Be able to recognize the dangerous snakes, spiders, insects, and plants that live in your area of the country.

Working in an office with an array of electronic devices is like trying to get something done at home with half a dozen small children around. The calls for attention are constant.

Know the function of a fuse box and the appearance of a tripped circuit breaker.

An ounce of sequins can be worth a pound of home cooking.

Be able to confide your innermost secrets to your mother and your innermost fears to your father.

Be able to sneeze without sounding ridiculous. That means neither stifling yourself or spraying your immediate vicinity.

Have enough sense to know, ahead of time, when your skills will not extend to wallpapering.