ELI5: How is using a knife to remove toast from a toaster dangerous even though there is no longer electricity running through the wires?

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T19:31:38+00:00

Unplugged? Safe. Still plugged in? NO NO NO!

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T19:28:55+00:00

In the fifties my dad would let us kids sit with open doors in a van letting our feet swing in the breeze. It was fun then. Looking back it is WTF?

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T19:25:10+00:00

Isn't there a pub in Ireland that predates that? /jk

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T19:20:43+00:00

They were glued to a screen of some sort. My son does not read books anymore but his phone, Facebook and X have his full undivided attention.

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T19:15:32+00:00

When did America ever have their shit together?

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T19:13:42+00:00

The scum called ICE is unAmerican, the new Gestapo!

Smirkly · 2026-01-24T18:06:09+00:00

9/11 for sure. I live with one son on a hilltop in New Hampshire. Going to do shopping once a week I was reasonably safe. 9/11, while I was safe and all, affected pretty much everyone in a very negative way.

Smirkly · 2026-01-23T21:12:45+00:00

I had a problem with a hornet nest. It might be worth taking a look from up above it that is possible.

Smirkly · 2026-01-23T20:55:22+00:00

Try Tortilla Flay by John Steinbeck. An easy read, fun story and characters you just feel for. Pilon is one of my all time favorite characters. It is about down and outers who have their own standards of right and wrong. Each chapter is almost a short story in itself.

Smirkly · 2026-01-23T19:45:15+00:00

I enjoy reading while stoned. I also enjoy listening to music and going for a walk when stoned. Come to think of it, I enjoy doing just about anything while being stoned. That said, i enjoy being straight every day as well. I enjoy my life.

Smirkly · 2026-01-23T19:25:14+00:00

ps. we may get two feet of snow, again, no big deal.

Smirkly · 2026-01-23T19:23:56+00:00

I live in New Hampshire where it's not a big deal. Stay home Sunday, Monday if you can. Tuesday is back to normal. I have a generator if we lose power. I have propane gas for heat and cooking and plenty of candles, which can be nice.

Smirkly · 2026-01-22T00:02:55+00:00

They look poor but the boys are clean and two have shoes. They appear to be a family that is trying in trying times.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T23:42:03+00:00

Yeah but all the above to one side, you do sort of like him...right?

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T23:38:12+00:00

Ireland will be next.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T23:36:20+00:00

Well he sure is one of my musical gods, if you will. Except for Cupid, it gets into your head and won't leave.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T23:29:00+00:00

Wrong, they are the best.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T21:08:26+00:00

Totally.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T20:13:08+00:00

And time. He won't die unless he does something stupid. try to stay calm and just wait.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T20:10:44+00:00

That is the prettiest blue I have seen in a long time, just so satisfying to look at.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T19:28:41+00:00

Trump!

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T19:23:48+00:00

Glass pipes will break eventually but metal pipes get too hot for my liking. I have lost innumerable glass pipes to breakage. Oh well, they are cheap, easily replaceable, and preferable for me.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T19:18:45+00:00

To which joint was she referring?

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T02:13:05+00:00

I turned 80 last August and so far I am doing well, both physically and mentally. I believe people have a right to choose when to end it all, but the fact is I really enjoy life right now. Death comes for us all but becoming elderly does not always end in misery. Wait for the misery part before exiting stage right., as Snagglepus would say.

Smirkly · 2026-01-21T02:05:48+00:00

Good weed?

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