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09/25/2026 · Miami-Dade County

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The Power of Not Answering Right Away

A boundary does not always sound like “no.” Sometimes it sounds like, “Let me check and get back to you,” especially when your mouth is sprinting ahead of your actual capacity.

09/25/2026

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Poem of the Day

Why Shakespeare’s “Summer’s Day” Never Gets Old

Shakespeare begins with a familiar compliment, then quietly pulls the poem away from weather and into permanence. The trick is not saying someone is beautiful—it’s showing what beauty can survive.

09/25/2026

Quote of the Day

Attention Is a Form of Generosity

Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration: it was an ethical act, a way of admitting that another person or idea exists beyond the borders of the self. That makes this small, severe sentence surprisingly useful for an ordinary day.

09/25/2026

The National Ear

The Bills Come Due, Whether Congress Likes It or Not

Washington is fighting over tariffs, taxes, housing, and artificial intelligence while households keep paying for every experiment. The quiet story sits in the budget machinery, where a few procedural choices could reshape millions of lives.

09/25/2026

The Curator

The Immersive Art Boom Needs to Stop Making Us Stand in a Giant Projection

I love being surrounded by color. I do not love paying museum prices to watch Van Gogh’s stars wobble across a warehouse floor while a piano softly apologizes. Immersive exhibitions can be wonderful—but only when they remember the art is not wallpaper.

09/25/2026

The Weekend Escape

Hico, Texas: Pie, Back Roads, and a Surprisingly Good Dinosaur Problem

Hico is the kind of Texas town you pass once and then spend years wondering why you didn’t stop. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak at the Koffee Kup, and leave room for a slice of pie because self-control is not a road-trip virtue.

09/25/2026

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30th Annual Diamonds & Denim

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Referendum Renewal Town Hall Meeting

The Miami-Dade County School Board is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the renewal of the 2023 Referendum. This critical funding measure is up for renewal by voters in November 2024. The referendum provides vital funding for increased salaries for teachers and operational staff. Please join us to learn more about the referendum and its impact on our students, teachers, and schools. We look forward to seeing you there!

MBA TOUR

MBA TOUR Join us on October 16th @ 9am for our school tour with Principal Gomez. Please sign up in the link below for attendance! https://forms.gle/eScVvA3WwTjF5eWPA

Holiday Craft Day -- Dia de los Muertos: Memories, Marigolds, & Monarchs

Holiday Craft Day -- Dia de los Muertos: Memories, Marigolds, & Monarchs • City of Ormond Beach Join us for our October Holiday Craft Day on Saturday, October 24th! Registration is required. Call to sign up 386-610-0615 Choose from the morning (10-11am) session or afternoon (2-3pm) session. Developed for ages 6-12 years. Festive attire encouraged!

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