Past Issues

On this day in 1853, Vincent van Gogh arrived Earthside - misunderstood but absolutely magnificent. The stars have been a little extra swirly ever since.

On this day in 1775, Patrick Henry drummed up a revolution by debuting history’s most dramatic ultimatum: Give me liberty, or give me death!

On this day in 1827, Freedom’s Journal launched as the first Black-owned newspaper in the U.S, and quickly expanded beyond. When you own the mic, the reach is infinite.

On this day in 1959, Barbie arrived on the scene with a suitcase full of alter egos, reminding us that trying on new lives is half the fun. Let's begin.

On this day in 1972, the Pioneer 10 launched toward Jupiter.... and just kept going. A small metal messenger is still out there exploring, sporting explicit directions on where to find us.

On this day in 1940, Disney released Pinocchio - launching a lifetime of trust issues and moral lessons we mostly ignored. Let's begin.

On this day in 1923, Howard Carter opened the sealed doorway to Tutankhamun’s tomb and "unboxing videos" have been peak entertainment since. Let's begin.

On this day in 1969, the Boeing 747 made its first commercial flight, redefining how far “far away” could really be. And just like that, the world shrank.

On this day in 1887, a groundhog in Pennsylvania was given the job of forecasting the weather and has been at it ever since. Happy Groundhog Day! Humans, always looking for signs in small places.

On this day in 1972, flight attendant Vesna Vulovic survived a 33,330-foot fall without a parachute after her plane exploded. It's giving ultimate not today energy - let's bring that into this week.

On this day in 1915, someone looked at the dark and thought, what if it glowed? Neon lights were patented, and cities got a little softer around the edges.

On this very day in 1896, X-rays were publicly demonstrated for the first time. A bold day for curiosity and mild existential discomfort. Lets begin.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! My week has been sponsored by cold medicine and canceled plans. If your plans have also been replaced by tea and vague intentions, welcome.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! If you’re easing into the new year without a vision board or a personality overhaul, you’re in good company. The best is yet to come.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! We’ve entered that strange pocket of the year where everything is technically festive, the weather is decidedly hostile, but there's an undeniable magic in the air. Lets begin.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! December has entered its “too many emails, not enough daylight” era. This is a small collection of things I found to help counteract that.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! All aboard as we romanticize the small things, roll our eyes at the big things, and make a good story in between.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! Let’s ignore our responsibilities together for a few precious moments before the Christmas panic hits.

Hello Muselings, we meet again! This week's newsletter in powered by the sheer will of my refusal to accept that fall is almost over. Let's begin.

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