Hi guys it's Monica I just got back from Texas where I popped into Childerberg and had a great time it was it lived up to its name it was mega chill and I got to meet some of my favorite podcasters and

libertarians, listeners who I knew only from interacting on screens who were even

better in person, hard to believe.

I really hope that if you went to see me

or you're a listener of the show

that I got to spend a few minutes chatting with you,

I just felt like I was at home, sat around, talked to anybody who was in the vicinity,

but hopefully I didn't miss anybody.

And it was just a really great time.

It was my first children work, so forgive me

if I was a little overwhelmed. I'm not I'm not used to chilling that hard

But it was really a great weekend that's I had a great weekend, but binkley did not have a great weekend. I'm very sorry to say

that he lost his mother over Memorial Day. It was unexpected and really a great loss for Brad and his family.

She, I mean if you've heard us talk about on the show, you probably have some hint at this, but she became very seriously handicapped some years back.

And Brad, his brothers, his sister, his father,

many nurses and professionals, friends,

other family worked hard to keep her healthy and comfortable, which they did

amazingly well.

And because of their efforts and hers as well and her tremendous strength and love I think that they were even

closer than you might expect so we're sending Brad and his family love and

prayers and wishes of peace in their grief.

And in order to give Brad the time he needs with his family,

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