Wait, no safety features at all? That's wild to me. @casey909 talks about small cuts, but tools that basically invite accidents sound like a bigger deal. No wonder people got hurt way more often back then.

totally get that! yeah loops are way more fun but your weather point is key. if a storm rolls in on a loop you're stuck finishing the whole thing, but out-and-back means you can just turn around and bail. for beginners that safety net is huge, lets them build confidence without getting in over their head.

My local library has seen me scribbling for months. Most comments are just people asking if I'm writing a novel or something equally boring. It's less about community and more about dealing with small talk.

My friend's terrarium grew a mystery fungus once.