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10/12/2026 · Dexter
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.
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 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.
10/08/2026
The Studio Is the First Hollywood Show in Years That Deserves to Be This Vain
Apple TV+’s <em>The Studio</em> understands that Hollywood is both a glamorous dream factory and a group project nobody wants to be in. It is sharp, silly, and occasionally so pleased with itself that you can hear the sunglasses applauding.
10/06/2026
The Vertical Soap Opera Is Coming for Your Lunch Break
Tiny-screen dramas are turning melodrama into fast food: millionaires, amnesia, secret babies, and one very furious wedding per episode. The strange part is that they may be better at understanding our attention spans than prestige television is.
10/06/2026
Van Gogh Deserves Better Than Being Turned Into a Screensaver
The immersive art boom promised wonder and delivered a giant moving wallpaper. Here’s why projecting famous paintings onto warehouse walls is not automatically a bad idea—just usually a lazy one.
10/06/2026
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Get ready for stories, songs, and crafts! The La Grange Public Library is delighted to announce its Spring Story Time schedule. Sessions will be held every Wednesday at 10:00 AM, beginning April 17th, through May 15th, in the children's section. This program is free and open to all children aged 3-5 and their caregivers. Come join the fun and help your child discover the joy of reading!
La Grange City Commission to Meet April 23rd; Public Invited
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of La Grange, Missouri, will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda will include departmental reports, budget discussions, and consideration of new business. Public comment is welcomed.
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The City of La Grange City Council will hold its regular scheduled meetings on the following dates. These meetings are open to the public. Agendas for each meeting will be posted on the City website at least 24 hours in advance. Please check the website for specific times and any changes. Upcoming Meeting Dates: - August 15, 2024 - September 19, 2024 - October 17, 2024
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