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10/02/2026 · Bristow
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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Gaming @ the Library DROP-IN EVENT FOR ALL AGES Come play video games and board games with us! Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Watonga Public Library Join us for an afternoon of fun and games at the Watonga Public Library! This is a drop-in event, so feel free to come and go as you please. We will have a variety of video games and board games available for all ages to enjoy. It's a great opportunity to socialize, meet new people, and have a blast. We look forward to seeing you there!
Blaine County Seeks Bids for Essential Road Maintenance Services
REQUEST FOR BIDS Blaine County is soliciting sealed bids for professional road maintenance and repair services. Services will include, but are not limited to, pothole patching, crack sealing, asphalt overlay, grading, and other related road work. Bidders must possess all necessary licenses, permits, and insurance. Detailed specifications, scope of work, and bid forms are available for download on the Blaine County website at www.blaine.okcounties.org/bids. Sealed bids will be received at the Blaine County Clerk's Office, 201 N. Main Street, Watonga, Oklahoma, until 2:00 PM on Friday, May 24, 2024. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Blaine County reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bidding process. For further information, please contact the Blaine County Engineer's Office at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].
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County of Blaine Meetings This page is your central resource for all meeting-related information for the County of Blaine. We are committed to transparency and public access to governmental proceedings. Here you will find information on various meetings, including: * County Commission Meetings * Public Hearings * Board Meetings Please check back regularly for updates on meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please contact the County Clerk's office.
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