Read an article that called it "the tyranny of the fast schedule." Totally get what @bethj44 means about her grandpa, that three coat method was about pride not just speed. We just don't build in that kind of care anymore.

We had the same confusion with a new crosswalk light. I just started treating it like a regular red light every single time, no matter what. It's the only way to be sure you won't get a ticket.

My friend Mark spent years trying to bake the perfect sourdough. He tracked water temperature and humidity, all that. Last month he just used flour, water, salt, and his starter, no fancy steps. It was the best loaf he ever made. He said he forgot that bread is basically just four things.

That hot pile is basically a microbial feast now (it's wild how fast things disappear once it gets cooking).

Notice it with streaming services too, they swap shows without warning. Makes you feel like you don't really own anything anymore, just rent it until they change their mind. The whole idea of picking a favorite and sticking with it is just gone.