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Show 12A The Salt Lake Tribune. Friday, January 21, 1iHb People dont express themselves way they used to Editor's Not: Th Lifestyle oepartmenl at Tb4olt Lake Tribune welcome! free-lanc- e material from lltoh writer!. Each Friday, one column will be ieiected boied on icope of infere!l of lubiect matter and writing ability. Material ihould not exceed 750 word!. The Tribune will pay regular space rate! for those articles selected tor publication. If woik has been published m Free-Lanc- e Corner, do not submit new work lor six mewShs. The yiews expressed m selected columns of The Salt Lake Tribune. Please include address and telephone number on your story and mail to: Free-LancCorner, The Sail Lake Tribune, Box 867, Salt Lake City, Utah 84110. aie not necessarily those ' By Sandra Dawn Bnmhall We have all heard dissatisfied consumers complain about faulty merchandise, "They just dont make things like they used to, or harried parents and teachers bemoan "Kids just don't behave the way they used to," but one of the greatest losses in our everyday life is that people don t express themselves the way they used to. If youve ever tried to get your teen-age- r to give you some input" as to why a certain movie is awesome or why some BYU-eoe- d jokes are grody, you know that our language is lacking a certain definiteness and color The problem is not a new one. Those of us who grew up in the 60s, recall the definitive" expressions of that time such as groovy, out of sight" and "far out." Knack for Saying The people of years gone by had a knack for saying things. They seldom, if ever, minced words, combining common sense with wit to get their point across with a smile. The following are some examples say things now and how we said them then: An older woman in todays society might apologetically explain the lack of basic black m her wardrobe by saying, "Black isnt my color. In the past, she might have simply said, "I never wear black. People might think I was too mean to change between funerals. Today, a man who is known as tight" might have been described in the 1920s as a man who squeezed a nickel so hard he made the Indian ride the buffalo. Much has been said in the media recently about the causes and effects of stress, but it has been known for years that "If you dont want to be as d cat in a room nervous as a full of rocking chairs you should "Charge it to the dust and let the rain settle it. of how we one-taile- Nowadays, when we come across an individual we really dont care for. we explain We don't relate," instead of candidly saying sympathy to a friend who seemed down in the dumps "You look like you sold the butter and lost the mon- youngster, I couldn't figure out why anyone wanted flies) or "The" more you stir it, the more it stinks ey Another explanation is that our advanced communication and transportation have caused us to lose the individuality that was once present in different regions and ways of life. The lack of originality in our speech may be the result of a lack of variety in our ways of living Instead of coining our own sayings, we use the terminology of our peers. Whatever the reason, it is a shame that "People just dont talk the way they used to. Sandra Dawn Brimhall, I'tah native, is a mass communications graduate of the University of I'tah. She's compiling a collection of popular and original jokes about Brigham Young I'niversity men. Yesterdays gift dont "I like egg nor shell of him. If this same indi- not restricted to middle-ageor older people The story is told of a young girl who visited Bingham in its heyday. She described the city streets as "So narrow the dogs had to wag their tails up and down instead of side- vidual also happens to be a bore who insists on telling us last years jokes, we usually patiently listen or mildly inform him we have heard the1 jokes before. It wasnt necessarily so of expression was ways." Euphemisms Everywhere One of the reasons our ways of expression have changed may be due to the fact that unlike the baseball umpire, we are unwilling or afraid to "call them like we see them." Euphemisms are everywhere. Or, perhaps, often wisely, we have taken to heart the old sayings such as "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" (although as a fi" Ms. Brimhall in the old days. Many a bore was mercifully silenced with a droll "I kicked the slats out of my cradle the first time I heard that joke." One of my favorite sayings was one that was used to cheer up or show Best home haircut results from practice, experimentation DEAR HELOISE: So many of us find the high cost of haircuts an expensive part of our budget but you can save money and do it yourself, especially if you have short hair and it needs trimming frequently. I have found that trimming my own hair is not all that difficult but it takes prac- first few times but just keep at it and you will begin to understand the texture of your hair and the way it grows. Soon, it will become easier to do and, unless you need a real precision haircut, will look good. Every so often you can go to a hair- - tice as well as experimenting. A "review mirror" is a must, as well as professional haircutting scissors. You can look at a good book on home haircutting at your local library. First of all, wet your hair Betrothal shampoo, just water). Then apply a conditioner that comes from a tube (heavy consistency). This helps to keep the hair glued together when you part it off and check it for length to even the cut. Work one small section at a time and check frequently to be certain the right side is even with the left. Do not cut it as short as you think it should be. Depending upon the texture of your hair, it can shrink as much as inch when dry. So be sure to learn to understand this shrinkage by allowing for it. It is better if you can