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John Stocks's avatar

Happy Birthday to you and your daughter when she arrives. There are so many joys to parenthood and eventually being a grandparent.

beckya57's avatar

And yes, enjoy your new baby!

beckya57's avatar

Podcast was very interesting. I think there is an element in the vibecession that is being missed in all the commentary, though this is just a guess on my part, no data available. I think people’s perceptions of future unpredictability may be playing a big role. Lot of possibilities here: Covid disruptions, AI unemployment risks, rise of autocracies/oligarchies, continued inflation, perceptions of US decline, climate destabilization. I think people who may feel ok about their current economic conditions are nonetheless afraid for theirs and their children’s future prospects, and that may be a partial explanation for why the data is uncoupling.

Tom Murray's avatar

Very best birthday wishes and a hearty welcome to parenthood to you and your partner!

G. Elliott Morris's avatar

Keeping that private for now!

Dr. Sara Wolfson's avatar

Have a wonderful birthday,then to be followed up next by your first Father's Day!! Just enjoy, being a parent is full of so many emotions but it's all wonderful.

KBH's avatar

Ditto that!

Seth Hathaway's avatar

Why do statisticians like baseball? PS: Enjoy your family time.

beckya57's avatar

Baseball is full of statistics!

G. Elliott Morris's avatar

You know, I don’t really — I just try to find excuses to be outside

Connie Wiley-Butler's avatar

Elliott, just give us a one liner now and then... such as " gerrymandering can't help unfavorability...."