Here I am with Liz trying to make some progress writing this book. Had I known what I was in for, I would not have tackled it but I am glad for my ignorance. Else, the book and the memories would be forgotten. I can't imagine having this monster ready by October 1. It grows like Topsy. If I wasnt so busy, I'd research what it means to grow like Topsy.

Going out to eat with Layne and Annie for lunch unless she is buying a car. My going out to eat is a definite second to that. When I was 16, I had never touched a car unless Jim gave me driving lessons and that was not what anyone would have wanted. Daddy never considered allowing a person to drive his car so there was no car to drive.

Right before my senior year in high school, Daddy sent Jim and me over to take Ramona Bird Berthe to get her eyes examined by Leo Bruce. On the way back, some guy ran into the back of us and we went to Missouri Delta for examination. They sent me home and told me to spend the weekend sleeping on plywood with 2 sheets over it. That was fun. And then I came to Dr. Otto and he put a brace on me to wear my senior year. That was fun, too. Daddy never considered me driving again, and I did not.