Angela -- I have a formal studio portrait of my DH taken when he was about seven -- arms folded and an 'if looks could kill' expression. (OK, I'll wear this jacket and tie, and you can comb my hair *again*, but I don't have to LIKE IT!)

Hold a finger on the end of the tape on the roll when you cut off a chunk, ded, even if you're the more than "tired" that's called "retired", then stick on it one of those doohickeys that hold a bread bag shut to keep it available the next time your need arises. Up here we have three bags holding about a gallon of milk inside another bag that use similar, slightly more sturdy, closures. ole "stuck-up" joyful ... who, being on a roll, has yet to find out where his end is/when his end is coming - hopefully not via covid ... ... had some vaccination insulation installed a couple of weeks ago (with no after effects apparent)

Sinco De mayo....

Wise words