Linda's Diary

August 15, 1934
Dear Diary,
Will has come home from work, another successful day. I am so proud of him. The boys are doing so well too. They seem to idolize Willy so much. I hope they grow up to be successful men, just like their dad. I went and bought some new stockings today, we had extra money after the bills were paid so I thought I would treat myself. I really am living the American dream. We have a home, a new car, my boys are doing great in school and Willy is doing wonderful at work. Life is good. Now if only Biff could get his grades up, that would be the icing on the cake. New York this time of year is beautiful. Fresh air, I love sitting outside on a day like today and enjoying my family.


April 23, 1956
Dear Diary,
Well, Biff has come home again. Things just seem to be getting harder and harder for him. I don't know what to do anymore. Willy is going downhill and I have nobody to talk to about it. Willy has gotten into another wreck in his car, he keeps telling me it's an accident but I know better. I am just as worried about money but you don't see my trying to off myself, heavens no. I couldn't do that to my boys. I just wish Happy and Biff knew what they were doing with their lives, things would be so much easier if I didn't have to worry about all three of them. I'm tired. The bills aren't paid and we have no money coming in, what am I going to do? I can't talk to Willy about it, he is getting worse every day. I have to stay strong.