JaneWells
@janewellscnbc.bsky.social
A snarky and skeptical business reporter who probably isn’t buying what you’re selling. Worked at CNBC for a quarter century and occasionally writes Wells $treet at janewells.substack.com.
#My1970sDiary
Feb 18, 1973, 74, 75
“Hardly talked to Jim,” in 1975. “Talked to Doug.” WHO IS DOUG? And while I went to the basketball game, I can’t remember the full measure of our defeat against Glendale.
More “The Ten Commandments” In 1973, with “Charlston Heston!!”…
Feb 18, 1973, 74, 75
“Hardly talked to Jim,” in 1975. “Talked to Doug.” WHO IS DOUG? And while I went to the basketball game, I can’t remember the full measure of our defeat against Glendale.
More “The Ten Commandments” In 1973, with “Charlston Heston!!”…
February 18, 2026 at 2:38 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb 18, 1973, 74, 75
“Hardly talked to Jim,” in 1975. “Talked to Doug.” WHO IS DOUG? And while I went to the basketball game, I can’t remember the full measure of our defeat against Glendale.
More “The Ten Commandments” In 1973, with “Charlston Heston!!”…
Feb 18, 1973, 74, 75
“Hardly talked to Jim,” in 1975. “Talked to Doug.” WHO IS DOUG? And while I went to the basketball game, I can’t remember the full measure of our defeat against Glendale.
More “The Ten Commandments” In 1973, with “Charlston Heston!!”…
#My1970sDiary
Feb 17, 1973, 74, 75
Very busy girl. I watched “Brother of the Wind,” about “a guy who found and grew these wolves.” Apparently wolves can be grown, like corn. “Toklat” is about a bear who “fades away when… “ (I think I meant to say when he died?)
TV could be boring before HBO…
Feb 17, 1973, 74, 75
Very busy girl. I watched “Brother of the Wind,” about “a guy who found and grew these wolves.” Apparently wolves can be grown, like corn. “Toklat” is about a bear who “fades away when… “ (I think I meant to say when he died?)
TV could be boring before HBO…
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Feb 17, 1973, 74, 75
Very busy girl. I watched “Brother of the Wind,” about “a guy who found and grew these wolves.” Apparently wolves can be grown, like corn. “Toklat” is about a bear who “fades away when… “ (I think I meant to say when he died?)
TV could be boring before HBO…
Feb 17, 1973, 74, 75
Very busy girl. I watched “Brother of the Wind,” about “a guy who found and grew these wolves.” Apparently wolves can be grown, like corn. “Toklat” is about a bear who “fades away when… “ (I think I meant to say when he died?)
TV could be boring before HBO…
#My1970sDiary
Feb 16, 1973, 74, 75
In 1974 on this date, tucked in between scribblings about going to the dentist and my niece looking into getting tap lessons, I casually mention, “Patty Hearst was kidnapped about two weeks ago.” You may recall I already mentioned this in the diary.
Feb 16, 1973, 74, 75
In 1974 on this date, tucked in between scribblings about going to the dentist and my niece looking into getting tap lessons, I casually mention, “Patty Hearst was kidnapped about two weeks ago.” You may recall I already mentioned this in the diary.
February 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Feb 16, 1973, 74, 75
In 1974 on this date, tucked in between scribblings about going to the dentist and my niece looking into getting tap lessons, I casually mention, “Patty Hearst was kidnapped about two weeks ago.” You may recall I already mentioned this in the diary.
Feb 16, 1973, 74, 75
In 1974 on this date, tucked in between scribblings about going to the dentist and my niece looking into getting tap lessons, I casually mention, “Patty Hearst was kidnapped about two weeks ago.” You may recall I already mentioned this in the diary.
#My1970sDiary
Feb 15, 1973,74,75
I’m sure “that other guy” in math appreciates that I don’t even know his name. In better news, Jim, like, flirted with me.
We also learn that I could be a jerk. In 1974, a couple of boys were picking on a friend of mine. I write …
Feb 15, 1973,74,75
I’m sure “that other guy” in math appreciates that I don’t even know his name. In better news, Jim, like, flirted with me.
We also learn that I could be a jerk. In 1974, a couple of boys were picking on a friend of mine. I write …
February 15, 2026 at 4:45 AM
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Feb 15, 1973,74,75
I’m sure “that other guy” in math appreciates that I don’t even know his name. In better news, Jim, like, flirted with me.
