Comments on: A Modest Proposal: Learn a New Skill This Holiday

By: Ben E.

Ben E. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:50:25 +0000

I’ve decided to do this throughout this summer. I have list of things I plan to learn a little bit about, including sewing, build a shelf, juggling, speaking sign language and spanish conversationally, tie knots, change oil, Doomsday algorithm, yoga, karate/self defense, card manipulation, lockpicking, etc.

This article was a reminder for me to get my schedule laid out and to get going!!! :-)

By: Matt Freeman

Matt Freeman — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:11:28 +0000

Great idea! After seeing my son play his game “guitar hero” it gave me the idea to actually try learning real guitar. I’ve been practicing for almost 6 months now, i’m not good, but it sure starts to improve :)

By: Daisy

Daisy — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:29:28 +0000

I have that same marvel comic book guide on my shelf! I have gone about a fourth through the book with some pencil and paper last Christmas. I’m hoping to finish the book by the time the year ends.

And yes, it’s rewarding to realize you can actually draw things.

By: Ernest Gunn

Ernest Gunn — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:17:11 +0000

I started playing the banjo 6 months ago, when I turned 51. I love it. I get better on a weekly basis. I’m never going to play on stage, and I only know 4 songs, but I’m having a good time. Thanks for a great blog.

By: Nathan Ketsdever

Nathan Ketsdever — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:02:49 +0000

Joining a group is a soooo huge, because it allows you to access expertise and find folks who relate to you. I guess you would suggest MeetUp, Craigslist, and Upcoming as ways to find potential groups. I guess message boards and google e-mail lists are secondary alternatives.

I’m brainstorming now trying to think of what new skill I want to acquire.

By: David Moldawer

David Moldawer — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:32:02 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, Jason. I have always wanted to do a comic book about a rogue commedia dell’arte troupe in 16th-century Italy who travel the countryside defending the poor and disenfranchised…

By: Jason Shen

Jason Shen — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:29:50 +0000

I have that Marvel Comics Drawing book! It is great! I used to love drawing comicbook heroes when I was younger - you should definitely pick up the book and start banging out some stick figures! Go for it David!

By: SJH

SJH — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:00:32 +0000

Great idea. Very refreshing. I think as adults we get caught up in reaching goals and miss the enjoyment of the process. So I look forward to trying something new, having fun while doing it and maybe learning something along the way.

By: Anshu

Anshu — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:32:58 +0000

I agree totally. I have also got myself a jewellery making kit, and my goal is to sell at least one thing on ebay, ‘coz I am not that much into wearing this stuff. But I feel that taking a break from computer screens and exercise a different part of brain is very important. I’m also planning to knit myself a tote bag, which I can proudly carry to those malls and avoid getting things in plastic bags.