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The scarlet letter of this pandemic is the mask. It's inconvenient, it's annoying, and it reminds us that we're in the middle of a pandemic.

We view our masks not only as a form of protection, but as a statement that we believe in science.

And I think on both sides, it's ended up going beyond where the science should allow it to go.

Doesn't the air just smell so much sweeter without our masks?

Doesn't it feel brighter without the shadow of the virus, darkening our every thought.

We will rebuild our economy, reclaim our lives, and get back to normal.

We'll laugh again. We'll know joy again, and we'll smile again.

You know, and now, see one another smile. Look at the smiles from other people's faces.

Better days are ahead.

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So I'm still a little sick, so apologies in advance for my voice. But I'm really excited about today.

This is the first ever episode with Abby and Jules on together.

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