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09/14/2026 · Omak

The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit

Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.

09/13/2026

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The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last

Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” is not really about getting lost in the woods. It’s about the tiny, stubborn pause we allow ourselves before duty comes knocking again.

09/13/2026

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The Radical Skill of Paying Attention

Simone Weil believed attention was more than concentration, politeness, or productivity. She saw it as a moral act—and her advice for practicing it begins with getting something wrong.

09/13/2026

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The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due

Washington keeps selling short-term fixes for long-term problems, and voters keep paying the invoice. Tariffs, housing costs, immigration fights, and artificial intelligence all point to the same question: who absorbs the damage when leaders chase applause?

09/13/2026

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Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again

The immersive Van Gogh show has turned one of art’s most complicated painters into a giant screensaver with excellent marketing. It’s time to rescue him from the laser projector.

09/13/2026

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Pacific County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meetings Tuesdays

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pacific County is governed by a three-member Board of County Commissioners. Each Commissioner is elected from a district and serves a four-year term. The Commissioners are responsible for county policy, budget, and administration. Contact Information: Chair: John Smith Commissioner District 1: Jane Doe Commissioner District 2: Robert Johnson Phone: (555) 123-4567 Email: commissioners@co.pacific.wa.us Regular Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM in the County Courthouse. All meetings are open to the public.

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Members of the Tourism Advisory Committee are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and serve for a term of three years. Meetings are held monthly, and the public is welcome to attend.

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The Board of County Commissioners holds regular meetings to conduct county business. The schedule below outlines upcoming meetings. Agendas and minutes will be posted as they become available. Please check back frequently for updates. **Upcoming Meetings:** * **Date:** Monday, April 15, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, April 22, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, April 29, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 6, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 13, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 20, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, May 27, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted. * **Date:** Monday, June 3, 2024 **Time:** 9:00 AM **Location:** Commissioner's Chambers **Topic:** Regular Board Meeting - Agenda to be posted.

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