What kind of cookbook was it that had the magic trick? My air fryer win was with broccoli, but it took me burning a batch into little black nuggets to figure out the right time. My smoke alarm got a real workout that day. Now I just shake the basket a lot and pray.

Are your outlines accidentally setting the wrong expectation?

But what about detailed work or curves where a sander can't reach? I still hand sand my turned table legs because the contours are impossible to hit with a power tool without leaving marks. Sometimes the control is worth the extra time for that perfect finish.

Wait you have just one spot for your keys that works every time? My charger would still end up in a different room every day lol.

Your drama queens comment really hits home. I've had plants that seem to thrive on neglect while others die if I look at them wrong. What kind of plants are you trying to keep alive? I wonder if some types are just more sensitive to indoor conditions. Have you noticed any pattern with specific plants doing better than others?