We also learn that I could be a jerk. In 1974, a couple of boys were picking on a friend of mine. I write …
Feb 15, 1973,74,75
I’m sure “that other guy” in math appreciates that I don’t even know his name. In better news, Jim, like, flirted with me.
We also learn that I could be a jerk. In 1974, a couple of boys were picking on a friend of mine. I write …
#My1970sDiary
Feb 14, 1973,74,75
In ‘73, we heard the Agajanian Brothers play. I believe this band included Dennis Agajanian, nephew of J.C. Agajanian, a local hog farmer with a big personality. J.C. used to host crazy events at the Saugus Speedway…
Feb 14, 1973,74,75
In ‘73, we heard the Agajanian Brothers play. I believe this band included Dennis Agajanian, nephew of J.C. Agajanian, a local hog farmer with a big personality. J.C. used to host crazy events at the Saugus Speedway…
February 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Feb 14, 1973,74,75
In ‘73, we heard the Agajanian Brothers play. I believe this band included Dennis Agajanian, nephew of J.C. Agajanian, a local hog farmer with a big personality. J.C. used to host crazy events at the Saugus Speedway…
Feb 14, 1973,74,75
In ‘73, we heard the Agajanian Brothers play. I believe this band included Dennis Agajanian, nephew of J.C. Agajanian, a local hog farmer with a big personality. J.C. used to host crazy events at the Saugus Speedway…
#My1970sDiary
Feb 13, 1973,74,75 — more disappointing Jim news.
First, I got a folder for nine cents! A bargain deserving recognition, beating out other adventures of the day.
Back to boys, where I both send — and receive — conflicting signals…
Feb 13, 1973,74,75 — more disappointing Jim news.
First, I got a folder for nine cents! A bargain deserving recognition, beating out other adventures of the day.
Back to boys, where I both send — and receive — conflicting signals…
February 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb 13, 1973,74,75 — more disappointing Jim news.
First, I got a folder for nine cents! A bargain deserving recognition, beating out other adventures of the day.
Back to boys, where I both send — and receive — conflicting signals…
Feb 13, 1973,74,75 — more disappointing Jim news.
First, I got a folder for nine cents! A bargain deserving recognition, beating out other adventures of the day.
Back to boys, where I both send — and receive — conflicting signals…
#My1970sDiary
Feb 12, 1973,74,75
Both Lincoln’s birthday AND my father’s birthday.
I have never been good at choosing gifts. In 1973, I get my father a piggy bank and “scope.” (?).
In 1974…
Feb 12, 1973,74,75
Both Lincoln’s birthday AND my father’s birthday.
I have never been good at choosing gifts. In 1973, I get my father a piggy bank and “scope.” (?).
In 1974…
February 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb 12, 1973,74,75
Both Lincoln’s birthday AND my father’s birthday.
I have never been good at choosing gifts. In 1973, I get my father a piggy bank and “scope.” (?).
In 1974…
Feb 12, 1973,74,75
Both Lincoln’s birthday AND my father’s birthday.
I have never been good at choosing gifts. In 1973, I get my father a piggy bank and “scope.” (?).
In 1974…
#My1970sDiary
Feb 11, 1973,74,75
“DeeDee says Jim thinks I’m cute.” I think she’s trying to make me feel better. Another girl tells me “she likes Jim, too.” Rough day in 9th grade.
Earlier, I listened to a talk about Lincoln… in my algebra class. (?? “If Lincoln is X and Jefferson Davis is Y…”)
Feb 11, 1973,74,75
“DeeDee says Jim thinks I’m cute.” I think she’s trying to make me feel better. Another girl tells me “she likes Jim, too.” Rough day in 9th grade.
Earlier, I listened to a talk about Lincoln… in my algebra class. (?? “If Lincoln is X and Jefferson Davis is Y…”)
February 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Feb 11, 1973,74,75
“DeeDee says Jim thinks I’m cute.” I think she’s trying to make me feel better. Another girl tells me “she likes Jim, too.” Rough day in 9th grade.
Earlier, I listened to a talk about Lincoln… in my algebra class. (?? “If Lincoln is X and Jefferson Davis is Y…”)
Feb 11, 1973,74,75
“DeeDee says Jim thinks I’m cute.” I think she’s trying to make me feel better. Another girl tells me “she likes Jim, too.” Rough day in 9th grade.
Earlier, I listened to a talk about Lincoln… in my algebra class. (?? “If Lincoln is X and Jefferson Davis is Y…”)
It seems the shorter list is who ISN’T in the #Epsteinfiles.
