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In the age of COVID-19, millions of people have barely kept their heads above water due to receiving unemployment benefits. When the government provided the supplemental benefits, it seemed like a godsend. And for most, it was. But it seems that there is an unintended negative consequence - job vacancies. Many people who can return to the workforce have not done so. And the trickle down is affecting small business owners the most. Restaurants, grocery stores, the post office, have all seen the employee pool tank. Getting things we need and services is getting harder because people seem to lack the motivation to go back to work. Now don't get me wrong, if there is a legitimate reason to stay home I understand. But there are those who just don't…

So, I've finally decided to make an episode about procrastination. In fact, I am writing this post at the very last moment possible! I am a poster child for procrastination! I think that the tendency to put things off until later is so appealing to us because we often find the tasks that need to get done boring! Or daunting! If you know you have a mountain of paperwork to get through, it's easier to let it sit there on your desk until the deadline is looming and you have no choice. I can think of a hundred things I'd rather do then complete some unwanted, dull task. Or to navigate a huge complicated one. So in this episode I discuss my habit of procrastination and whether or not I…

Recently, legislation has been making it's way through Congress regarding granting Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico statehood. And of course, congress seems to be divided along party lines. This isn't the first time these two territories have been considered for statehood, and to date it hasn't panned out. But it seems the political reasons for and against statehood have nothing to do with whether or not it would benefit the people. I know it's a popular concept, but making D.C. a state may not be the best idea. Our Founding Fathers purposely chose not to make it a state and we should probably consider that. In this episode, I discuss this and why I think politicians are for or against it. I also talk about Puerto Rico becoming a state.…

There has been a lot of discussion around the recent suspension of Sha'Carri Richardson due to a positive drug test for marijuana. Many feel that it is not a harmful substance and she shouldn't be penalized. They also argue that because it was legal in her homestate, she should not be punished for it. In this episode I discuss this situation. While it is true that marijuana was legal in her state, it still is illegal Federally. And more to the point, it is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list. Which makes her penalty unfortunate, but fair. However, maybe the discussion needs to be about taking marijuana off the WADA list. Afterall, it certainly isn't a performance enhancing drug. She won't run any faster after ingesting pot! We should…