Rock Climbing Philosopher Gifts

"No, not really. I could probably tell you a thing or two about the meaning of life but I would like to know where the loo is."

'I don't know what 'peer pressure' is, but it makes a GREAT excuse!'

Very Difficult Conversations

"I'm bored."

'Sure, I took your shovel. Ethics doesn't kick in for a year or two.'

"He's declared it an area of natural beauty"

"Recess does things to a man."

'I know I'm still in the Juniors, but I already need a therapist.'

Winter Weather.

'I prefer the term 'whistleblower' to tattletale.'

"I'm doing whatever I feel like doing, before I reach the age of accountability."

"Do you think the birds like me?"

'Don't let them know you're a prodigy. If they find out, they'll take away your teddy bear.'

'Play post office? -- I don't like violent games.'

"Do you want to talk about it?"

Future Tents

"Maths is easy because it's so logical. 2 + 2 obviously equals 22."

'They're relics of the many ancient civilization that have dwelled at Blisshaven.'

"It turns out I just wasted the whole morning networking with a dog."

"Tracks of black bear cub... Tracks of black bear mother... Tracks of Henry David Thoreau."

"Ok, so I go back and forth… Then what?"

'You put it down for five seconds. I get it now.'

''Faith can move mountains'? -- That's actually a little disturbing.'

"I'll wear any kind of dirt, but I prefer a rich loam with lots of humus."

'I'm not making a mess, Mom -- I'm becoming one with the Earth!'

"I've never read such utter nonsense! There's a guy here reckons we're all living in some kind of computer simulation!!"

The secret to happiness is knowing how to keep a secret.

The Farmer Sutra.

'By George, this one I think I'm going to like!'

"What they lose on the swings we gain on the roundabouts."

"I love the way it blurs the boundary between inside and out."

'I don't have to go to school. My mom teachers me.'

"OK, I'll play outside, but what do I do when I get out of Wi-Fi range?"

'I became a bit claustrophobic living in a warren all the time: I prefer camping out now...'

"Personally, this child would love to be 'left behind.'"