keep your hair looking maintained rather than just cut. When the cut is finished, then sham- Macaw breeder sets appearance California pet owner to breeder Candy Mills is the guest speaker Jan. 25 for the Avicultural Society of Utahs meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the e Zoo Elephant Hall. Her discussion, "Dwarf Macaws, is fcee and open to the public. a RJs. Mills, Norco, maintains breeding program for dwarf macaws, since being introduced to them eight years ago. Besides dwarf macaws, e she has macaws, cockatoos and Amazons. She assisted Jim Reid in founding the Macaw Society, an organization devoted to promoting the breed. She has served as society president and newshelped publish the letter. She raised more than 40 babies last year, besides commuting to work 57 technimiles each day as an cian. Ho-gl- Rebecca Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwin Fisher, Salt Lake City, announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca Fisher, to Paul Hayward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow E Hayward, Fruit Heights. The couple plans a Feb. 6 wedding in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. The bride-eleattended Brigham Laie, and Young University-Hawai- i, is attending BYU. She filled an LDS mission to Colombia. Mr. Hayward attended Snow College and graduated with a degree in environmental design from BYU. He filled an LDS mission to the Gulf States and is a member of the International Conference of Building Officials. poo. The best cut I had was when an operator shampooed my hair, then cut it and then shampooed it once again. It was much easier to manage right away. You may not feel successful the full-siz- CLOSEOUT SALE! DEAR HELOISE: I have a hint for mothers whose husbands work out of I have two children under the age GCEH0 GBKEG Bunk Bed Heavy Bunk FREE WI irn t i i ex- bnnging-up-bab- hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 32000, San Antonio, Texas 78216. She can't answer your letter personally but she will print the best hints received in her column. Thetas set luncheon to celebrate birthday Members of Kappa Alpha Theta, active and alumnae, University of Utah Delta Lambda Collegiate Chapter, will meet for lunch Saturday at the Cottonwood Club for the 116th anniversary of the fraternity. Social hour begins at 11.30 a.m., with lunch at 12:30 p.m. Awards, sponsored by Salt Lake Alumnae Club, will be given for outstanding collegiate and alumnae members. Renee Krett is taking reservations. Frame or Headboard With Any Set Sold fT 199.88 129.88 149.88 109.83 KING SET FULL SET TWIN SET Drive PEHRSONS1 LEF EVERYTHING mmm (smSMsaki COMPLETE itfi Mottresi STOCK LIQUIDATION SALE! SOFAS & LOVE SEATS 50 OFF ALL MERCHANDISE CLOSE-OU- EVERYTHING MUST GO IN 2 WEEKS If FIRM QUALITY Cottonwood Mall 4835 Highland Mrs. A.B. McCoy. youre a clever mother, share your pertise by sending your favorite too. QUEEN SET 278-048- 7 V. half and machine stitched across the bottom and sides. I usually stitch a big "X from corner to corner for extra strength. They are thicker this way and stronger, EJMSSB Heavy Bunk 2x6 Sturdy DEAR HELOISE: The disposable dish wipes we use so much seem to last twice as long if they are folded in ONiTUESDAY Bunk Bed Toro Snow Throwers BOULTON Please dont use a recycled paper towel because these paper towels are not food-safDo look for a brand that boasts it is safe for foods. Be sure the towel is sturdy so it wont fall apart. Heloise 3" Post We have 5 H.P. Chflstte Bouffon 1$ celebrating her 90fti Birthday with an open houe from 2 to 4 p.m on Sat., Jonuarv 25 It will oe held at her home at 2005 So. 2100 East, Soft Lake City She wos born in Bountiful and She fought tor 45 years, Including 23 year at the Granite School District Friends and relatives are invited to stop bv per towel. It worked beautifully. I didnt even cut it, just carefully put it in the plastic filter cup. Gloria of 2. They are learning so much and my husband misses these special firsts. So each night I make notes of the events of the day because when he arrives on Friday it is so hard to remember what took place on Monday. You can also keep the notes and later put these facts in your baby book. Kim Brewer TORO SNOW THROWERS! BIRTHDAY CHRISTIE Just last week while on vacation I was about to make coffee in a drip coffeemaker but discovered I had no filters. She suggested that I try a pa- town. Utahs Lowest Prices on 90th Mollie. DEAR HELOISE: This is for anyone who loves hot air popped popcorn without butter but likes it salty. Its impossible to get the salt to stick on the popcorn. I put about 3 tablespoons of salt and about a half cup of warm water in a bottle with a mist sprayer and shake well. Then lightly spray the popcorn as it is falling in the bowl. w )RO TORO SNOW THROWERS! DEAR HELOISE: Here's a helpful hint from our daughter, ise AOStfO PEHRSONS X-r- HAPPY (not The heat dries the popcorn and leaves Donna Benoit a salty taste. dresser and get it all set right" again, then follow the lines for months on your own. At least you can do basic trim work and perhaps skip Rita every other cut. Good luck! Ihly Rita, It does take practice and probably depends on your original cut. My mother used to trim off U inch this way and she looked great. Heloise DEAR HELOISE: Because of arthritis my nephew could not close his hands enough to hold a pen. He took a ball in a size he could hold, made a hole through it and put his pen through the hole. Now he can write very well. Perhaps this will help someone with the same difficulty. Jerda Horch Im sure it will help many. Helo- BOTH PIECES ON T EVERYTHING IN THE STORE GARDEN SPOT NURSERY G40 E. 4500 SO. Weekdays CLOSED SUNDAY 9-- 6 UPE& 20th Ka.t 70th 86th So.X 13lh hast 47th So. X Clover Club FOODS So. X 33nl So. X 21st So. 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