americans are swearing more these days. researchers say it s a combination of pandemic stress and a slide toward casualness. the work at home has blurred the lines. they say that has created a storm for more swearing. i personally am not a big swearer, mike. i don t mean a goody two shoes but i reserve my swearing for serious situations. i think it is. people have had it. perhaps things are a little looser after they ve been working at home during covid. sandra: so do as you will. i have two little ones. i have to watch my mouth. very good. supply chains in anything but mind condition, you may not get your holiday candy. the candy industry has had supply chain woes and other speed bumps. now they face crippling sugar shortages since much of the sugar crop in louisiana was destroyed by hurricane ida. that is a bummer.