who had them and then girls of this century found them. I would like nothing better than to have this book found and read after I am gone. I hope if such happens that the people who find it think it interesting.”
Now, this is intrigue! You and your diaries, and their authors, are just awesome.
I saw my first robin here in Northern Michigan yesterday, the 44th anniversary of my dear grandmother’s death. We love robins in MI, and I saw this one as a “Hello” from Grandma. She kept a diary late in life which has disappeared.
Maybe you will find that some day, Sally. Also her autograph book from high school.
Keep up the good work of preserving and sharing history.
I’m finally able to answer you Raleigh. My world has been a bit upside down since I got back from Texas. I always love your comments and knowing that you are reading these posts. I hope to post this weekend. All the best to you as always, Sally
Love reading the diaries. This is no exception. Thank you so much for sharing them with the world!
Thank you so much. I’ll be posting more this weekend. I really appreciate your comment too. Sally