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Coffee, light and sweet. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Bill Murphy Jr.

Jun 30

If you saw Hamilton and loved the soundtrack, I'll bet I just sparked a song in your head. If not, no worries. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Bill Murphy Jr.

Jun 29

There's so much going on right now that I wonder: What do you think we're missing? Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Bill Murphy Jr.

Jul 1

Loneliness vs being alone, and solitude. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Bill Murphy Jr.

Jun 28

30 years since the Dream Team. I swear this was already on my writing calendar. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 27

What will it be like to be an airline passenger this summer? Let me know. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 24

Not so good for the mice, but a step forward for science. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 23

I swear, your kids and grandkids did not pay me to write this newsletter today. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 22

Folks, I had a great talk recently with a writer in Iowa named Emery Styron, who was the editor and publisher of the local Mt. Pleasant News for 11…

Jun 21

There's hope for the least cool of us after all. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 20

It's time we talked about the economy, with the emphasis on the word, 'we.' Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 17

We live longer, but there's a catch, but there's no need to be ungrateful for it. Also, 7 other things worth knowing today.

Jun 16

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