Here’s My Idea For A Sequel To ‘You’ve Got Mail.” But First, Let’s Back Up And Rewrite The Ending

Micheline Maynard
Nov 4 · 6 min read

In these turbulent times, we look for comfort. I often find it by re-watching You’ve Got Mail.

These days, I’m more likely to view it on my phone than on TV. This weekend, after an endless stream of impeachment stories, I decided to look at it once more.

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Micheline Maynard

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Journalist. Author. The Check blog on Forbes.com. NPR and NYT alum

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