Mother’s Day 2021 and the State of Motherhood
This Mother’s Day, I’ll be counting my blessings. During the Coronavirus pandemic, I kept my job. I was able to work from home. My employer tolerated—and even welcomed—the interruptions of my young children, whose Los
The Pandemic Has Increased Demand for Pet Perks
Spending on Pets Rose During the Pandemic The pandemic forced Americans to cut back spending on restaurants, air tickets, and movies. But one product category got a boost: spending on pet products jumped 8.3% in
Legal Marijuana Industry Job Boom
A Recent Flurry of Legislative Activity In late March, New York’s governor signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana use effective immediately. A week later, Virginia followed suit, signing a legalization bill that takes effect in
The Bright Side of Graduating in 2021
If you’re a high school or college senior in the Class of 2021, chances are the pandemic upended your last two years of school. You struggled with the isolation of online learning, the disappointment of