My grandson asked why I always butter his toast but leave the butter dish on the counter with the lid off

Well sweetie, I butter your toast because you need breakfast before school. I leave the butter dish on the counter because I know you'll want seconds. And I leave the lid off because by the time I remember to put it back on, the butter's already soft enough to spread with a thought.

Punchline

Besides, refrigerated butter is just expensive putty. Room temperature butter is strategic planning.