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05/24/2026 · Philomath
The Affirmation You're Probably Getting Wrong (And Why It Matters)
Most people repeat affirmations like they're trying to convince a lawyer. Here's what actually works—and it has nothing to do with fake positivity.
Why Dickinson's Dashes Changed Everything (And Why They Still Matter for Your Writing)
Emily Dickinson didn't follow the punctuation rules of her era—and that radical choice invented a completely new way to make language breathe on the page.
05/24/2026
The Art of Strategic Forgetting: Why Some Quotes Haunt You and Others Vanish
Not every memorable line should stick around. The best quotes aren't the ones you remember—they're the ones that change how you think and then disappear into your bones.
05/24/2026
The Fed Just Signaled a Recession Nobody Wants to Say Out Loud
Jerome Powell dropped the inflation fight harder than a portfolio manager in August 2022, and Wall Street is pretending this is good news while doing the math on what it actually means for your job.
05/24/2026
Stop Pretending the Divorce Gallery Walk is Real Art
Instagram has convinced millions that standing alone in a white room looking contemplative counts as a cultural experience. It's time we admit what we're actually doing here.
05/24/2026
Lawn Violations, Literal Fortresses, and One Man's War With Geometry
An HOA president discovered a neighbor had built a defensive structure in his yard. The homeowner's response was not to take it down.
05/24/2026
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Historic Review Board - October. 8, 2026 10/8/2026 7:00 pm Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Join via Zoom Webinar ID: 880 1144 9482 Phone: 971-247-1195 Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact Darcy Renhard at [email protected] or 503-742-4545 (48-hour notice needed). Agenda CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT This is an opportunity for attendees to provide comment to an item that is not on the agenda. PROJECT PRESENTATION Z0155-26: Application to apply the Historic Landmark designation to the historic Carus School House now located at 22575 S HWY 213, OREGON CITY, OR 97045. Staff contact: Joy Fields; [email protected]; 503-742-4510 OTHER BUSINESS CLG Workshop in Cottage Grove November 13, 2026 Cottage Grove Armory 628 E Washington Ave UPCOMING REVIEWS ADJOURN
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Veterans Services Announcement: Our offices will be closed on the following: Hermiston: The entire week of August 10th, 2026 See you at the Fair! Milton-Freewater: Wednesday August 12th, 2026 Who We Are As Veteran Service Officers (VSOs), We understand our Veterans' unique issues when navigating through the VA filing process, and we are here to help. Our role is to assist our Veterans and their eligible dependents in filing claims to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits like service-connected compensation, health care, home loan, insurance, non-service-connected pension, vocational rehabilitation, and employment, and burial and memorial benefits for which they may be eligible. Veterans Property Tax Exemption Veterans rated by the VA with a disability of 40% or more, and unmarried surviving spouses, and active duty service members may be eligible to receive a Property Tax Exemption.If you have any questions or need help with this form, call 541-278-6363. Disabled Veteran or Surviving Spouse Informational SheetApplication of Disabled Veteran or Surviving SpouseApplication of Active Duty Military Service Members Show larger version Show larger version Additional Resources Not sure which compensation benefits you're eligible for?National Veterans Legal Services Program Questionnaire Oregon Department of Veterans AffairsU.S Department of Veterans AffairsOregon’s Veteran Dental ProgramVeterans Mental Health SupportLGBTQ+ Veterans Contact Us Justin Kelley - Assistant VSOs unshine Mason - VSO Lola Lopez - VSO Supervisor Phone:541-278-6363 Fax:541-278-5484 Email:[email protected] Office Hours and Locations
Let’s Go Birding “Coffenbury Lake Bird Walk”
Let’s Go Birding “Coffenbury Lake Bird Walk” Fort Stevens State Park Meet at Soutth Coffenbury Lake The walk will be around Coffenbury Lake, looking for resident water and forest birds of the area. Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM Begins Oct 16, 2026 10:30 AM Ends
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