Welcome back to my favorite time of the week, a time I get to share with you. I'm so glad you're

joining us on coffee and cases, whether you're returning or new. Welcome. If you've been with us

over the past several weeks, you know that our show's much different now than it was at the beginning.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, Allison and I have not been able to record

together for quite some time.

We hate it. And I honestly didn't think that our society would change so drastically.

I thought life would be back to normal by now, but here we are, still adjusting and still caught

in a surreal time. So while we're being asked to keep our distance from others to stay inside when possible and to not gather in large groups, we ask that you bear with us as our podcast has changed just a little bit and keep your fingers crossed that we're able to record together again soon. I don't know about the weather where you are, but it's supposed to be raining where I live today. Regardless, I'm going to try to make the best of it.

I may read on my porch, that's screened in, of course, for a bit, or maybe cook an overly

indulgent dinner.

Do something for yourself today.

As our normal world seems to slip further and further away, don't let yourself be caught up

and the anxiety it brings.

Go outside, bake some

cookies, read a book, paint a picture. My challenge for you today is to do something just for

yourself. Thank you for bearing with us and for understanding. We care about you. Stay together,

united in human spirit, even if not physically.

Stay safe.

Now, on to this week's episode.

I went back and forth on this week's topic quite a bit.

I'm currently researching a listener's suggestion from Daniel, so whoop-whoop, shout out Daniel.

And I tried desperately to get it finished, but I could tell I was rushing it.

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