So true! My love of woodworking actually began back when I was in the 7th grade, which is now much to the appreciation of my grandkids. Hopefully they’ll see some value to work with, and create something with your hands. Sawdust? I think you meant man glitter.
No girls were allowed to take shop or agriculture or any of the ‘trade’ classes when this plugger was in school. Instead we were required to take two years of Home Economics. [As if most of us weren’t already doing a lot of that at home.] Is it any wonder that women didn’t use to know anything about cars or construction? We got our revenge by making sure our Home Ec cooking classes involved cooking with lots of onions, garlic, smelly cheeses, and fish (oops! somebody forgot to put it in the frig on Friday.)
Wished I had taken Auto Shop in high school but so much has changed on the newer vehicles, it probably wouldn’t do me any good anymore. I did take Wood Shop, and wood hasn’t changed, except it’s poorer quality and thus more challenging to work with and still make the project look nice.
Yeah, i’m a car guy but i worked a gas station/auto shop when i was in school. i’ll happily pay for my customization while i’m hiking/biking/anything-elsing…
Too bad so many schools in the USA are switching to STEM/STEAM topics only and shop classes are no longer being offered. My kid’s lobbying to get a shop class going as an extracurricular at school but they need support from other students… and also the equipment and a skilled instructor. The tech (high) school my husband went to is now a STEM school. It’s a shame. Kids are missing out on some really valuable and interesting stuff.
Schools actually should teach hobbies that don’t involve electronic devices. Most hobbies involve the use of the mind and hands in ways more involving (and more satisfying) than swiping and poking with fingers.
For my husband it is almost any craft. Our garage is his woodshop. Our basement is his general shop – including for leatherwork. Our living room serves as his “loom room” for 11 months of the year (I get it back mid Dec to mid Jan for Christmas decorating). His half of our studio (should be our den off the kitchen) holds his supplies and tools for scherenschnitte and silhouette cutting.
For me it is mostly embroidery and sewing including making 18th century reproduction clothing for reenacting and darning socks (lately) – stuff kept in our studio.
yoey1957 over 2 years ago
So true! My love of woodworking actually began back when I was in the 7th grade, which is now much to the appreciation of my grandkids. Hopefully they’ll see some value to work with, and create something with your hands. Sawdust? I think you meant man glitter.
Caldonia over 2 years ago
Like cosmetology?
GreenT267 over 2 years ago
No girls were allowed to take shop or agriculture or any of the ‘trade’ classes when this plugger was in school. Instead we were required to take two years of Home Economics. [As if most of us weren’t already doing a lot of that at home.] Is it any wonder that women didn’t use to know anything about cars or construction? We got our revenge by making sure our Home Ec cooking classes involved cooking with lots of onions, garlic, smelly cheeses, and fish (oops! somebody forgot to put it in the frig on Friday.)
juicebruce over 2 years ago
Tis nothing wrong with working with one’s hands ! Especially when it does not involve a keyboard ;-)
Dani Rice over 2 years ago
This world needs more plumbers and electricians and fewer lawyers.
Gent over 2 years ago
I thought his trade was picanic basket making…er..taking.
david_42 over 2 years ago
Who has time for hobbies these days? I spend much of my time trying to find repair people.
ctolson over 2 years ago
Wished I had taken Auto Shop in high school but so much has changed on the newer vehicles, it probably wouldn’t do me any good anymore. I did take Wood Shop, and wood hasn’t changed, except it’s poorer quality and thus more challenging to work with and still make the project look nice.
William Robbins Premium Member over 2 years ago
Yeah, i’m a car guy but i worked a gas station/auto shop when i was in school. i’ll happily pay for my customization while i’m hiking/biking/anything-elsing…
the lost wizard over 2 years ago
It seems then that you had to go to Trade School to be a Plugger.
kaycstamper over 2 years ago
Necessity is the mother of invention!
brigidkeely over 2 years ago
Too bad so many schools in the USA are switching to STEM/STEAM topics only and shop classes are no longer being offered. My kid’s lobbying to get a shop class going as an extracurricular at school but they need support from other students… and also the equipment and a skilled instructor. The tech (high) school my husband went to is now a STEM school. It’s a shame. Kids are missing out on some really valuable and interesting stuff.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
Schools actually should teach hobbies that don’t involve electronic devices. Most hobbies involve the use of the mind and hands in ways more involving (and more satisfying) than swiping and poking with fingers.
Grumpy Old Guy over 2 years ago
Gone are the days of being able to work on ones car. With the newer cars, one needs a degree in Computer Science to even get near them……
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 2 years ago
Or learned in the drive way, under the shade tree.
mafastore over 2 years ago
For my husband it is almost any craft. Our garage is his woodshop. Our basement is his general shop – including for leatherwork. Our living room serves as his “loom room” for 11 months of the year (I get it back mid Dec to mid Jan for Christmas decorating). His half of our studio (should be our den off the kitchen) holds his supplies and tools for scherenschnitte and silhouette cutting.
For me it is mostly embroidery and sewing including making 18th century reproduction clothing for reenacting and darning socks (lately) – stuff kept in our studio.