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06/14/2026 · Berlin

Stop Waiting for Motivation to Feel Like Something

Motivation isn't a feeling that arrives and tells you what to do. It's a decision you make when you're tired, skeptical, and honestly kind of annoyed.

06/13/2026

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Why Poets Keep Stealing from Other Poets—and Why That's the Whole Point

Literary theft isn't plagiarism; it's how poets have always learned their craft. Here's what happens when you read closely enough to steal well.

06/13/2026

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The Tyranny of the Unfinished Book (And Why Completing Bad Ones Matters)

We've been told to "abandon books that don't serve you," but there's a case to be made for finishing the mediocre ones—and it has everything to do with how we think.

06/13/2026

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The Fed Just Signaled a Recession Nobody's Watching

Jerome Powell dropped breadcrumbs yesterday that markets completely missed. The rate cuts aren't coming to rescue your portfolio — they're coming because the economy's already breaking.

06/13/2026

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My Wife Won't Stop Talking About My Ex—and Now I Can't Stop Thinking About Her

A reader's wife has turned his past relationship into dinner table conversation, and he's wondering if she's sabotaging their marriage or just trying to understand him.

06/13/2026

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Sullivan County Library Invites Kids to Story Time

Join us at the Sullivan County Library for a delightful Children's Story Time! We will be reading engaging stories and participating in fun, interactive activities designed for young readers. This event is free and open to all children in the community.

Sullivan County Commissioners to Meet April 17th

Sullivan County Commissioners Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Sullivan County Courthouse Agenda items will include budget reviews, public hearings, and ongoing county projects. Residents are welcome to observe the proceedings.

Sullivan County Board of Supervisors to Meet June 19th

Sullivan County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Date: June 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Sullivan County Courthouse, Room 101 Agenda: To be announced Public Comment period will be available.