Traditional Skill Seeker Gifts

'Isn't it great to learn traditional skills passed down through the ages? Hand me the laser knife, please.'

'You could be a constant inspiration for us to come up with a plan to get a leg up on our competition...you're hired!'

Shoe Shine/Lace Tie

"I only like their bad albums – the good ones are too commercial."

Keeping all the balls in the air - skills

Do you have any other skills?

"You haven't enjoyed the Yule log till you've enjoyed it in high def."

"I'm good at ticking boxes."

'Let's make it cutting edge...with a traditional feel.'

'I'd do better if I knew all the words you know!'

Pride - from The Seven Deadly Sins.

Personnel. You've learned from your mistakes? Wow! I feel awed in the presence of so much education!

How can you read that comic strip Blondie? Its about a kinder, simpler time. It's about ancient history. They do the same material over and over. Exactly. I can count on it. Not like your stupid Pearls and Get fuzzy. Oooh, look how angry and edgy they are. They're sooo clever! Your whole gig is being angry and edgy. Look, I'm setting Candorville on fire.

'You know, I don't even care how the wine tastes - this alone was worth the price.'

Groundhog Day.

"Are you talking to me?"

'Boy Scouts aren't ANY kind of terrorists!'

"Well, sure I'd like to instill the values of hard work and discipline, but that takes hard work and discipline."

'Do you have any oranges?'

'I don't know anything about anything, but I'm great at looking stuff up!'

Confusing directions,

'I did it the hard way. No self-improvement books.'

"We were into things, but now we're into experiences."

Memories/New Experiences

OWZAT...The beer-mat-flipping champion sets a new world record!

"Once you learn, though, you'll never forget."

"A good employee never stops learning new skills."

Modern Presents

"Now isn’t this better than that silly Super Bowl game?"

I'm doomed! What's Twig's problem today? She forgot that the pre-SATs are this weekend. She hasn't practiced. So what? They don't test for life's important skills. Right. Like planning ahead. Whoops! I forgot the cream.

'I thought, to Hell with the fusty old nude calender. This year, lets make some cakes and jam...!'

I'm more interested in experiences than things, honestly.

Suddenly a delightful Continental custom is sweeping America!

My new year's resolution is to stop putting my foot in my mouth all the time

"She said Africa was a life-changing experience, but I haven't noticed any change."