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10/11/2026 · Gladstone
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
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Public Health Advisory Council - Oct. 12, 2026
Public Health Advisory Council - Oct. 12, 2026 10/12/2026 5:30 pm Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Public Services Building - Room 369, 2051 Kaen Rd, Oregon City Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact Marc Czornij at mczornij@clackamas.us (48-hour notice needed). Agenda Call to Order Objective: Welcome PHAC members & visitors Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Knox Time: 5:30 – 5:32 p.m. (2 minutes) Introductions & acknowledge group agreements Objective: Members & guests are better acquainted Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Smith (All participate) Time: 5:32 – 5:42 p.m. (10 minutes) Public Input Objective: Create space for members of the public to share input Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Knox Time: 5:42 – 5:48 p.m. (3 minutes per individual/6 minutes total) Agenda approval Objective: Confirm the agenda Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Co-Chair Knox Time: 5:48– 5:50 p.m. (2 minutes) Minutes of April 13, 2026 and August 10, 2026 Objective: Review & approve minutes from previous PHAC meetings Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Co-Chair Smith Time: 5:50 – 5:53 p.m. (3 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Introduction and Overview Objective: Familiarize group with deliberation proceedings Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Kim La Croix; Kevin Dirksen, Providence Center for Health Care Ethics Time: 5:53 – 6:00 p.m. (7 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Case Study Objective: Provide background & context for facilitated discussion Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Marc Czornij Time: 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. (15 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Facilitated Discussion Objective: Discuss potential courses of action for CCPHD Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Kevin Dirksen Time: 6:15 – 7:05 p.m. (50 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Final Recommendations & Next Steps Objective: Make final recommendations and discuss next steps Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Kevin Dirksen; Co-Chair Knox Time: 7:05 – 7:25 p.m. (20 minutes) Call for new business & announcements Objective: New topics brought forward by members & group announcements Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Smith Time: 7:25 – 7:29 p.m. (4 minutes) Wrap-up and Adjournment Objective: Close meeting Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Co-Chair Smith Time: 7:29 – 7:30 p.m. (1 minutes) Future Meetings: December 14, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. TBD Virtual
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