So I burn a lot of candles. I burn them safely–usually smaller candle holders put into larger ones to make sure things are contained. The setup is put someplace where pets cannot get to it.
Also, because I have seen a candle do a one-and-a-half gainer with a twist leaping right the hell out of its holder (it fell, still lit, into the larger holder), I keep a fire extinguisher close by.
In this case, I took the pin out because if something untoward happened, I didn’t want to wrestle with it.
And it sat in one place for three months–only getting moved for vacuuming.
Until it fell over.
On the handle.
And went off.
Just as I looked down when I heard the thump.
Right in my face.
Son of a bitch.
One shower and completely vacuuming and changing the linens, and the room is almost back to normal.
And I need to go get a new fire extinguisher.
Epitomizes my day, really.
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