That was my wife Sana's reaction to me telling her that Joe Biden had dropped out of the presidential race this past weekend.

I always value Sana's overtly "non-American" insights when it comes to the American political theater.

And theater is really all it is when you think about it. 

I happened to watch a YouTube of Bill Maher the other day, one of his guests being former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Ms. Gabbard  pointed out (accurately IMO) that Mr. Biden's mental acuity is of little importance; what really matters is that it's "business as usual" when it comes to the political establishment. 

That theater continues unabated regardless of who's president.

Speaking of Sana, Joe Biden is indirectly responsible for us having a life together in the U.S. He repealed Trump's travel ban his first day in office, so when we finally had her visa interview in Saigon in August 2022, that wasn't a hurdle we had to contend with.

There were plenty of other hurdles we had to contend with, but the travel ban wasn't one of them.

Now there are conspiracy theories galore re: Biden dropping out, and what role did certain figures within his party in doing so.

My attitude remains defiantly indifferent to the whole thing. 

They have their lives, I have mine. And truth be told their actions have about as much to do with my life as my actions do theirs - visa matters notwithstanding.

What I do care about is my legacy while here on this earth. I've had my son here in Minnesota for the last two weeks, and it's been a glorious time of bonding and quality time. Lots of laughing, hiking, waterfall exploring, sleepovers with cousins, things like that.

I sent a photo of him and myself to my mom the other day, and she said, "That's your legacy."

And she's right.

My influence on him while he's a child will have far-reaching consequences. 

In fact, if I live long enough, I'll be his father far longer while he's an adult than while he's a kid.

So I don't take my time with him lightly. 

Another way I will leave a legacy is through my podcasts. 

When you're called to a craft, like I believe I am to podcasting, it's more than just speaking with people and trying to make money.

Of course I want to support myself and my family with it if possible; but money is not why I do it.

I do it because I want to leave an imprint of my personna on this earth. And podcasts are one of the ways I do that. 

I've had a business called Podcast Artistry for awhile now. Podcast Artistry is my way of teaching what I know to other podcasters; or perhaps lending a hand with the technical production elements of a podcast.

I haven't mentioned it in awhile, but it's still there and we're always on the lookout for someone who wants to leave a legacy with a podcast.

If that's you, then click this link: https://podcastartistry.com 

Or if you know someone who might be interested, send it along to them!