there used to be a time when we marked the stages of life, of growing up, of leaving infantlism behind and gaining adult responsibilities by changing the way we dress and present ourselves. not anymore. >> it is an interesting commentary you make. as the parent of two children, i personally believe if you're lucky enough to be a parent, there is no more important job that you will ever do than rising those two or more kids. the book is "american happiness and discontents". george will, it is extraordinary as i look through it. in two or three pages these various vignettes that you share, there's a lot to be learned and i wish you much success with the book. thank you for your time with me. >> glad to be with you. as the u.s. hits a new sobering milestone in the battle against covid, there's rising alarm in a state with one of the highest rates of infection and lowest vaccination rates.