If you look over to the right ---> you will see the beginnings of an ongoing list of things I've learned so far. Here's a fine example of the one, "Some things really are best left unsaid."
My wife and I were talking about some of my hobbies that I'm pretty passionate about, like playing guitar, taking pictures, and drinking bourbon. I added that I like woodworking, too.
"Woah. Hold on a sec. This is where your interests diverge from your hobbies. You don't even DO any woodworking," my wonderfully observant wife reminded me.
"Yeah, but I will. As soon as I get a couple power tools. I just need a circular saw and a jig saw."
"No. You need an education first. Some schooling to teach you how to use those tools. I'm not going to buy you power tools for Christmas when you don't even know how to use them. You could cut off your fingers, or hands, or hurt somebody else."
"Pff. I already put some woodworking books on my amazon list and I know how to use power tools ... I got a good idea."
Boom. My death knell. There was a good chance I'd have gotten some tools had I not said that last, wishy-washy part.
Face, meet Palm.
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