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Hi everyone, I hope most of you are planning a summer break to recharge your batteries, as I will be recharging mine in August 🌞  In this last newsletter before my summer break, I’d like to write about a subject that links feminism and economics: the two-income trap. Nearly twenty years ago, long before she became a senator (and an unsuccessful presidential contender in 2020), Elizabeth Warren wrote a book with that title with her daughter Amelia Warren Tyagi.

If you’re a first-time visitor, welcome! To receive The Weekly Dirt in your inbox every week… Hi, guys, I’ve really gotten into birds these past few years. Cooped up at home during lockdown—and still writing from home—I’ve been spending more time than ever in the yard, noticing even more about the wildlife that visits than ever before. One… ncG1vNJzZmiilajAqq%2FAnZimoZGjvG%2B%2F1JuqrZmToHuku8xop2irmKTCrbCMsJxmnpWasW6%2F0K6gq6qVocA%3D

Should I hire a Chief of Staff or COO? This question comes up for founders when they need to hire someone strategic on the leadership team but are confounded by a couple of things: Not knowing what a Chief of Staff is (or does) Not fully grasping the operational depth a COO brings An inability to identify which role will bridge the existing leadership gaps more effectively Determining whether the company size justifies the inclusion of either role

“What’s your take on praying for patience? I had someone in one of my classes say we shouldn’t pray for patience, because God would heap trials upon us.” This was a question someone asked me recently. It’s an interesting question; hopefully, we will benefit from studying it together. Whether we pray for patience or not, persecution and trials will come upon those who follow Jesus and live godly lives. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Arguably one of the most important crops we grow and eat worldwide, tomatoes hold a special position in many cultures and my heart. Today, there are at least 10,000 varieties of tomatoes in all sorts of colors, shapes, and sizes. Today, we will get into a healthy dose of tomato science because I think it is one of the most fascinating vegetables/fruit from an evolutionary standpoint. Much of what you read today inspired me to write my upcoming cookbook, Veg-Table.

Trey Anastasio & Classic TAB began a three-night stand at Brooklyn Steel last night, coming out of the gate with a serious sense of purpose and a commitment to some excellent jamming. It could not have been more different from the more mid-tempo grooves that were highlighted in Toronto on Saturday, instead containing some elusive Type II TAB improv among the many standout moments. The night began with “The Moma Dance,” bassist Dezron Douglas’ punchy tone immediately shaking the room as we dove into the deep groove.

Reader Note: Today is a free email available to everyone. If you would like to receive these letters each morning, please subscribe to become a paying member of The Pomp Letter by clicking here. To investors, Everyone saw inflation spike in 2021 and 2022. You could feel it in the economy. Goods and services got more expensive. A single meal at a restaurant would shock you. Filling up your car at the gas pump became a horror show.

A Twitter fight attracted The Middlebrow’s eye this morning. Actor Wil Wheaton complained about comedian Dave Chappelle, calling for him to be excluded from a forthcoming Netflix comedy special. That The Middlebrow is unabashedly Team Chappelle on this one doesn’t really matter. The point of interest here is the Star Trek: The Next Generation Character Wesley Crusher, portrayed by a teenage Wheaton during the show’s run between 1987-1994. Crusher was the Jar Jar Binks of the Star Trek universe — just loathsome.

Guatemala is an amaranth strongholds, though it has not happened without effort. As I mentioned last week, long after the Spanish tried to eradicate the plant during Conquest, Maya K’iche people buried jars of amaranth seeds during the 1960-1996 civil war as state forces targeted their way of life. It’s because of them and courageous people like them, the plant is still around for us today to wax poetic about.