February 11, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It seems the shorter list is who ISN’T in the #Epsteinfiles.
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Why do I post these? To make us laugh during an angry era.
Feb. 10, 1973, 74, 75
Despite a lovely picnic, “Mama got mad at me ‘cause I kept doing everything (follow the arrow up) wrong.” My mom and I had a contentious relationship when I was young…
Why do I post these? To make us laugh during an angry era.
Feb. 10, 1973, 74, 75
Despite a lovely picnic, “Mama got mad at me ‘cause I kept doing everything (follow the arrow up) wrong.” My mom and I had a contentious relationship when I was young…
February 10, 2026 at 6:22 PM
#My1970sDiary
Why do I post these? To make us laugh during an angry era.
Feb. 10, 1973, 74, 75
Despite a lovely picnic, “Mama got mad at me ‘cause I kept doing everything (follow the arrow up) wrong.” My mom and I had a contentious relationship when I was young…
Why do I post these? To make us laugh during an angry era.
Feb. 10, 1973, 74, 75
Despite a lovely picnic, “Mama got mad at me ‘cause I kept doing everything (follow the arrow up) wrong.” My mom and I had a contentious relationship when I was young…
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 9, 1973, 74, 75
The prepubescent hormones are raging. I had a dream “that Dave & I started really kissing out.” I’d better prepare, in case it really happens. “I plucked my eyebrows.”
And a friend whom I’d convinced to go to church with me …
Feb. 9, 1973, 74, 75
The prepubescent hormones are raging. I had a dream “that Dave & I started really kissing out.” I’d better prepare, in case it really happens. “I plucked my eyebrows.”
And a friend whom I’d convinced to go to church with me …
February 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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Feb. 9, 1973, 74, 75
The prepubescent hormones are raging. I had a dream “that Dave & I started really kissing out.” I’d better prepare, in case it really happens. “I plucked my eyebrows.”
And a friend whom I’d convinced to go to church with me …
Feb. 9, 1973, 74, 75
The prepubescent hormones are raging. I had a dream “that Dave & I started really kissing out.” I’d better prepare, in case it really happens. “I plucked my eyebrows.”
And a friend whom I’d convinced to go to church with me …
Two weeks after the last egg sac hatched, a praying mantis is back creating another one on the adjacent wall. Wild.
February 9, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Two weeks after the last egg sac hatched, a praying mantis is back creating another one on the adjacent wall. Wild.
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Feb. 8, 1973,74,75
Baby teeth, Sadie Hawkins, doing the splits. I talk to David. I talk to Jim. I “blew it” at the piano accompanying the choir (again). Yawn. BUT WAIT. “Mike [redacted last name] tried to make out with me.” I don’t remember this! How could I not remember this?
Feb. 8, 1973,74,75
Baby teeth, Sadie Hawkins, doing the splits. I talk to David. I talk to Jim. I “blew it” at the piano accompanying the choir (again). Yawn. BUT WAIT. “Mike [redacted last name] tried to make out with me.” I don’t remember this! How could I not remember this?
February 8, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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Feb. 8, 1973,74,75
Baby teeth, Sadie Hawkins, doing the splits. I talk to David. I talk to Jim. I “blew it” at the piano accompanying the choir (again). Yawn. BUT WAIT. “Mike [redacted last name] tried to make out with me.” I don’t remember this! How could I not remember this?
Feb. 8, 1973,74,75
Baby teeth, Sadie Hawkins, doing the splits. I talk to David. I talk to Jim. I “blew it” at the piano accompanying the choir (again). Yawn. BUT WAIT. “Mike [redacted last name] tried to make out with me.” I don’t remember this! How could I not remember this?
#My1970sDiary — THIS ONE IS VERY WEIRD
Feb. 7, 1973,74,75
I’m going to tell you a story. It’s one of the weirdest things that ever happened to me. I’ve forgotten a lot that’s in this diary, but not this.
Yesterday my diary entry from 1975 noted that I saw someone bloodied put into an ambulance.
Feb. 7, 1973,74,75
I’m going to tell you a story. It’s one of the weirdest things that ever happened to me. I’ve forgotten a lot that’s in this diary, but not this.
Yesterday my diary entry from 1975 noted that I saw someone bloodied put into an ambulance.
February 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
#My1970sDiary — THIS ONE IS VERY WEIRD
Feb. 7, 1973,74,75
I’m going to tell you a story. It’s one of the weirdest things that ever happened to me. I’ve forgotten a lot that’s in this diary, but not this.
