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10/18/2026 · Howard & Cooper Region
The Two-Second Pause That Protects Your Time
You don’t need a perfectly worded boundary or a dramatic exit. Sometimes, you just need two seconds before answering.
Shakespeare’s Secret for Writing About Time Without Saying “Time”
In Sonnet 73, Shakespeare doesn’t lecture us about aging—he gives us a fading year, a dying day, and a fire burning down to embers. The result is a small masterclass in making an invisible feeling impossible to ignore.
10/17/2026
The Baldwin Test: Face It Before You Fix It
James Baldwin’s sharpest practical insight is not about courage in the abstract. It’s about the awkward first step that makes every real change possible: seeing the thing clearly enough to stop arguing with its existence.
10/17/2026
The Tariff Circus Meets the Grocery Aisle
Washington keeps selling tariffs as a negotiating trick, while households see them as another bill. Congress also faces a funding fight, the Federal Reserve watches stubborn prices, and one quiet court battle could reshape federal power.
10/17/2026
The QR Code Has Ruined the Museum Label
I came to look at the painting, not to perform a small, humiliating ritual with my phone. Museums: please put the words on the wall again.
10/17/2026
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View allCity Council Meeting Scheduled for May 7th in La Grange
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of La Grange will hold a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 202 N. College, La Grange, MO 63448. Agenda items will include discussion and potential action on the following: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 5. Public Comments 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Department Reports 9. Mayor's Report 10. Adjournment All interested parties are welcome to attend. Posted: April 30, 2024
La Grange Board of Aldermen Approves Zoning Change, Discusses Sidewalk Project
CITY OF LA GRANGE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES March 12, 2024 The La Grange Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor John Smith presided over the meeting. ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Smith Alderman Jane Doe Alderman Robert Johnson Alderman Sarah Lee Alderman Michael Brown City Clerk Emily Davis City Attorney David Garcia APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved as presented. MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project Update: Public Works Director, Mark Wilson, provided an update on the ongoing sidewalk project. Work is on schedule, with completion expected by mid-April. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Zoning Amendment for Elm Street Property: The Board discussed a proposed zoning amendment for a property located at 123 Elm Street. After a public hearing, the amendment was approved with a vote of 4-1. 2. FY 2025 Budget Workshop Schedule: The schedule for the FY 2025 budget workshops was presented and approved. Workshops will begin on April 1st. 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation: A preliminary presentation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was given. The final plan is expected to be presented in May. PUBLIC COMMENT: Several residents addressed the Board regarding concerns about traffic calming measures on Oak Avenue. The Board acknowledged the concerns and committed to reviewing the issue. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
La Grange Kicks Off Planning for Memorial Day Parade; Community Participation Encouraged
Memorial Day Parade Planning Underway The City of La Grange is beginning the planning process for our annual Memorial Day Parade. This important event serves to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We encourage all community members, local organizations, businesses, and veterans' groups to consider participating in this year's parade. Your involvement helps make this a meaningful tribute. Further details regarding the parade date, time, route, and registration for participation will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check back regularly for updates. Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our heroes.
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