As the pollen count soars and my heartstrings tug, I unveil the layers of my life in a story of unrequited love and the perennial fight against allergies. There's a glimpse into my battle behind closed doors, setting emotional boundaries, and the little things that keep me sneezing. But it's not all sniffles and sighs; I shake things up with a homemade "Tiger Woods" cocktail and a nod to the pride of Tougaloo College.

Our Colombian getaway paints a picture of sun-kissed skin and the rich tapestry of Palenque's history, yet not without its share of slip-ups—like that one time sunscreen was no match for a child's ambitious use of baby oil. Al and I share a tender, humorous moment with our surrogate, an encounter made unforgettable with the help of Google Translate. Back home, my musings on films and the latest tunes from Beyoncé stir up thoughts on how these cultural pieces mirror and shape our world. The tragic events on a Baltimore bridge serve as a sobering reminder of society's quick-fire judgments and the need for level-headed discourse.

As we wrap up this season, I'm filled with gratitude for the community we've built, and I'm already counting down the weeks until we reconvene. There's a promise of pop-ups during our brief parting, ensuring the conversation—our lifeline—remains unbroken. It's been a ride of laughter, reflection, and the shared moments that only our little corner of the podcast universe can hold. So as I sign off, remember that our story is just on pause, and the next chapter promises to be filled with even more adventures, musings, and, of course, you.

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