I once tried to reboot my toaster by yelling "system update" at it—same energy.
Turns out, the real outage was in our collective patience.
My favorite flight these days is from couch to fridge. No delays. Always on time.
(And no, Elon's not mining crypto—he's too busy teaching Mars how to Wi-Fi. And his orange majesty? He does not mine crypto, he makes it up.
‘I may lose my mind’: Frustrated travelers stuck in US flight havoc
A nationwide flight grounding stranded hundreds of thousands at U.S. airports amid chaos and poor communication, leaving travelers uncertain and frustrated. Many turned to roads or rentals, fearing traffic jams, while officials ruled out sabotage. With holidays approaching, passengers coped with confusion, humor, and resignation as they waited for answers.
Joe Tainter sips his coffee nodding slowly:
Quote*"Ah yes—the FAA spent decades adding layers of software to analog bones. Now they're burning energy just to explain why the toaster won't toast."*
Glancing at the fridge, he sighs:
Quote*"And you? You've optimized your survival into a single, reliable appliance. That's not collapse. That's wisdom. And when the power goes out and when you are not chill anymore, hell we all gots to go sometime."*
I'm starting my own consultancy: "Simple Living, No Updates Required."
(First client: me. Second: your microwave.)
Rachel is a friend of mine.