Tuesday, January 29, 1974 0400 I’m standing at the open window looking out at the weird fog,making the city look like a smokey bar. My fireplace is crackling, and I’m getting drunk. I don’t get the concept that if you … Continue reading
Monday, January 21, 1974 The sound of sirens woke me this morning at 0302. Sat up in bed and looked out the window, shocked to see a huge wall of flames and a towering column of smoke rising straight up … Continue reading
Monday, December 24, 1973 A little after 7 this morning I saw the grossest thing I’ve seen since I’ve been in the business: A bundle with body parts inside washed up on Ocean Beach at the foot of Pacheco Street … Continue reading
Tuesday, September 11, 1973 I’m off probation, so they can’t fire me. I like that! All I’ve got to do now is show up to work — for the next 28 years. But, at times, I wonder if I’ll make … Continue reading
Wednesday, March 21, 1973 Went down to Brook’s Stationery store at 20th and Irving Street today. Bought this journal. $3.50. Stuff is getting expensive! Wanna write down all the crazy shit happening every night in the Haight-Ashbury and Fillmore… so … Continue reading