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10/15/2026 · Alma
The Quiet Power of What You Let In
William James had a wonderfully blunt theory of attention: your life is not shaped merely by what happens, but by what you consent to notice. That idea can change the way you spend the next hour.
Your $18,000 “Down Payment” Is Actually Three Different Jobs
A reader has savings, credit-card debt, retirement FOMO, and a dream of buying a home soon. The uncomfortable answer: that money cannot do everything at once.
10/08/2026
The Budget Is Not Broken—Your Plan Is Too Polite
Three readers confront the money problems we all pretend will solve themselves. Spoiler: your credit card, emergency fund, and retirement account are not impressed by good intentions.
10/08/2026
My Parents Let Me Move Back In. Now I’m Their Roommate, Maid, and Emergency Fund.
Moving home as an adult can be a smart financial decision. It can also turn into a 29-year-old paying for groceries while being scolded about laundry. Here’s how to stop “temporary” from becoming everybody’s least favorite permanent arrangement.
10/06/2026
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Annual Peanut Festival right around the corner!
START YOUR COUNTDOWN, AUBREY! The 40th Annual Aubrey Peanut Festival is almost here, and we’re getting ready to go nuts! Join us on October 3rd starting at 8:30AM for one of Aubrey’s favorite local traditions, the peanut festival parade - that starts at 10AM -for a day full of FREE family fun! Here’s what you can look forward to here in Historic Downtown Aubrey: • 🐴 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides • 🎶 Live Music • 📸 Photo Opportunities • 🎪 Kid Zones with Bounce Houses & More • 🥜 Peanut Spitting Contest • 📷 Photography Contest • 🍰 Cake Walk • And so much more! Plus, we’re expecting 200+ unique vendors and numerous food trucks throughout the festival, so there will be plenty to see, shop, eat, and enjoy! Mark your calendars, invite your neighbors, and get ready for an AWESOME day in Aubrey! More information can be found here --> 40th Annual Peanut Festival - October 3, 2026 | Aubrey, TX #CityofAubrey #AubreyPeanutFestival
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