That's so good to hear about the photos. I hate when contractors just expect you to take their word for it without showing you the damage.

Yeah, that 'closer look' thing @reed.barbara mentioned is spot on. Felt the same switching to off-hand first, it just clicks better once your hands get the feel.

But what lasting good does a week of fame actually do for a town?

My sister's wedding cake was a four-layer monster that almost collapsed. I stuck plastic straws into the bottom layers before adding the next tier, and it held up PERFECTLY. Chilling each layer in the freezer for 20 minutes makes them way easier to handle. Also, use a thin crumb coat of frosting to lock in crumbs and create a sticky surface. Once you get the support right, those tall cakes look impressive and stay put.

That "chasing screws across the floor" bit hits home. It's part of a bigger pattern where small items just have a mind of their own. Like how pens always roll away when you need them, or keys hide in the last place you look. Even bobby pins seem to teleport to another dimension. It's like the universe enjoys watching us hunt for tiny things lmao.