Friends, I selected this one in anticipation of my big birthday party on June 7th. Everyone is invited, but please, leave that bad, bad liquor at home! 1967: Party Out of Bounds Sometimes you’re at a party that has gotton out of hand. Perhaps there is drinking that you had not anticipated. Maybe it has […]
Tag: petting
When a Fellow Gets Fresh
This one comes from the first book in my collection (read about it here), and just happpens to be one of my favorite quotes. My friend Carita and I used to read this one over and over again, so we would know exactly what to do if and when those boys tried to take advantage. 1967: […]
Ready? Sex? No!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I’ve been seeing my boyfriend for six months. He pressures me to have sex, but I don’t think I’m ready. What should I do? Signed, Dina A Dear Dina: “Wait until you are ready!” is the right answer, I believe. But for a bit more information, let’s read from Sense and Nonsense […]
Oh, Miss Ab, He’s So Fine, He’s So Fine He Blows My Mind
Q Dear Miss Abigail: There is this really fine kid who wants to have sex with me. What should I do? Signed, Linguica A Dear Linguica: The question is, what do you want to do? Here’s a bit of advice, not surprisingly from the fifties, to help guide you as you make up your mind. 1956: […]
Kissing is Fun
Q Dear Miss Abigail: How do I know if he’s serious about me or just kissing me for fun? He has not expressed his feelings in words. Carina A Dear Carina: Ever heard of “petting”? No, I’m not talking about your dog or cat. You know ~ making out, snogging ~ whatever kids these days […]
Boys, in 500 Words or Less
Q Dear Miss Abigail: What is the best way or sentence to sum up boys between the ages of thirteen and fifteen? Signed, Meg A Dear Meg: Golly gee whiz, Miss Meg. You’re assignment is hard! I couldn’t find just one sentence to answer your question, so I’m going to ramble on a bit. Here […]
Joy-riding to the Roadhouse
This selection is from Elinor Glyn’s This Passion Called Love, which was published in 1925. Appearing in a chapter entitled “The Results of Petting and Drinking,” this excerpt has some very grave warnings for the youth (particularly the young ladies) of the 1920s. Personally I find “roadhouses” quite enticing, but I guess I could learn a […]