Wow. They say it isn't over til the fat lady sings. Well, can you hear her?  Yep, that's her voice in the background. So get ready. Yes, folks...this is our final episode. You'll have to listen to find out why. But it's a tough one.  So, since the show is being retired, we thought we'd explore a unique, bold way that some people are pursuing retirement. Our guests are an adventurous couple who have decided to get rid of all the baggage and bring their dream to life---and you don't have to be rich to do it. Just about anyone can do what they're about to do. Find out how. And then we close with all the farewells and thank-yous that are owed and well-deserved. It's all in the farewell episode of 'Things.'

There's a brand-new kind of technology invading our world, and it is here to stay. We keep hearing about the potentially catastrophic outcomes we might realize from AI (artificial intelligence), but what about the potential for incredibly remarkable outcomes, such as cures for diseases, or solutions to previously unsolvable problems such as homelessness? We talk with AI engineer and programmer Michael LaFave, who explains the benefits of AI and the many ways we might improve our world with AI in the right hands, rather than the wrong hands. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to better understand this strange, new technology!

In this episode, we continue our exploration of the homelessness crisis, looking at a variety of initiatives taking place---including President Biden's new, aggressive plan to reduce homelessness by 25% in 2025. Is it even possible? Our featured guest is well-respected homelessness advocate and prevention expert, Dr. Kathleen Van Voorhis, CEO of Community Investment Alliance. She'll provide her insight, expertise, and perspective on the current climate of homelessness in America. It's part two of our homelessness exploration---Finding the Road to Home, on this episode of Things.