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10/04/2026 · Lexington County
The Two-Second Pause That Gives You Your Day Back
You do not have to answer every request the moment it lands. One small pause can turn an automatic yes into a choice you actually mean.
Shakespeare’s Secret Weather Trick in Sonnet 18
“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” is one of poetry’s most famous openings—but the sonnet’s real surprise is that Shakespeare spends the poem arguing summer is not good enough. Here’s the small, brilliant turn that makes the whole thing last.
10/04/2026
The Most Generous Thing You Can Give Someone Is Five Undivided Minutes
Simone Weil thought attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of granting another person reality. Her idea offers a sharp rebuke to the age of the half-listening phone check.
10/04/2026
The Country Runs on Deadlines, Except Congress
Washington keeps turning routine governing into a cliffhanger, while households absorb higher costs and companies wait for clearer rules. The quieter story involves the power grid, where artificial intelligence is creating a very old problem: too much demand and too little infrastructure.
10/04/2026
The Standing Ovation Has Become a Participation Trophy
Not every show needs to end with a roomful of people leaping to their feet like they’ve just witnessed the moon landing. Sometimes applause should be allowed to sit down.
10/04/2026
Red Lodge, Montana: The Road Trip That Climbs Into the Clouds
Start in a little Montana town, eat pancakes, then drive one of the most ridiculous roads in America straight into the mountains. Bring a jacket, even if it’s 80 degrees when you leave breakfast.
10/04/2026
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Meet author Sarah Vowell and discover the story behind the pages of her book, "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States," at the Virginia Peninsula Literary Consortium's Author Talk on October 29, 7 p.m. Tickets available now. Additional Info...
County Council Meeting - October 20th
County Council Meeting - Anderson County To view the Savannah River National Scenic Byway Document: 💠Click Here💠 « All Events Event Series: County Council Meeting County Council Meeting October 20th | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Anderson County Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Council meetings are held at the Anderson County Historic Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624. 6:00 PM Recognitions & Special Presentations 6:30 PM Business Meeting Join us live as we stream Anderson County Council meetings. 🔗www.youtube.com/@AndersonCountySCGov __________ Meeting Agenda: AndersonCountySC.org/County-Council in the Agenda & Minutes section (scroll to mid-page). County Council Meeting Schedule for 2026 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: October 20th Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Series: County Council Meeting Event Category: County Council Meeting Website: andersoncountysc.org/county-council Venue Historic Courthouse 101 S. Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 United States + Google Map Organizer Renee Watts Phone 864.260.1036 Email [email protected] Related Events County Council Meeting October 6th | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
County Council Meeting - October 6, 2026
County Council Meeting - Anderson County To view the Savannah River National Scenic Byway Document: 💠Click Here💠 « All Events Event Series: County Council Meeting County Council Meeting October 6th | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm The Anderson County Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Council meetings are held at the Anderson County Historic Courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624. October 6, 2026 6:00 PM Recognitions & Special Presentations 6:30 PM Business Meeting AGENDA Join us live as we stream Anderson County Council meetings. 🔗www.youtube.com/@AndersonCountySCGov __________ Meeting Agenda: AndersonCountySC.org/County-Council in the Agenda & Minutes section (scroll to mid-page). County Council Meeting Schedule for 2026 Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: October 6th Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Series: County Council Meeting Event Category: County Council Meeting Website: andersoncountysc.org/county-council Venue Historic Courthouse 101 S. Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 United States + Google Map Organizer Renee Watts Phone 864.260.1036 Email [email protected] Related Events County Council Meeting October 20th | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm County Council Meeting October 20th | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm County Council Meeting October 20th | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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