Yesterday my diary entry from 1975 noted that I saw someone bloodied put into an ambulance.
Feb. 7, 1973,74,75
I’m going to tell you a story. It’s one of the weirdest things that ever happened to me. I’ve forgotten a lot that’s in this diary, but not this.
Yesterday my diary entry from 1975 noted that I saw someone bloodied put into an ambulance.
Watching #RiseOfThe49ers and recognizing how classy #SteveYoung is in the midst of the quarterback controversy.
February 7, 2026 at 6:54 AM
Watching #RiseOfThe49ers and recognizing how classy #SteveYoung is in the midst of the quarterback controversy.
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 6, 1973, 74, 75
WATERGATE!
I was the White House Bathroom Cleaner in a Watergate skit at Girl Scouts. I’m 12 years old. Nixon is still in office. The more I write about my experience in Scouts, the more I’m convinced it was a subversive organization…
Feb. 6, 1973, 74, 75
WATERGATE!
I was the White House Bathroom Cleaner in a Watergate skit at Girl Scouts. I’m 12 years old. Nixon is still in office. The more I write about my experience in Scouts, the more I’m convinced it was a subversive organization…
February 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 6, 1973, 74, 75
WATERGATE!
I was the White House Bathroom Cleaner in a Watergate skit at Girl Scouts. I’m 12 years old. Nixon is still in office. The more I write about my experience in Scouts, the more I’m convinced it was a subversive organization…
Feb. 6, 1973, 74, 75
WATERGATE!
I was the White House Bathroom Cleaner in a Watergate skit at Girl Scouts. I’m 12 years old. Nixon is still in office. The more I write about my experience in Scouts, the more I’m convinced it was a subversive organization…
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 5, 1973, 74, 75
Budding thespian. New glasses and braces. “Nervous” (written in squiggles) about upcoming choir concert. I often accompanied the choir on piano, and I wasn’t very good.
Also: “It’s so hard trying to give up Jim.” Oh shut up, already. Move on!
Feb. 5, 1973, 74, 75
Budding thespian. New glasses and braces. “Nervous” (written in squiggles) about upcoming choir concert. I often accompanied the choir on piano, and I wasn’t very good.
Also: “It’s so hard trying to give up Jim.” Oh shut up, already. Move on!
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Feb. 5, 1973, 74, 75
Budding thespian. New glasses and braces. “Nervous” (written in squiggles) about upcoming choir concert. I often accompanied the choir on piano, and I wasn’t very good.
Also: “It’s so hard trying to give up Jim.” Oh shut up, already. Move on!
Feb. 5, 1973, 74, 75
Budding thespian. New glasses and braces. “Nervous” (written in squiggles) about upcoming choir concert. I often accompanied the choir on piano, and I wasn’t very good.
Also: “It’s so hard trying to give up Jim.” Oh shut up, already. Move on!
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 4, 1973,74,75
My sister decorates her bean bag and I get compliments on my black dress and…
OH WAIT. WHAT? “Patty Hearst is kidnapped!”
Tucked in as an afterthought.
Hearst, heiress to the family fortune, was kidnapped by a leftist terrorist group…
Feb. 4, 1973,74,75
My sister decorates her bean bag and I get compliments on my black dress and…
OH WAIT. WHAT? “Patty Hearst is kidnapped!”
Tucked in as an afterthought.
Hearst, heiress to the family fortune, was kidnapped by a leftist terrorist group…
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 4, 1973,74,75
My sister decorates her bean bag and I get compliments on my black dress and…
OH WAIT. WHAT? “Patty Hearst is kidnapped!”
Tucked in as an afterthought.
Hearst, heiress to the family fortune, was kidnapped by a leftist terrorist group…
Feb. 4, 1973,74,75
My sister decorates her bean bag and I get compliments on my black dress and…
OH WAIT. WHAT? “Patty Hearst is kidnapped!”
Tucked in as an afterthought.
Hearst, heiress to the family fortune, was kidnapped by a leftist terrorist group…
Check out the benefits. I may have to apply.
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Check out the benefits. I may have to apply.
Wellll no Jeffrey Epstein my this week’s wrap up of #My1970sDiary, but I do eventually get to Patty Hearst.
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Wellll no Jeffrey Epstein my this week’s wrap up of #My1970sDiary, but I do eventually get to Patty Hearst.
