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Show 'Twixt Us Teens by Tibby Tucker Time out! Time out for doing some of those things you've been meaning to do for ever so long1, but somehow what with Easter, spring vacation, vaca-tion, term papers and all you just haven't quite made it. But these spring days when it's raining a bit, or those Saturdays before Summer sets in, provide just the minutes needed for special projects, such as Cleaning closets and drawers. Scouting out the too small, worn out, soiled or weary clothing items. Then replace in neat stacks and simple containers just the items that you use the most and will be wanting into summer months. I, Tibby, am well aware how bouffant cottons have a way of getting crushed midst winter's tweed skirts and bulky coats and quilted pants 'n all. So make room! Then, next project is to do something about the storing stacks. In other words, clean and mend, press and perk up. And give the "too small" items to some younger teens on the block, cousins in the family or welfare services. Check with Mom first, of course. More rainy day business . . . beauty business, that is. Such as manicure and pedicure; elbow and knuckles softening and bleaching via lemon juice and lotion; hair shaping and sudsing and setting. Writing letters of thanks, letters of friendly interest or what ever to California cousins, to the boy next door on a mission, your pen-pal in Norway or a shut-in with lonely hours to fill. Trying your hand at cooking something new and good, something some-thing that can be your specialty. Might try French bread or cheese sticks or scones or strawberry tarts ... or Pizza (have you mastered that yet?) Rounding up some musically-minded chums and share a melody or two. Might even make harmony before the session is over. And nothing is more fun than 'round the piano singing. And if there isn't a piano handy make it records of readings or poetry or Bible selections (something different from the usual choice, y'see.) Pulling together all the stuff you've borrowed or that people have left at your home, and returning said belongings to the rightful owners. Might sashay to your friends' homes and relieve them of some items of yours. Take time out for these jobs that need to be done, but somehow aren't because they're so easy to put off. C'mon, now. I, Tibby, dare you to take time out to do the ordinary. It's surprising what a nice satisfying, smug feeling you'll have at the end of day! |