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\nI’ve used Glyphs for type design since 2011. Love the new features coming with Glyphs 4 in July. Such a great application and it keeps getting better.
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\nWe have accidentally found ourselves in the middle of a Brazil vs Morocco watch party in Charleston, SC. I’m not a soccer fan, but damn, this is incredible.
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\nLacrosse tournament for Ryan in Rock Hill this weekend. Some great saves today.
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