At a wedding reception, I once cornered a cousin to discuss the thermodynamic inefficiencies of buffet warmers. She politely excused herself to 'check on the cake,' but I saw her joining a group across the room. My own mother later asked if I could please stick to small talk about the weather. I guess my passion for heat transfer doesn't translate well to dance floors.

Remembering @milarodriguez's friend's peach soup disaster, my own pal attempted a coastal sunrise. He got so obsessed with the horizon line that he didn't notice his coffee blending into the wash, creating a muddy brown mess. Now he just nods at the sky like it's a superior artist he grudgingly respects.

In my neighborhood, we actually had a community meeting last month where over 50 residents showed up to discuss similar variances. Honestly, the planning department here has been pretty transparent about the gentle density push, even if it's not on billboards. They've hosted two open houses this year specifically to explain the new permit process, and I've seen flyers in the local library. Tbh, it feels like more homeowners are catching on than the post suggests, but the communication could still be better.

Unfortunately, my friend witnessed a similar looting incident in Jordan.