Shoutout to the customer in Phoenix who had a squirrel chew through their main line last Tuesday. That was a new one for me.

Update: My kid's school is looking at AI tutors and I'm torn

I'm torn between seeing AI tutors as extra help for my kid or fearing they'll make teachers less needed, what do you all say?

My refusal to skip a furnace check saved our shift

The foreman wanted to rush the pour and skip the pre-heat inspection. I said no, because last year a similar skip caused a spill. We did the check anyway and found a clog in the vent. Clearing it took ten minutes but prevented a huge mess.

Seeing the John Muir Trail packed like a mall walk

Did it back in the late 90s. Felt like real wilderness. Maybe saw two people a day. Now, it's a parade. Campsites are full by noon. Trash left at stops. The quiet is gone. Makes me mad.

Was about to toss some droopy hydrangeas, but a vinegar soak perked them right up, lmao