Remember that even light use lets creosote build up slowly over time. It's not just about soot you can see. Birds nests or leaves can block the flue without any warning signs. A yearly sweep catches those hidden risks before they turn into a chimney fire or carbon monoxide issue.

Popular trails are popular for a reason. Sometimes dealing with a few people is worth it for the best views. Maybe just go earlier.

Calibrating a Hasselblad X1D's leaf shutter changed my mind about digital repairs. Ngl, it felt just as hands-on as any vintage camera I've fixed.

My buddy finally told his brother he was stressed, and it totally changed his view, kinda like what @drew_stone46 said.

Even after @thea_webb79's soup, lentils are just basic food.