It’s been a while since I went on a trip that involves airplane, airport, baggage check, and security screening.  It felt like it was my first time flying again. Didn’t really know what to expect, from what’s allowed and what’s not in your carry on items.  My large half-empty toothpaste and a small cookie butter (plastic bottle) were confiscated.  Not that I’m mad at this kind of security we have in place now, but it seems like we have lost something since 911/shoe bomber/other flight-related attempts.  We’ve lost trusting our common sense in exchange of a more concrete by-the-book do’s and dont’s.  But what do I know, perhaps these or some components of these items can really pose danger in flight.  I am just a guy trying to have my toothpaste and cookie butter in my carry on bag.