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10/02/2026 · Berlin
Don’t Let Your Phone Choose Your First Thought
The first few minutes of your morning can quietly set the direction of your attention. Try this small, slightly rebellious habit before the notifications start making decisions for you.
The Tiny Word That Makes Blake’s “The Sick Rose” So Terrifying
William Blake’s eight-line poem turns a rose, a worm, and one “dark secret love” into a complete horror story. Read it once for the plot; read it again for the grammar doing the damage.
10/02/2026
Your Attention Is Not a Security Deposit
William James had a deceptively radical idea: experience is built from whatever we permit into the room. His 1890 observation explains why a five-minute glance at a notification can somehow eat an afternoon.
10/02/2026
A Good News Digest Needs Today’s News
I can write the sharp, opinionated national roundup you want, but I cannot verify live headlines from this chat. Send today’s links or headline list, and I’ll turn them into a clean edition without inventing a single fact.
10/02/2026
The Giant Van Gogh Screensaver Has to Go
The “immersive art experience” has turned masterpieces into a theme-park ride with better lighting. I am begging museums to let paintings be paintings again.
10/02/2026
Cuba, Missouri: The Route 66 Stop With Better Murals Than You’d Expect
Put Cuba, Missouri, on your next road-trip map when you want old highway atmosphere without the crowds or the souvenir-shop overload. Park downtown, eat something smoky, and spend an hour wondering why this little town has so many enormous murals.
10/02/2026
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View allSullivan 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.
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