Back in the olden days — no, not before COVID-19 took over — but way back in the days when the pill box hat was the top hat of the day, there was an expression: “Your slip is showing.” It was a nice way of telling a woman that her perfect look was suffering from her slip having inched south of her hemline. In today’s masked-up world, a person is supposed to wear a mask … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing
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Get Up And Get Doing – Go Fish
Recently there’s been a rumor or two floating about the possibility of beef being in short supply. Like most rumors nowadays, it will probably result in a panic run on meat. On the other hand, it might not be a bad time to go in the other direction and try a fish dish like salmon. What’s that? Cooking salmon is probably too complicated and would result in a fishy smell … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing – Go Fish
Get Up And Get Doing: It’s Time To Take A Count
Now that the stay-at-home restrictions are being eased, you may be hesitant venturing out into the world full blown. Still, cabin fever is raging, even if your thermometer claims you’re perfectly normal. To add to your anxiety, you’ve run out of things to do around the house. You’ve cleaned out your closet, attic and garage; you’ve cut your kids’ hair and dog’s fur; you’ve … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: It’s Time To Take A Count
Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack
North Texans have earned the reputation for all things good like philanthropy, helping others, kindness, etc. But even during these trying times as donors rescue so many nonprofits, they need to be wary. For example, a well-known philanthropist reported a recent incident: I just received an alert from American Express on my black card. "Someone had tried to use my … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: How To Deal With A [Credit] Card Shark Attack
Get Up And Get Doing: The Big Bang
If you can’t read this post, it may not be your eyesight. It may be your bangs that are now at tip-of-the-nose level thanks to your "social distancing" from your hairdresser. But what are your options? They’re long enough to be a bother, but not so long that you can sweep them over to the side without using a chip-bag clip. You could let them continue their march to the south … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: The Big Bang
Get Up and Get Doing: Think Ahead
There are signs that the light at the end of the tunnel might be getting bigger and brighter as government restrictions seem to be easing off. With hope in the heart, what is on your mind for the first “must-do” item on your release date? Checking with the pals at ThinkWhy during a Zoom happy hour, the top items were manicures, trips, massages, eating in restaurants and … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: Think Ahead
Get Up And Get Doing: File This One Away
Since government officials closed down manicurists about a month ago due to COVID-19, nobody told the nails to stop growing. According to experts, the average nail grows one-tenth of an inch a month. That means that spectacular manicure a month ago is starting to look not so spectacular now and it’s only getting worse. What are you going to do? Pull out those old rusty hedge … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: File This One Away
Get Up and Get Doing: What’s Up In Your Family Tree
Normally, a family get together takes place around the holidays. But thanks to the COVID-19, an extended time with relatives has resulted. Plus you might have been hearing from folks that you hadn’t seen or heard from since you were a kid at your granny’s annual 4th of July celebration. Instead of trying to explain to your children how your spouse’s great grandfather was … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: What’s Up In Your Family Tree
Get Up And Get Doing: Practice Photo Perfection
Remember when you were out and about with your pals at fundraisers having photos taken and doing selfies? Sure, you do. Some shots made you look terrific and others had you looking like you were in a police lineup. Why not take some time off from being a social-distancing Spartan and have some fun by brushing up on your photogenic skills? Did you know the perfect spot to be in … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Practice Photo Perfection
Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
When the signers of the Declaration of Independence put their names literally on the line, Congress President John Hancock boldly wrote his, saying, “There John Bull can read my name without spectacles, he may double his reward and I put him at defiance.” Over the decades, cursive writing was part of a grade school’s curriculum. But someone decided that it was an … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons
You’ve got to hand it to the experts when it comes to advice. SMU Professor/Chair of Psychology/Child Rearing Expert George Holden came up with a great “Get Up and Get Doing” idea to fill the “at-home” time with kids. He suggested that folks should use “this time together to teach life skills: cooking, cleaning, exercising, etc.” It might be a learning lesson for their … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Use This Time To Learn Some Useful Life Lessons