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10/06/2026 · Philomath
The Three-Second Space Between a Request and Your Yes
You don’t need to become a boundary-enforcing robot. Start with one small habit: stop answering requests on reflex.
The Question That Keeps Blake’s Tiger Burning
William Blake’s “The Tyger” is famous for its fierce animal, but its real subject is a question that refuses to behave. Read it once for the music; read it again for the unsettling thought hiding underneath.
10/06/2026
The Generosity of Paying Attention
Simone Weil’s most useful definition of generosity has nothing to do with money. It begins with the difficult, almost radical act of giving another person your undivided attention.
10/06/2026
The National Ear: Washington Keeps Testing the Price of Power
Four national fights are colliding: presidential power, stubborn prices, immigration, and artificial intelligence. The most important story may involve a court ruling that will change how federal agencies write rules long after the election noise fades.
10/06/2026
The Relationship Problems You Keep Calling “Small”
Three readers ask about the supposedly minor habits that are quietly turning their relationships into group projects, accounting disputes, and emotional escape rooms. The hard truth: small problems become big when nobody is willing to name them.
10/06/2026
The Studio Is the First Hollywood Show in Years That Deserves to Be This Vain
Apple TV+’s <em>The Studio</em> understands that Hollywood is both a glamorous dream factory and a group project nobody wants to be in. It is sharp, silly, and occasionally so pleased with itself that you can hear the sunglasses applauding.
10/06/2026
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Good Life/Good Death Café (18+) – Oak Lodge Library Start Date 10/06/2026 01:00 PM End Date 10/06/2026 02:30 PM Oak Lodge Library, 3783 SE Concord Rd., Oak Lodge OR 97267 The Good Death/Good Life Cafe is a free, welcoming gathering for adults to openly discuss aging, caregiving, and end-of-life planning. During this 90-minute Café, we’ll explore practical and emotional topics in a compassionate, supportive space. Share, listen, or simply observe. This is not a therapy group, but a respectful place to learn, reflect, and connect. Our goal is for you to leave feeling less alone, more informed, and more at peace. No registration required.
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