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Isn't it important to add a section on "Importance of hobby in human life" - as it is commonly observed that people without a 'serious' hobby often die of boredom after they retire ;). Hobbies make life more meaningful and satisfying for many people. A section is needed. |
Isn't it important to add a section on "Importance of hobby in human life" - as it is commonly observed that people without a 'serious' hobby often die of boredom after they retire ;). Hobbies make life more meaningful and satisfying for many people. A section is needed. |
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The etymology section for the word "hobby" seems very unsatisfactory to me. Why is a hobby horse called a hobby horse? Where does the hobby part come from? |
The etymology section for the word "hobby" seems very unsatisfactory to me. Why is a hobby horse called a hobby horse? Where does the hobby part come from? |
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Revision as of 09:50, 19 September 2010
Are Porter Blanchard and Arthur Stone silversmithing hobbyists, or professionals? I really really think that a list of famous hobbyists is inappropriate, and professionals certainly don't belong here, either. --MichaelTinkler
IMHO a new section under "Visual Arts and Design" called something like "Traditional Crafts". Included would be areas like silversmith, glass working, blacksmith, and woodworking.
Traditional visual arts:
Painting Drawing Sculpture Photography Crafts **HERE**
Design:
[Fashion design]? Graphic design [Interior decoration]? Crafts *HERE* (or maybe here) [Industrial design]?
I am not sure describing a hobby as spare-time is politically correct. I think we should describe it as recreational.
Isn't it important to add a section on "Importance of hobby in human life" - as it is commonly observed that people without a 'serious' hobby often die of boredom after they retire ;). Hobbies make life more meaningful and satisfying for many people. A section is needed.
Etymology of hobby
The etymology section for the word "hobby" seems very unsatisfactory to me. Why is a hobby horse called a hobby horse? Where does the hobby part come from? Yours Martin (Sorry, I can't find tildes on my computer)