Actually, parchment paper can lift up and block air flow in the fryer, which messes with cooking. Mine once flew around and burned a little. Salmon needs that high heat to get the skin crispy and the fat rendered out. Turning it down might make the texture kinda rubbery. I just give the basket a quick scrub right after use while it's still hot. The drips wipe away easy without any liner.

My game group ends up talking tech half the time because so many board games use apps now. Actually think game night is one of the best times for those chats. Everyone's already focused on rules and how things work, so debating a new handheld or controller feels pretty natural. It's not a distraction, it's just part of the vibe when you're all playing. We argued about cloud gaming last week while setting up a campaign. Felt totally fine. Mixing analog and digital stuff just happens.

Ever try that method and end up with a piece so weird you have to pretend it was on purpose? I once tried to just go for it with a clay mug and it looked like a sad potato. That's the funny part though, the messed up stuff teaches you way more than a perfect plan ever could. It turns the whole thing into play instead of work. Your wood carving approach sounds like the best way to keep from getting stuck in your own head.