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10/10/2026 · Forrest City
The Tiny “When–Then” Plan That Makes Follow-Through Easier
Motivation is unreliable, especially before coffee. A simple when–then plan lets you decide in advance what you’ll do when the usual distraction shows up.
The Fly That Ruins the Grand Finale
Emily Dickinson’s “I heard a Fly buzz—when I died—” does something gloriously rude: it replaces the solemn mystery of death with an insect. That tiny interruption is the poem’s whole power—and a useful lesson in how to write about enormous things.
10/10/2026
The Most Radical Form of Generosity Is Paying Attention
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was a moral act. Her strange, bracing idea can change how you read, listen, and even struggle with a problem today.
10/10/2026
The Country Has Two Clocks, and Washington Keeps Watching the Wrong One
Prices, immigration, artificial intelligence, and campaign politics are colliding in the same news cycle. The public wants receipts, while Washington keeps offering talking points.
10/10/2026
The Group Chat, the Ex, and Other Ways We Avoid the Actual Conversation
Three readers are stuck in familiar relationship mud: resentment over chores, a partner who still talks to an ex, and a marriage that feels more like a payroll department. The fix is not “communicate better” and it definitely isn’t buying throw pillows.
10/10/2026
<em>The Studio</em> Is Hollywood’s Funniest Nervous Breakdown
Hollywood has finally made a comedy about Hollywood that understands the industry’s true religion: panic. Plus, four picks for your weekend and one expensive-looking thing you can safely ignore.
10/10/2026
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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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