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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1,2001 Community Domestic Blitz Editors note: The following, submitted by Roger Cutler, was taken from a 1955 HousekeepBy Dixie Brunner ing Monthly. The amazing part was that it wasnt a joke back then! The Good Wife's Guide: been struck with proing. found life question of Oh to be and will I ever get it all together? would it have it all together-hoI occaall be... mean By together To do an interview with an sionally having an outfit that a entirely matches, hairstyle important person, without havwith all hairs working in coordi- ing a popcorn shell in my teeth nation for the good of my ap- or my slip showing. pearance, or be able to make a' To introduce someone without grand entrance at a party with- forgetting their name. out trailing a piece of toilet paTo realize before I leave the house, that my purple purse per on my heel. I mention this only because clashes with the red dress Im Cosmopolitan magazine, (right wearing. between the Five Ways To Get a Id remember that you arent Husband and Five Ways to supposed to wear white after Dump a Husband articles), re- Labor Day. Never ask a woman when her ports the blessing ofgetting older is you become more together baby is due, only to find out shes and content with your social not pregnant. (Ouch! And yes, image and physical appearance. Ive done that.) Well Im older and Im still Realize before I put the steaks on, that my guests are all vegwaiting. finAs I type this article, my etarians. some are gers sporting flashy Maybe Im just not old to have it all gold nail polish. Its somewhat enough I nail have that together.. .yeah, thats probably any surprising polish on at all, but the gold the case. So until then, please really doesnt go all that well forgive me for any social faux with the silver outfit Im wear pas that I may commit. self-confide-nt en w Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially bis favorite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed. Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so youll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch put a ribbon up your make-up- , in your hair and be He has just been with a lot work-weary of people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide Over the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction. Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash the childrens hands and faces (if they are small), comb their hair and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part. Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to be at home arid relax. Your goal: Try to make sure your home is a place of peace, order and tranquility where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit. Dont greet him with complaints and problems. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice. Dont ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remembe quiet. ber, he is the master of the house Be happy to see him. and as such will always exercise Greet him with a warm smile his will with fairness and truthand show sincerity in your de- fulness. You have no right to sire to please him. question him. You to him. A good wife always knows Listen may have a dozen important things to tell her place! him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him it. his topics talk Clear away the clutter. Make of conversation are more imporone last trip through the main tant than yours. isrvgirtKenir-'iTai-! Make the evening his. Never part of the house just before your husband arrives. complain, if he comes home late Bin Gather up schoolbooks, toys, or goes out to dinner, or other etc. a of without then and entertainment run places paper, dustcloth over the tables. you. Instead, try to understand fresh-lookin- g. first-remembe- mrnmu&wm r, j 'scream ON OVER WHILE YOURE jBestRest IN TOWN. V f ... j sW-4- i 9 sis ri-- ' 't?) 1S: 3 '(! , f( HliTirrttlPiHtiMlMt ' M1' ' ??-- '' I" "(ijf-V- !(:' ' (H--- - a. 0 'Xfe iW I' 31K ii Si j ! i ' yf'i'lil. ).- - IJ.JldisH'v 0 Where did men go wrong? Getting it ail together Ive a late-Wh- pf 'SisiiKfrj "fc, Jl i - 0 .M'-i:- ,sv |