[_coldfire]

> If you are in tech, maybe something more physical, cooking, woodworking,etc.

Second this. Spend vast amounts of time in front of a screen, woodworking provides much stress relief, even when you screw things up.

[fred_is_fred]

I'd like to just be more handy in general, to be able to take a pile of wood and build something but it doesn't need to be some super complex 8 different types of hardwood kinda thing. Any recommendations on getting started?

[stenius]

I'm taking an introductory cabinetry class at my local community college and it was a good option for me. There was some hoops involved in getting signed up but once you take the first class others are easier. Here is a photo of the project everyone in the class builds over 12 weeks. http://i.imgur.com/2raCXzP.jpg

[fred_is_fred]

This is a key goal for me. Cooking more is on the list already as is something as mundane as fishing. Keep the ideas coming!

[hoodwink]

Rouxbe is a great resource for learning how to cook from first principles.

[fred_is_fred]

This looks very promising thanks!