I think the author just misses the point - some people's hobbies (I bet a lot of people on HN) are programming or working on new business ideas, I know it's one

I think the author just misses the point - some people's hobbies (I bet a lot of people on HN) are programming or working on new business ideas, I know it's one of mine. What's important is doing things that make you happy and keep you entertained. I'm ok with not pressing flowers. BTW, people still play basketball, I don't know why she's singling that out.