They could be....:
Walking the dog.
Playing with a dog or cat — fetch, a laser pointer, etc.
Hiking or bicycling.
Folding laundry.
Gardening or planting a tree.
Digging a hasty grave.
Shooting at a firing range.
Decorating for a party, Halloween, or Christmas.
Wrapping gifts.
Polishing or repairing weapons or armor.
Sharpening a sword or kitchen knives.
Brushing or braiding hair — their own, or someone else's.
Painting their nails, or someone else's nails.
Getting dressed or undressed (or helping a kid get dressed, or trying on different outfits.)
Sewing, knitting, or crocheting.
Getting a tattoo. Or giving one.
Counting change, and/or making rolls of dimes or quarters.
Packing a bag.
Going through boxes of old stuff in an attic or basement.
Unpacking boxes in a new home.
Washing a stain out of something.
Cleaning up a mess — like spilled food or drink, an overflowing toilet, or a smashed lamp.
Building or tending a fire.
Playing golf or mini-golf.
Playing cards.
Playing basketball.
Untangling a necklace or a fishing line.
Lifting weights.
Taking an exercise class.
Cooking, baking, or grilling.
Doing the dishes or putting dishes away.
Painting a room.
Showering.
Putting on makeup.
Shaving.
Woodworking.
Dancing.
Sparring.
Punching a punching bag.
Grocery shopping.
Restocking shelves or pricing items.
Watering houseplants or feeding the fish.
Giving someone a shoulder or foot massage.
Going through a place searching for something.
Tending to a wound, drawing blood, or giving someone a shot.
Browsing in a bookstore or library.
Fixing a motorcycle.
Changing a tire.
Changing a baby's diaper.
Collating and stapling papers.
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