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 3, 1973,74,75
Still celebrating my sister’s birthday (and my nephew’s). My sister is now 19. I’m still 11. My gift to her is a book about “being a woman.”
Jim update:
Feb. 3, 1973,74,75
Still celebrating my sister’s birthday (and my nephew’s). My sister is now 19. I’m still 11. My gift to her is a book about “being a woman.”
Jim update:
February 3, 2026 at 6:49 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 3, 1973,74,75
Still celebrating my sister’s birthday (and my nephew’s). My sister is now 19. I’m still 11. My gift to her is a book about “being a woman.”
Jim update:
Feb. 3, 1973,74,75
Still celebrating my sister’s birthday (and my nephew’s). My sister is now 19. I’m still 11. My gift to her is a book about “being a woman.”
Jim update:
#Pele is sleeping today. My lungs and car paint job are grateful. But the vents are more robust than normal. #kilaueavolcano
February 3, 2026 at 12:11 AM
#Pele is sleeping today. My lungs and car paint job are grateful. But the vents are more robust than normal. #kilaueavolcano
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Feb. 2, 1973,74,75 — #cotillion!
My sister’s birthday! Meantime, I went to cotillion. Basically that’s where preteens went to learn manners, make chitchat, and waltz. It was a guaranteed way to interact with boys, because boys were forced to be there…
Feb. 2, 1973,74,75 — #cotillion!
My sister’s birthday! Meantime, I went to cotillion. Basically that’s where preteens went to learn manners, make chitchat, and waltz. It was a guaranteed way to interact with boys, because boys were forced to be there…
February 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 2, 1973,74,75 — #cotillion!
My sister’s birthday! Meantime, I went to cotillion. Basically that’s where preteens went to learn manners, make chitchat, and waltz. It was a guaranteed way to interact with boys, because boys were forced to be there…
Feb. 2, 1973,74,75 — #cotillion!
My sister’s birthday! Meantime, I went to cotillion. Basically that’s where preteens went to learn manners, make chitchat, and waltz. It was a guaranteed way to interact with boys, because boys were forced to be there…
#My1970sDiary
Feb. 1, 1973, 74, 75
The best is 1974 when my niece/nephew stay over & “we made up space trips and got into funny costumes.” More of that, please, and less of my 13-year-old frustration in 1975, when Jim is ignoring me, so (follow arrow down), “no more!” However, the day improves!
Feb. 1, 1973, 74, 75
The best is 1974 when my niece/nephew stay over & “we made up space trips and got into funny costumes.” More of that, please, and less of my 13-year-old frustration in 1975, when Jim is ignoring me, so (follow arrow down), “no more!” However, the day improves!
February 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Feb. 1, 1973, 74, 75
The best is 1974 when my niece/nephew stay over & “we made up space trips and got into funny costumes.” More of that, please, and less of my 13-year-old frustration in 1975, when Jim is ignoring me, so (follow arrow down), “no more!” However, the day improves!
Feb. 1, 1973, 74, 75
The best is 1974 when my niece/nephew stay over & “we made up space trips and got into funny costumes.” More of that, please, and less of my 13-year-old frustration in 1975, when Jim is ignoring me, so (follow arrow down), “no more!” However, the day improves!
#My1970sDiary
Jan. 31, 1973, 74, 75
My mother gets a lotta ink (er, pencil). For newer readers, we called her “Mama” because she was from Arkansas.
1974 — “Mama plucked my eyebrows.” Fun!
1975 — She takes me to the doctor to be tested for mono, but I don’t have it. Still…
Jan. 31, 1973, 74, 75
My mother gets a lotta ink (er, pencil). For newer readers, we called her “Mama” because she was from Arkansas.
1974 — “Mama plucked my eyebrows.” Fun!
1975 — She takes me to the doctor to be tested for mono, but I don’t have it. Still…
January 31, 2026 at 6:15 PM
#My1970sDiary
Jan. 31, 1973, 74, 75
My mother gets a lotta ink (er, pencil). For newer readers, we called her “Mama” because she was from Arkansas.
1974 — “Mama plucked my eyebrows.” Fun!
1975 — She takes me to the doctor to be tested for mono, but I don’t have it. Still…
Jan. 31, 1973, 74, 75
My mother gets a lotta ink (er, pencil). For newer readers, we called her “Mama” because she was from Arkansas.
1974 — “Mama plucked my eyebrows.” Fun!
1975 — She takes me to the doctor to be tested for mono, but I don’t have it. Still…